Pay In Instalments
This is exactly the same course as the pay-in-full option, with the same materials, the same support, and the same BCS assessment included. The only difference is how you pay. Instead of paying the full price up front, you spread the cost over equal monthly instalments. You pay the first instalment when you place your order, and we invoice you for the rest month by month, each with a payment link. Course materials are released in stages as each payment is made, so you can start straight away and keep moving through the course as you pay. The payment schedule and the materials released at each stage are set out in the terms below.
Course Fee
We include a £45+VAT admin fee if you choose to pay for this course in instalments. If you’d rather pay in full, you can purchase the E-Learning BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection course here.
Pay In Instalments Terms
1. What you are buying
The instalment option gives you the full BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (online, on demand). The course content, hard copy materials, BCS registration and BCS assessment are the same as the pay-in-full option. The only difference is that payment is spread over three months and materials are released in stages.
2. Payment schedule
The total price is £795 excluding VAT, payable in three equal instalments of £265 excluding VAT.
- Instalment 1 is paid at the point you order the course.
- Instalments 2 and 3 are payable monthly thereafter.
All invoices will be issued on receipt of the order, although they will be due monthly after the order was placed. Each invoice will be due on the date shown on the invoice.
3. What is released at each stage
On payment of instalment 1: we set you up on our learning management system with access to the introduction and modules 1 and 2.
On payment of instalment 2: we issue your hard copy materials and provide access to modules 3 and 4.
On payment of instalment 3: we provide access to modules 5, 6 and 7, and arrange your BCS assessment.
4. Access period
You have access to the course materials for one year from the date you place your order. This period is not extended by the instalment schedule, so we recommend keeping payments on track to give yourself the full year of study time.
5. If a payment is missed
If an instalment is not paid, no further course materials will be released until payments have recommenced. You will not lose access to anything you have already paid for although please note that instalment payments give you access for the year pro rata, ie for each payment you make, you’ll be given access to the LMS and client portal for 4 months. Once the outstanding payment is made, the next stage of materials will be released as normal. If your payment is not received 3 months after it becomes due, your accounts will be suspended. If the payment is not received for a month after they’ve been suspended, your account will be deleted, and you will need to order a new package to continue.
6. BCS registration and assessment
Your BCS assessment is arranged after the third and final instalment has been paid. You will not be able to sit the BCS assessment until all three instalments have been received.
7. General
The instalment option is only available through this page. If you order the course at the full price, the instalment terms do not apply.
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Course Content
Modules 1 & 2
Module 1: Covers the context of data protection, the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the role of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
Module 2: Covers the definitions, special categories of personal data and criminal offence data and introduces to data protection principles such as accountability.
Modules 3 & 4
Module 3 looks at the lawfulness or processing and conditions for processing special categories of personal data. Additionally, we look at consent and conditions of same, as well as transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations.
Module 4 looks at governance and accountability considering data protection impact assessments, records of processing activities, data protection by design and by default, security and the role of the data protection officer.
Modules 5 & 6
Module 6 takes a look at breach reporting, sanctions, liabilities and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
Revision and Exam
Exams are held online virtually by the BCS.
