Tkm Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance

An advanced level data protection course suitable for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge of data protection and gain a recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.

Tkm Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance

An advanced level data protection course suitable for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge of data protection and gain a recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.

COURSE DELIVERY

Online Live Attended

COURSE LEVEL

Advanced

COURSE LENGTH

Five days online delivery

PRICE PER PERSON

£2,150.00 excl VAT

Tkm Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance

Course Overview

  • Safeguard your brand by improving the competence and confidence of your staff.
  • Multiple staff members can be booked for a specific date or a date can be arranged to suit your schedule.
  • Upskilling your whole team? Save the budget with our corporate rates for 5+ team members.

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  • Quality-assured training to get you feeling confident and competent while boosting your value.
  • Get instant access to course content and materials from anywhere and on any device.
  • Prove your skills development with CPD certificates available.

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  • This course can be delivered in-house and can be customised to suit your organisation’s needs.
  • Get training in all information governance disciplines.
  • We offer corporate training options for delivering a full information governance training programme for your team. 

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Course Includes 

Five days online delivery (see available dates below), all course materials available in hardcopy, 1-2-1 revision session. There is a choice of assessment: A short and long answer examination which is usually completed 3 - 5 weeks after course completion under controlled conditions OR a submission of a portfolio of evidence, which can be based on your own organisation's policies and procedures, together with a viva, which should be completed within a year of completing the course.

Prerequisites

None

Certification Award

SCQF Level 8 Managing Data Protection

Course Description

This course has been designed for those who wish to gain further knowledge of data protection principles and the practical application of same. Upon course completion candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and practical application of data protection and associated laws in a range of complex scenarios
• An understanding of managing data protection and associated legislation
• An ability to manage risks associated the personal data in an organisational context

Learners can add on our Diploma in Managing Data Protection Compliance (SCQF Level 10) to get both courses at a reduced rate. The Diploma is a self-paced practical work based project that on average takes 6 weeks to complete, and must be completed no later than 18 months after the Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance. To find out more, click here.

Please note: this course although purchased through our site is currently being administered by Leadership Through Data who will be in touch directly with attendees with joining instructions and further course information.

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If you’d like us to deliver this course in-house or in-person for your team, you can request here.

Course Content

Modules 1, 2 & 3

Module 1: The Context of Data Protection and the ICO

Module 2: Definitions and an Introduction to the Data Protection Principles

Module 3: Principles in practice, Lawful bases and Conditions for Processing Special Category Personal Data

Modules 4, 5 & 6

Module 4: Rights of Data Subjects

Module 5: Responsibilities on Controllers and Processors including Information Security, Data Protection Officers and Transfers

Module 6: The Application of Exemptions

Modules 7, 8, & 9

Module 7: PECR and other Associated Legislation

Module 8: Interpretation and Practical Application of the Legislation – Codes of Practice

Module 9: Data Protection and Managing Risk

Module 10, Revision & Assessment

Module 10: the Role of Information Governance in Data Protection Compliance

Revision: 1-2- hour long session with the course tutor.

There is a choice of assessment:
Attend an online live exam (short and long answer) which is booked at a time that is convenient for you OR
Submit a portfolio of evidence plus a viva

Tkm & Associates proudly supports palliative care hospices

Throughout 2025, Tkm & Associates will be supporting the palliative care sector as our charity partners.

For every live attended course booking (public and in-house), practitioner and foundation online on-demand courses we receive, Tkm & Associates will credit 10% of the booking value into a pool to support information governance training for practitioners in the palliative care sectors. This will allow data protection officers, Caldicott Guardians, and records managers working in hospices and other parts of third-sector palliative care services to choose and book a range of our live and on-demand training at either heavily subsidised or no cost, depending on course choice.

When you choose Tkm & Associates as your information governance training partner, you are helping a key and under-resourced care sector.