GDPR Foundation training course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts, principles, and requirements needed to understand data protection and privacy compliance under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The course helps participants build a solid foundation in personal data protection, GDPR obligations, privacy principles, and the key elements of a compliance framework.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are eligible to sit for the certification exam and apply for the “PECB Certificate in GDPR Foundation” credential. This Foundation Certificate formally demonstrates that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approaches essential to data protection compliance.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Professionals involved in personal data protection and information security
Individuals seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge of core privacy principles and GDPR requirements
Those interested in pursuing a career in data protection
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
Understand the General Data Protection Regulation requirements and the fundamental principles of privacy.
Understand the obligations, roles, and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer.
Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques required to effectively participate in the implementation of a personal data protection compliance framework.
Educational Approach
Lecture sessions enhanced with practical questions and illustrative examples
Practical exercises incorporating real-world scenarios and facilitated discussions
Practice tests structured to closely mirror the format and rigor of the certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this training course, making it accessible to all professionals beginning their journey in data protection.
The course covers two days of content and carries 14 CPD credits. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this training course, making it accessible to all professionals beginning their journey in data protection.
It is available as self-study (English, French) and hybrid learning (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. The hybrid option adds one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP)
Domain 2: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The “PECB Certified GDPR Foundation” exam is available in several languages.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the GDPR Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | DPMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in GDPR Foundation | Pass the PECB GDPR Foundation exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection Principles
Day 2: The General Data Protection Regulation requirements and Certificate Exam
