Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence

Analytics & Tech
Data Protection

Next Intake: 10 Feb 2025 (Mon)

Advanced
SkillsFuture
Full Certificates
This module is part of Advanced Diploma in Data Protection

Next course starts on

10 Feb 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD13,080* (as low as SGD1,524 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

12 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)

Level

Advanced

Who Should Attend

Data Protection Officers, Compliance Managers
Working professionals with data protection responsibilities
Personnel handling personal data in the following areas:
- Finance
- Human Resource
- Sales and Marketing
- IT
- Customer Service

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence programme which is also 12 days in duration is made up of 5 modules and covers the operational aspects in data protection and information security. The programme seeks to help organisations strengthen their data protection practices and uncover the operational risks, threats and vulnerabilities facing them.

Programme Partner

Learning Objectives

Understand and develop a practical approach to the Personal Data Protection Act
Understand the relationship between Information and security: the concept, the value, the importance and the reliability of information
What is Data Protection by Design (DPbD), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and how to conduct
Understand success factors and obstacles for implementing a Data Protection Management Programme (DPMP)
Learn key technology developments that led to social concerns about privacy and data protection

Topic/Structure

To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:

Module 1: A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs
Module 2: Information & Cyber Security for Managers - EXIN Certification
Module 3: Advanced Data Protection Techniques: Data Protection by Design, DPIA & DPTM
Module 4: Data Protection Management Programme (DPMP)
Module 5: Data Protection Trends & the Role of the DPO

This course is also a part of the Advanced Diploma in Data Protection.

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 5 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Intake Information

MODULES	DATES
MODULE 1: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO DATA PROTECTION FOR DPOS	10 - 12 Feb 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]
MODULE 2: INFORMATION & CYBER SECURITY FOR MANAGERS - EXIN CERTIFICATION	15 - 16 May 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]
MODULE 3: ADVANCED DATA PROTECTION TECHNIQUES: DATA PROTECTION BY DESIGN, DPIA & DPTM	29 - 30 May 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]
MODULE 4: DATA PROTECTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (DPMP)	24 - 26 Mar 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]
MODULE 5: DATA PROTECTION TRENDS & THE ROLE OF THE DPO	10 - 11 Feb 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]