Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles

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Data Protection

Next Intake: 16 Jun 2025 (Mon)

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

Next course starts on

16 Jun 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

Working professionals who want to have an understanding of data protection and legal requirements
Anyone in the following roles:
- Data Protection officer
- Privacy Officers
- Legal/ Compliance Officers
- Business Continuity Managers

Overview

The 12-day Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles programme which comprises 6 modules is designed to provide a full overview of data protection principles in Asian countries and the EU GDPR with application in Asia, and data protection framework and standards.

Programme Partner

Topic/Structure

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

Module 1: Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 1 - Singapore, Hong Kong, India
Module 2: Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 2 - Philippines, Malaysia
Module 3: Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 3 - Indonesia, Thailand, Rest of the World
Module 4: Data Protection Principles in Asia Part 4 - Taiwan, China
Module 5: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) & Application on Asia
Module 6: Data Protection Framework and Standards. ISO 29100, Nymity Accountability and APEC Privacy Framework

This course is 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 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles 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: DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES IN ASIA PART 1 - SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, INDIA	2 - 3 Jul 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Open for Registration]
MODULE 2: DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES IN ASIA PART 2 - PHILIPPINES, MALAYSIA	7 - 8 Apr 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Registration Closed] 11 - 12 Aug 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Open for Registration]
MODULE 3: DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES IN ASIA PART 3 - INDONESIA, THAILAND, REST OF THE WORLD	16 - 17 Jun 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Open for Registration]
MODULE 4: DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES IN ASIA PART 4 - TAIWAN, CHINA	23 - 24 Jun 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Open for Registration]
MODULE 5: GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) & APPLICATION ON ASIA	24 - 25 Jul 2025 Mode of Training: Online [Open for Registration]
MODULE 6: DATA PROTECTION FRAMEWORK AND STANDARDS. ISO 29100, NYMITY ACCOUNTABILITY AND APEC PRIVACY FRAMEWORK	29 - 30 Sep 2025 Mode of Training: In-Person [Open for Registration]