Industry Graduate Diploma in Data Protection
- Data Protection
This Industry Graduate Diploma has replaced the previous Advanced Diploma, offering a more structured and flexible learning pathway at SMU Academy. Find out more here.
30 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Data Protection Officers, Compliance Managers
- Working professionals with data protection responsibilities
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of working experience; or
- A Diploma from a local polytechnic with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
Overview
Comprising the Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence and Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles, this Industry Graduate Diploma programme provides a detailed introduction to the PDPA, data protection principles in Asian countries and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and a full overview regarding how to plan and implement a continuous compliance programme. It enables course participants to fulfil the knowledge requirements of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) – a position that is now a legal requirement in organisations.
Participants will be awarded the Industry Graduate Diploma in Data Protection upon successful completion of both Advanced Certificate programmes within 3 years.
Topic/Structure
Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence
- 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
Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles
- 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
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module as well as an overall Industry Graduate Diploma exam. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all the required modules within 2 years and passing the overall IGD exam, participants will be awarded an Industry Graduate Diploma in Data Protection.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) |
*The course fees are exclusive of the following: $272.50 registration fee, $109 application fee, and $545 exam fees.
*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.
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