Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence
Singapore


The Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence comprise of five modules covering operational aspects in data protection and information security. It also includes practical application for Data Protection by Design and Data Protection Impact Assessment.
- A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs (3 days)
- Information & Cyber Security for Managers – EXIN Certification (2 days)
- Advanced Data Protection Techniques: Data Protection by Design, DPIA & DPTM (2 days)
- Data Protection Management Programme (DPMP) (3 days)
- Data Protection Trends & the Role of the DPO (2 days)
Upon completion of this course, this Advanced Certificate may be combined with the Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Principles, to get the Advanced Diploma in Data Protection.
The modules will provide participants with practical activities to gain understanding and competencies for operational excellence in data protection. Participants will learn to implement data protection and privacy management program, data protection by design and conduct data protection impact assessments.
The application and implementation of activities will focus on Singapore’s PDPA. Participants will learn to look critically at the impact of future technological developments and adopt a proactive approach to data protection risks, including a hands-on approach to information and cyber security from a management perspective.
DELIVERY FORMAT
- Lecture style
- Presentations & projects
- Hands-on activities
TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
This course is conducted/facilitated by trainers and consultants who are Certified Information Privacy Managers (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professionals (CIPP/A, CIPP/E) awarded by professional members of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Straits Interactive is the only training body for IAPP’s CIPP/A curriculum. The CIPM is the world’s first and only certification in privacy programme management.
DURATION
12 days
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all modules you will be awarded the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN DATA PROTECTION OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE.
- Course notes
- Data protection templates and tools
- Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence (upon completion of all modules)
COURSE FEE
S$12,000 (before GST)
FUNDING
Course fee grant at 70% of course fees, capped at $13,000 per course (excluding GST) for trainees who are successfully enrolled by SMU into approved courses under the Programme. Additional course fee grant will be provided for trainees who meet the eligibility criteria for enhanced subsidy schemes under the Programme based on the following rates:
- Singaporeans below 40 years old/PR: Up to 70% of course fee
- Singaporeans aged 40 years and above: Additional 20%, up to 90% of course fee
- Workfare Training Support (“WTS”) Singaporean aged 35 years and above (13 years and above for Persons with Disabilities), and earn a monthly salary of not more than $2000): Additional 25%, up to 95% of course fee, capped at $13,000.
BREAKDOWN OF FUNDING
Net Course fee payable after subsidy include GST | ||||
Based on module fee of $2000 | Based on module fee of $3000 | |||
Singaporean below 40 /PR below | 642 | 963 | ||
Singaporean 40 and above | 242 | 363 | ||
Singaporean using WTS | 142 | 213 | ||
Based on total course fee of $12000 | ||||
Singaporean below 40 /PR below | 3852 | |||
Singaporean 40 and above | 1452 | |||
Singaporean using WTS | 852 |
Q: I am an international registrant. Do you conduct these courses outside of Singapore?
A: Sometimes. International candidates may take courses covering Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia in their respective countries. Please consult local country schedules to see what is applicable.
Q: I have done some of the courses that are listed as modules. Do I have to repeat them?
A: If you have obtained the relevant certifications, you may submit your certifications for module exemptions.
Q: Is there a time limit for me to complete this course?
A: You should complete all modules within 24 months.
Course Schedule
Course Modules | Duration | Course Dates |
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A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs | 3 full days | 16, 17 & 18 Dec 2019 |
Information & Cyber Security for Managers – EXIN Certification | 2 full days | 30 & 31 Jan 2020 |
Advanced Data Protection Techniques: Data Protection by Design, DPIA & DPTM | 2 full days | 17 & 18 Feb 2020 |
Data Protection Management Programme (DPMP) | 3 full days | 20, 21 & 22 Jan 2020 |
Data Protection Trends & the Role of the DPO | 2 full days | 23 & 24 Jan 2020 |
Note that Candidates may not necessarily take the various modules in the above sequence. Course dates are subject to change. Contact us if you are unable to attend a specific date.
Exemptions
Existing Qualifications | Exemptions |
DPO Hands-on Course from SMU/Straits Interactive | Module exemption for A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs (3 days) |
PDPA – An Operational Perspective + PDPC Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection | Module exemption for A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs (3 days) |
WSQ Fundamentals of the PDPA + PDPC Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection | Module exemption for A Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs (3 days) |
IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) | Module exemption for Data Protection Management Programme (3 days) |
IAPP Certified Privacy Technologist (CIPT) | Module exemption for Information & Cyber Security for Managers – EXIN Certification (2 days) |
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | Module exemption for Information & Cyber Security for Managers – EXIN Certification (2 days) |