Certified GDPR Foundation Self-Paced Online Training Course

What you’ll learn

This accredited, self-paced course gives you a clear, practical understanding of the EU GDPR and how it applies in real-world scenarios. Based on our expert-led classroom program, it covers:

• GDPR fundamentals – background, key terms and the six data protection principles
• Data subject rights – including handling access requests
• Protecting personal data – security measures and breach reporting
• Risk and compliance tools – how to conduct a data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
• Governance roles – the responsibilities of a data protection officer (DPO)
• International data transfers – rules for sending personal data outside the EU

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to support GDPR compliance in your organisation.

Why take this self-paced GDPR Foundation course?

• Learn in focused, bite-size sessions – short video modules (max 10 minutes) make it easy to absorb key concepts without overload.
• Check your progress as you go – end-of-module knowledge checks help you reinforce and retain what you’ve learned.
• Flexible, on-demand learning – get the benefits of classroom training without fixed schedules or travel.
• Taught by GDPR specialists – created and delivered by experienced privacy consultants with hands-on implementation experience.
• Guided learning support – includes a detailed learner guide with exercises to help you revise and apply your knowledge.
• Earn a recognised qualification – pass the included exam to achieve the ISO 17024-accredited EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F) certification and gain 7 CPD/CPE points.

Is this course right for you?

This course is ideal for anyone who needs a clear, practical understanding of the EU GDPR and how it applies in their role, including:

• Data protection and privacy roles – privacy managers, data protection managers, DPOs
• Information security and IT – information security managers, IT managers, IT project managers
• Risk, compliance and governance – risk managers, compliance managers, corporate governance managers
• Legal and advisory – in-house counsel, privacy counsel, legal advisers
• Business and operations – directors, senior managers, finance, HR and marketing leads
• Individuals with a basic knowledge of data protection who want to earn a recognised GDPR qualification

Why train with IT Governance?

• Pioneers in GDPR training – we introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner courses, and remain the only provider offering ISO 17024-accredited GDPR qualifications.
• Proven track record – more than 8,000 professionals have trained with us to build their GDPR expertise.
• Flexible learning options – complete your training from anywhere with internet access, on a schedule that suits you.
• Easy access to materials – all resources are hosted in our secure LMS, available anytime for revision and reference.
• Unmatched availability – frequent course dates mean you can start learning without long waits.