CIPP/E Preparation Course

Prepare for the CIPP/E® exam with experienced privacy specialists and become an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional in European Data Protection Law®.

Our online instructor-led CIPP/E® Preparation Course trains you to pass the CIPP/E® certification exam and become an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe®.

In this course, you will be trained by real-world privacy experts with extensive experience in CIPP/E® exam training and a passion for interactive, experience-based learning. By the end of this course, you will be fully prepared for the CIPP/E® exam: You will have in-depth knowledge of the CIPP/E® exam topics, and you will be able to apply CIPP/E® content to real-world technical privacy scenarios.

The Security Academy offers a CIPP/E® Success Guarantee. If you don’t pass your CIPP/E® exam after completing our CIPP/E® Preparation Course, you can re-take the course free of charge!

In our online instructor-led CIPP/E® Preparation Course, you will develop a thorough knowledge of European data protection law and set yourself up to pass the CIPP/E® exam with the help of practising privacy specialists.

The course includes Official IAPP CIPP/E® course materials and the IAPP European Data Protection® course book. In addition, this CIPP/E® training offers additional exercises and practice materials drawing on our experts’ field experience to provide you with the best preparation and practice for the CIPP/E® exam.

The CIPP/E® exam is challenging and requires a practical study approach. To succeed at CIPP/E®, you must have a thorough knowledge of the CIPP/E® Body of Knowledge domains, understand real-world challenges, and be able to apply CIPP/E® knowledge to business practice.

Our CIPP/E® Preparation Course has a unique focus on the practical aspects of CIPP/E®. In this course, you will get in-depth coverage of each CIPP/E® domain, practise CIPP/E® exam questions, and build practical CIPP/E® skills by working through authentic case scenarios. You will be trained by expert trainers who are active in the privacy and information security industry, and can give you the practical insights you need to succeed at your CIPP/E® certification exam.

This online CIPP/E® training consists of 3 course days combining CIPP/E® theory with practical application case studies and exam practice. We cover each domain in depth to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to pass the CIPP/E® exam. After completing this CIPP/E® Preparation Course, you will be fully prepared to take your CIPP/E® certification exam.

Our CIPP/E® Preparation Course equips you with the knowledge, skills and practical insights you need to pass the CIPP/E® exam. If you do not pass your CIPP/E® exam after following this CIPP/E® training, you can re-take the course for free.

This online CIPP/E® training was designed for privacy professionals who aspire to validate their knowledge of European data protection law and advance their career with the IAPP CIPP/E® certification.

This CIPP/E® Preparation Course and the CIPP/E® certification are also ideal for professionals who would like to transition into a privacy career and are looking for a way to enter the data protection industry.

Finally, this training is recommended for IT and information security professionals who need to develop a good understanding of European data protection law and privacy best practices to effectively cooperate with Data Protection Officers and privacy specialists.

This CIPP/E® Preparation Course is suitable for beginners. You don’t need to have privacy experience to follow this course.

This CIPP/E® Preparation Course covers all topics of the IAPP CIPP/E® Body of Knowledge and exam outline:

1. Introduction to European Data Protection

• Origins and Historical Context of Data Protection Law
• European Union Institutions
• Legislative Framework

2. European Data Protection Law and Regulation

• Data Protection Concepts
• Territorial and Material Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation
• Data Processing Principles
• Lawful Processing Criteria
• Information Provision Obligations
• Data Subjects’ Rights
• Security of Personal Data
• Accountability Requirements
• International Data Transfers
• Supervision and enforcement
• Consequences for GDPR violations

3. Compliance with European Data Protection Law and Regulation

• Employment Relationship
• Surveillance Activities
• Direct Marketing
• Internet Technology and Communications

• Get a good understanding of the historical context of European data protection law, the EU institutions and the EU legislative framework.
• Understand and apply European data protection concepts, the GDPR’s territorial and material scope, data processing principles, controller and processor obligations, data subject rights, personal data security, accountability requirements, international data transfer provisions, supervision and enforcement, and the consequences of GDPR violations.
• Understand how to ensure GDPR-compliance in employment relationships, surveillance activities, direct marketing, internet technology and communications.
• Build practical CIPP/E® skills by applying your CIPP/E® knowledge to life-like technical privacy scenarios.
• Familiarise yourself with the CIPP/E® exam format and question style with practice exam questions.
• Get practical insights from expert trainers with extensive experience in the privacy industry.

We believe in the power of practical learning based on sharing field experience. Our goal is to help you develop skills you can immediately put into action. In this CIPP/E® Preparation Course, you will be trained by industry experts who are accredited trainers and combine educational expertise with extensive work experience in privacy and security.

This online instructor-led CIPP/E® training consists of 3 course days. In addition to participating actively in the course, we also advise you to complete at least 25 hours of self-study.

The CIPP/E® Preparation Course is also available as online or on-site in-company training. Our in-company trainings are flexible and can be tailored to your organisation's needs. By choosing to schedule this course as in-company training, you can prepare your entire team for the CIPP/E® certification in the most time- and cost-effective way. During the training, your employees will work together on practical assignments and engage in inspiring discussions. In addition to building valuable CIPP/E® skills, this experience will also increase their cohesion and collaboration as a team, resulting in long-term benefits for your organisation. 

This course is usually scheduled to run over 3 weeks with one intense course session a week. Course days start at 13.00 p.m. and end around 17.30 p.m. In-company courses can be run online or on-site at your location, and can be scheduled flexibly.

After completing this CIPP/E® Preparation Course, you will be well-equipped to take your career to the next level as a privacy professional.

Would you like to become a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Privacy Officer, but do you feel that you need more practical training? Our Data Protection Practitioner course was designed by experienced Data Protection Officers and privacy specialists to enable you to practice a DPO’s tasks with hands-on assignments. In this course, you will be able to practice drafting data protection policies, performing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), developing privacy awareness programs, implementing a Data Protection Management System (DPMS) and more.

Do you need more study advice? Contact the Security Academy at info@securityacademyonline.com to discuss your career goals and find the most suitable courses and certifications.