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DPAS is now offering BCS courses!

We have some exciting news! DPAS has officially become a BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Accredited Training Partner.

We will now be offering a selection of BCS accredited training courses. We’re excited to be working in partnership with BCS and cannot wait to offer our customers a more varied range of data protection training courses. 

BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection will explore the application of current data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.  Get started on your data protection qualification journey with this certification. Move on to the practitioner level when you are ready.

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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection 

This certification is one of the most recognised ways to establish yourself as a qualified data protection practitioner.

Attendees will gain a broader and deeper understanding of current laws, and how they need to be applied in your organisation.

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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information (FOI)

There is a huge need to provide adequate training on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and its implications for public and private sector organisations, as well as to individuals. This certification teaches you how to understand and instill robust information practices, based on the FOI Act 2000, and the implications the act poses to your organisation. We also offer a foundation certificate in Information Security Management Principles too.

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Keep an eye on our website for our first course which will be delivered by the fantastic Ralph O’Brien who has decades of experience delivering training courses.

Great course. This was my first course in this area, the information provided was very useful and actionable. I loved the practical, real-life examples. Nigel is a walking encyclopedia - truly impressive and inspiring! I walked out equipped to start a DPO role in my company, and knowing I have Nigel's support and mentoring, gave me an additional reassurance.
Julia CherryRotageek
I would highly recommend this course for SAR Practitioners. It gave me and my team reassurance in the work we do and also empowered us to make robust decisions around some of our current SAR cases. The DPAS training team are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful, providing us with the templates to work from and guiding us to the source of the information we needed.
Nayana George
Nayana GeorgeReading Borough Council
Thoroughly enjoyed the training - Helen was really knowledgeable and knew the subject matter really well and was able to relate to examples discussed from different organisations. The trainer was really personable and delivered the training to a high level I came away certainly with a more in-depth knowledge and other potential working practices shared by colleagues from other organisations on the day.
Veronica PowellStaffordshire PFCC
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