Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Compliance, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
In an era where data is one of the most valuable institutional assets, organizations face increasing pressure to safeguard personal information while remaining compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks. Enforcement of the Data Protection has elevated the role of the Data P...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer
- Establish and implement data protection policies and frameworks
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Manage data breaches and incident response effectively
- Promote a culture of data privacy and accountability within institutions
Course Content
- Introduction to Data Protection
- Personal data, sensitive data, processing
- Importance of data protection in institutions
- Duties of the Data Protection Office
- Fairness & transparency
- Purpose limitation & data minimization
- Accuracy, storage limitation
- integrity & confidentiality
- Identifying data flow Lawfulness,
- Identifying data flows within the organisation
- Creating data inventories and registers
- Access, rectification, erasure, objection
- Managing data subject requests
- Data controllers vs processors
- Protecting Data Through Risk-Based Approaches
- Identifying vulnerabilities
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
- When and how to conduct DPIAs
- Templates and reporting
- Types, causes, and consequences
- Incident Response Framework
- Technical safeguards (encryption, access control)
- ODPC reporting requirements
- Communication with affected individual
- Organizational measures (policies, training)
- Detection, containment, recovery
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Preparing for regulatory audits
- Developing a Data Protection Framework
Who Should Attend?
- Data Protection Officers (current and aspiring)
- ICT Managers and System Administrators
- Compliance and Risk Officers
- Institutional Administrators and School Managers
- HR and Records Management Personnel
Training Methodology
- Interactive presentations
- Group discussions
- Real-life case studies (Kenyan context)
- Practical exercises and templates
- Role plays and simulations
Your facilitator
Mr Elisha Otieno
MERL Specialist and Professional , statistician, Data & AI Analytics Consultant, Trainer with 20+ years of experience across statistics, data analytics, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, data systems and digital transformation. Experienced in translating complex analytical, AI and MERL concepts into practical, decision-oriented solutions for government institutions, financial institutions, NGOs, international development organisations, research teams and professional audiences. Has del
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Certification
Certificate in Data Security and Protection
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme training?
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Lilongwe, Nairobi), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme training?
A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The next one runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme?
Yes. Participants who complete the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme?
Key learning outcomes include: Understand the role and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer; Establish and implement data protection policies and frameworks; Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs); Manage data breaches and incident response effectively; Promote a culture of data privacy and accountability within institutions.
