CIPM: Certified Information Privacy Manager
The ANAB-accredited CIPM designation says that you are a leader in privacy program administration and equipped with the knowledge to establish, maintain and manage a privacy program across all stages of its life cycle.
Why pursue a CIPM designation?
- Achieve the global industry standard for privacy professionals.
- Master the skills to establish, maintain and manage privacy across all stages of its operational life cycle.
- Become a privacy leader who drives the culture of data protection in your company.
- Elevate your leadership profile among your colleagues.
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CIPM Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint
The CIPM Body of Knowledge outlines all the concepts and topics that you need to know to become certified, and the Exam Blueprint shows how many questions from the topic area you can expect during the test.
CIPM study guide
Prepare with this downloadable guide that familiarizes you with the exam format and offers sample questions.
How to prepare for your exam
Planning and studying is essential for achieving certification. To help, the IAPP offers textbooks, flexible training options, self-assessment tests and more.
Sign up for CIPM training
IAPP’s globally trusted Privacy Program Management training is developed to help you prepare for the CIPM certification. Learn the professional skills needed for privacy policy implementation, risk reduction and how to prevent improper handling of personal data.
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Certification candidate handbook
We strongly encourage all potential test takers to read our certification candidate handbook before testing for details on our testing policies and procedures.