CIPM: Privacy Program Management training
IAPP’s globally recognized Privacy Program Management training focuses on designing, building and operating data privacy management programs. As principal training for the ANAB-accredited CIPM certification, the course gives professionals the skills to handle personal data properly and reduce operational risks.
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Why train?
Businesses have an ever-growing list of privacy responsibilities. Knowing how to handle personal data and remain in compliance is critical for avoiding financial loss and reputational harm.
Who should train?
Professionals responsible for integrating privacy requirements into daily operations and those who are pursuing CIPM certification.
Course curriculum
CIPM training teaches a process for designing, building and operating a data privacy management program, including structuring data protection teams, developing and implementing system frameworks, and measuring performance. See the course outline for more details on each learning module.
Note: Live trainings are also offered in Brazilian Portuguese and Simplified Chinese through our Official Training Partners.
- Identify privacy program manager responsibilities.
- Manage risk throughout the data life cycle.
- Create a program framework.
- Evaluate privacy technology vendors.
- Understand governance, risk management, auditing and compliance.
- Comprehend key global privacy and data protection laws, regulations and standards.
- Comply with cross-border data transfer regulations.
- Respond to data subject requests.
- Map and inventory data.
- Use privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments.
- Accommodate privacy-related human resources concerns.
- Develop policies for privacy, information security, acceptable use, data retention and destruction.
- Understand the benefits inherent in proper privacy and data protection training.
- Establish data protection training and awareness programs.
- Implement and evaluate security, access and technical privacy controls.
- Adopt privacy-by-design practices.
- Distinguish privacy and security incidents from breaches.
- Detect, investigate, report and recover from privacy and security breaches.
- Know your audience.
- Examine four types of metrics.
- Audit a privacy program in five phases.
Pick your training format
The IAPP provides flexible and engaging learning experiences. Choose from online, live online, in-person and group learning environments.
Online
Learn at your own pace with training modules that present content from highly experienced instructors through video, audio, text and interactive quizzes.
Live online
Train from any location through a virtual classroom on your computer and experience the same real-time exchange of ideas of a physical environment.
In-person
Experience traditional, in-person learning sessions led by an industry thought leader, and network with industry peers.
Group
Address your organization's digital responsibility needs with IAPP group training, delivered on-site and at your convenience.
Beware of unofficial trainers: Unofficial trainers often guarantee customers will pass IAPP certification exams. They may also claim to be authorized by the IAPP, and/or use the IAPP’s logo and seal. To see if a trainer is authorized, view our list of global IAPP Official Training Partners.
Complement your training
Complete your CIPM training experience with the following resources.
Training textbook
Get the official textbook for the CIPM program.
Practice exam
Test your knowledge with 90 practice questions.
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