Advisory & Data Protection
Give your Data Protection Officer the skills the role demands — expert-led courses and the globally recognised PECB Certified DPO qualification, exam included.
The DPO role carries real legal weight: informing and advising the business, monitoring GDPR compliance and dealing with the supervisory authority. Appointing someone is the easy part — equipping them is where organisations fall short. Blackfoot's DPO training builds the knowledge and skills Data Protection Officers need to do the job properly, whether they're new to the role or keeping pace with changing law.
Courses are created and delivered by practising data protection experts — the same consultants who run assessments, DPO services and breach responses for our clients — through interactive instructor-led sessions combining discussion, hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. Supplementary eLearning modules, each followed by a knowledge check, extend the learning and suit a range of styles and abilities.
For formal certification, we deliver the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer course: a globally recognised qualification covering GDPR principles and requirements, the DPO's daily tasks, and how the regulation connects to standards such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134. Delivered online, in person or hybrid, it's an all-in-one package with exam and certification fees included.
The training is deliberately practical. Participants develop the competence to inform and advise on compliance, monitor adherence to the GDPR, run the DPO's day-to-day workload and cooperate with the supervisory authority — leaving prepared to sit the exam and, more importantly, to perform the role on Monday morning. Content is kept current with the latest legislative changes and upcoming requirements, so what's taught reflects the regulator's expectations now, not the law as it stood when the slides were written.
Training pairs naturally with our other data protection services: many clients certify an internal officer while using our external DPO for independent oversight, or follow a Data Protection Assessment with training so the team that must fix the gaps understands them properly.
The globally recognised PECB Certified DPO course as an all-in-one package — exam and certification fees included.
Trainers who advise real clients on DSARs, breaches and regulator engagement — not slide-readers reciting the regulation.
Interactive sessions, exercises and discussions built around the situations DPOs actually face.
Coverage of how the GDPR connects to related frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134.
Online, in-person or hybrid instructor-led training, with eLearning modules and knowledge checks to suit different learning styles.
Content maintained against the latest legislative changes and upcoming requirements, so your DPO stays ahead of the law.
We establish your DPO's experience level and your organisation's obligations, and recommend the right course — foundational training or PECB certification.
Training is arranged online, in person or hybrid, timed around your team's availability.
Expert-led sessions build competence through exercises, quizzes, discussion and real-world scenarios, supported by eLearning modules with knowledge checks.
PECB candidates sit the examination — fees included — to earn the internationally recognised Certified DPO designation.
Refresher options and our DPO support services keep knowledge up to date as legislation and regulatory expectations evolve.
Straight answers to what prospective clients ask us most.
New Data Protection Officers building the role's core competencies, experienced DPOs staying current with legal and regulatory change, and privacy or compliance staff whose responsibilities touch personal data. Courses accommodate a range of abilities and learning styles.
A globally recognised certification programme that equips individuals to perform the DPO role effectively: GDPR principles and requirements, the DPO's duties, and related standards such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134. PECB credentials are supported by numerous accreditation bodies, giving the qualification recognition in domestic and international markets.
Yes. The PECB Certified DPO course is an all-in-one package with examination and certification fees included — no surprise costs between finishing the course and holding the credential.
Instructor-led sessions run online, in person or hybrid, using a participant-centred approach with exercises, quizzes and group discussion. Supplementary eLearning modules with end-of-module tests reinforce the essential learning.
It depends on your processing scale and budget. Training an internal officer builds lasting in-house capability; our external DPO service provides independence and breadth without a hire. Some clients combine both — a certified internal lead backed by external expertise.
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