Data Protection Practitioner

🔐 Course Overview 

Welcome to the Data Protection Practitioner Course – your next step toward becoming a confident, competent leader in data protection and privacy.

This advanced-level course is tailored for professionals ready to move beyond theory into the real-world practice of building and managing privacy programs within African and global contexts.

Over 10 expert-led lessons + a bonus module, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to establish and sustain a privacy program that meets both legal and operational demands.

Whether you're a practicing DPO, compliance officer, IT professional, or future-focused leader, this course will equip you with the practical know-how to lead, influence, and drive change in your organization.

🎓 What Sets This Course Apart

✅ Instructor-Led by Africa’s Renowned Privacy Leader
Led by Amaka Ibeji, one of Africa’s foremost voices in data protection, this course goes beyond theory to give you real-world clarity. Amaka brings global insight, a deep understanding of African regulatory environments, and a practical teaching style that has helped organizations across the continent strengthen their data governance.

✅ Built for Practical Impact
Each module is designed to answer:
"What should I do as a DPO or privacy lead… and how do I do it well?"
With checklists, templates, and expert guidance, you’ll leave each session ready to act, not just understand.

✅ Africa-Focused. Globally Relevant.
We explore data protection realities in Africa while connecting them to global frameworks like GDPR, and more. This course prepares you for both compliance and credibility on a global stage.

📘 Course Structure (10+1 Lessons)

1. Establishing a Privacy Program Office Structure your team, roles, and internal ownership for privacy success.
2. Policies & Procedures That Work Build the documents that shape accountability and culture.
3. Data Mapping Track how personal data flows across systems, departments, and third parties.
4. Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Learn how to assess, mitigate, and document privacy risk.
5. Third-Party Risk Management Manage vendor and partner risks with confidence.
6. Accountability & Documentation Ensure you're always audit-ready with proper records and RoPA.
7. Responding to Data Subject Rights Create clear workflows for SARs, deletion, and rectification.
8. Cross-Border Data Transfer Navigate legal transfer mechanisms in and out of Africa.
9. Incident Response & Breach Management Respond fast, communicate clearly, and recover confidently.
10. Continuous Improvement (KPIs & PDSA) Make privacy a living system through measurable progress.

🔁 Bonus Module: Emerging Trends in Privacy (AI Governance & Innovation)

Stay ahead of the curve with a sneak peek into the future of data protection.

🧑🏽‍💼 Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for:

• Practicing & aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
• Legal & compliance professionals handling data
• IT, InfoSec & cybersecurity leaders
• Privacy advocates and policy advisors
• Business leaders overseeing digital governance
• Anyone building a career in privacy & data protection

🧠 Prerequisites

No prior certification is required, but learners will benefit from a basic understanding of privacy principles.
👉 Haven’t taken the Foundation Course yet? We highly recommend completing the Data Protection Foundation (DPF) Course first to build your base.

📈 Outcomes You Can Expect

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Design and implement a full data protection program
• Operationalize compliance using tools, templates, and frameworks
• Lead audits, assessments, and breach response confidently
• Align your practice with African regulations and global expectations
• Present yourself as a strategic leader in privacy