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DPO Africa Academy

Build capability.
Put it to work.

Practical learning and professional support for the work you do—and the next step you want to take.

Team learning
Professional Courses

Choose how you learn.

The same professional focus. Two ways to build your capability.

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On Demand

Learn on your schedule.

Recorded learning you can work through at your own pace. Watch, pause and revisit lessons when it suits you. No live sessions.

DPF

Data Protection Foundations

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DPP

Data Protection Practitioner

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AI GRC

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Live online class
Live Online

Learn together. In real time.

Join an instructor-led online cohort. Ask questions, discuss practical challenges and learn alongside peers.

3 PM WAT | 4 PM SAST | 5 PM EAT

DPF / 3 days

Data Protection Foundations

2027 Cohort Dates

9-11 February
6-8 July
2-4 November

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DPP / 6 days

Data Protection Practitioner

2027 Cohort Dates

6-8 & 13-15 April
24-26 August & 31 Aug-2 Sep
30 Nov-2 Dec & 7-9 Dec

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AI GRC / 2 days

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance

2027 Cohort Dates

11-12 May
5-6 October
13-14 December

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Choose your preferred 2027 cohort.

Complete your programme to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Focused learning. Real professional momentum.

Build depth through professional courses, target a specific challenge with a short course, or make space for your next career move.

Short Courses

A focused topic. A practical next step.

Four timely topics for your 2027 learning plan.

9 March 2027

DPIA in Practice: From Screening to Defensible Decision

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8 June 2027

The DPO's AI Toolkit: Assessing Privacy Risk in AI Use Cases

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13 July 2027

Breach Ready: Build Your First 72-Hour Data Incident Playbook

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14 October 2027

Prove It: Building the Evidence Behind an Effective Privacy Programme

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All four sessions: 3 PM WAT | 4 PM SAST | 5 PM EAT. Members free; non-members US$10 early bird / US$20 standard. See listings for booking details.

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Coaching session
Coaching

Your next step.
A clearer direction.

Individual support or shared perspectives to help you move forward with purpose.

Personalized Support

Individual Coaching

Work through career direction, leadership confidence and the priorities that matter to you.

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Shared Perspectives

Group Coaching

Join a focused conversation around your professional growth.

12 January 2027 View Session →

Design Your DPO Career: Positioning Yourself for the Next Level

27 April 2027 View Session →

Influence Without Authority: Getting the Business to Listen to the DPO

3 August 2027 View Session →

Beyond Borders: Positioning Your Privacy Career for the International Market

9 November 2027 View Session →

From Expert to Industry Voice: Building Credible Thought Leadership

5 PM WAT | 6 PM SAST | 7 PM EAT

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Practice Lab

Learn together.
Keep your momentum.

Connect with peers around sectors, privacy tools and specialist interests. Explore shared challenges, exchange practical insight and learn together through focused discussions and study groups.

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Find your next learning step.

Choosing a course, coaching or learning for your team?

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