Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence

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Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.

The Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence comprises of five modules covering operational aspects in data protection and information security. It also includes practical application for Data Protection by Design and Data Protection Impact Assessment.

Click on the module titles for more details:

• Module 1: Practical Approach to Data Protection for DPOs (3 days)
• Module 2: Information & Cyber Security for Managers - EXIN Certification (2 days)
• Module 3: Advanced Data Protection Techniques: Data Protection by Design, DPIA & DPTM (2 days)
• Module 4: Data Protection Management Programme - DPMP (3 days)
• Module 5: Data Protection Trends and Roles of the DPO (2 days)

To be awarded the Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence issued by Singapore Management University, participants must meet the following criteria:

• Complete all six (5) modules, totaling twelve (12) full days of training within 3 years.
• Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module.
• Pass the associated assessment for each module.

This course is part of the Industry Graduate Diploma in Data Protection.

+ WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Data Protection Officers, Compliance Managers (Dedicated/Part-time) or personnel with data protection responsibilities. Also for personnel handling personal data, e.g. Finance, Human Resource, Sales and Marketing, IT, Customer Services.

+ ASSESSMENTS

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Proficiency issued by Singapore Management University.

For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.

+ CERTIFICATION

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 5 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Data Protection Operational Excellence issued by Singapore Management University.

+ FEES AND FUNDING

SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals

A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click  here  to find out more.

SELF SPONSORED

# SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

# Workfare Skills Support Scheme

Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

COMPANY SPONSORED

# Enhanced Training Support Scheme

• Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 million
• Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
• Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Trainers must not be a full-time national serviceman
• Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

# Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:

• AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
• Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.

For more information on course details, write to us at courses@straitsinteractive.com or call us at 6974 8949 / 6920 5462.