Professional training – Data Protection & Compliance

Data Protection Officer Training

Data Protection Officer Training in 6 focused hours: Appointment, position and tasks of the DPO, Advising and monitoring compliance and Building a data protection management system – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily…

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Expert
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Data Protection Officer Training” is a compact live course in the field of Data Protection & Compliance. It centres on Appointment, position and tasks of the DPO, Advising and monitoring compliance and Building a data protection management system – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

Data protection and compliance now call for demonstrable processes rather than good intentions. Our courses translate regulatory requirements into concrete working steps: documentation, roles, risk assessment, controls and evidence. They are aimed at data protection officers, compliance teams, HR, marketing, IT and senior management. Every course works with templates, checklists and real-life case studies so you can use the results in your company straight away. We provide professional orientation and methodology but do not replace individual legal advice. Delivered online or on site at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Appointment, position and tasks of the DPOAdvising and monitoring complianceBuilding a data protection management systemCooperation with supervisory authoritiesRisk-based annual planningReporting to senior management

Who is this course for?

  • Data protection officers and privacy coordinators
  • Compliance, risk and audit professionals
  • HR, marketing and sales departments
  • Senior management and team leaders

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Data Protection Officer Training – Appointment, position and tasks of the DPO, Advising and monitoring compliance, Building a data protection management system, Cooperation with supervisory authorities, Risk-based annual planning and Reporting to senior management – and can apply them in practice.
  • You know the key requirements of Data Protection Officer Training and can place them in context.
  • You turn the requirements into traceable processes and documents.
  • You assess risks in a structured way and define suitable measures.
  • You create an action plan that can be evidenced in audits.

Course outline

Module 1 Regulatory framework of Data Protection Officer Training
  • Core obligations and terms for Data Protection Officer Training
  • Responsibilities and roles in the company
  • Distinction from related regulations
  • Typical risks of non-compliance
Module 2 Focus areas: Data Protection Officer Training
  • Appointment, position and tasks of the DPO
  • Advising and monitoring compliance
  • Building a data protection management system
  • Cooperation with supervisory authorities
  • Risk-based annual planning
  • Reporting to senior management
Module 3 Implementation in processes and documentation
  • Steps from inventory to evidence
  • Templates and documentation structure
  • Assigning technical and organisational measures
  • Interfaces with IT, HR and business units
Module 4 Case studies and exercises on Data Protection Officer Training
  • Case examples from different industries
  • Completing checklists together
  • Assessing risks and prioritising measures
  • Discussing questions from your daily work
Module 5 Embedding it in the organisation
  • Training and awareness for employees
  • Controls, audits and metrics
  • Working with supervisory authorities and auditors
  • Action plan for the next 90 days
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

No legal background is required; experience with business processes is helpful. The course provides orientation, not legal advice for individual cases. Solid hands-on experience with the topic is expected.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with a current browser; templates, checklists and exercise material are provided digitally.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Does Data Protection Officer Training include legal advice?

No. The course provides professional orientation, methodology and proven approaches so that you can implement requirements in a structured way. For binding statements on your specific situation, please consult your legal counsel or your supervisory authority.

What materials do I receive for Data Protection Officer Training?

You receive checklists, outline templates and exercise material in digital form. You can adapt them to your company and reuse them straight away. We take your industry and company size into account so that the examples fit your practice.

How much does “Data Protection Officer Training” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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