Course Description
The GIPMC Certified Data Governance and Privacy Manager (CDGPM)™ designation is the first certification that deals with data protection risks in a global and thorough way.
The CDGPM™ certification program covers international security standards and privacy laws to teach candidates how to safeguard personal and business data from risks within or outside information systems.
Many global data security standards and privacy laws overlap to some extent, and the CDGPM™ training program addresses them together to educate candidates on addressing risks and compliance requirements effectively. We believe that once CDGPM™ candidates understand data protection risks and risk management processes, they can use industry best practices and standards to design data protection strategies and incident management plans based on identified risks while meeting regulatory requirements.
Completing the CDGPM™ Certification shows employers and others that the candidate has a strong understanding of d
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module Information - 1
- The test has 100 multiple choice questions. To pass, you need to get 75 of them right, which is 75%.
Module Information - 2
- Module 8 - Access Controls
- Module 9 – System Security
- Module 10 - Incident Management
- Module 11 – Data Protection and Privacy Strategies
- Module 12 - Data Protection and Privacy Plans
- Module 13 - Data and IT Security Plans
- Module 14 - Data Protection and Privacy Policies
Module Information - 3
- Module 15 - IT Security Policies
- Module 16 - Corporate Management Policies
- Module 17 - Data Protection Responsibilities
- Module 18 - Data Protection Registers
- Module 19 - Data Protection and Privacy Controls
- Module 20 - Data Security Controls
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.