M1: Foundations of Data Privacy & Governance
Core concepts in global data protection law and governance frameworks, plus initial BigID discovery labs and data classification practice.
An intensive, hands-on professional program teaching end-to-end privacy operations, global data protection regulations (GDPR, PDPA, UAE PDPL), privacy governance, DSAR operations, DPIA/LIA execution, data discovery & classification using BigID, privacy automation, and certification preparation for Data Protection Officer competencies. Includes capstone project and practical BigID labs to ensure operational readiness in enterprise privacy teams.
Data Protection & Privacy Operations Professional
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8 weeks • 320 hours







An intensive, hands-on professional program teaching end-to-end privacy operations, global data protection regulations (GDPR, PDPA, UAE PDPL), privacy governance, DSAR operations, DPIA/LIA execution, data discovery & classification using BigID, privacy automation, and certification preparation for Data Protection Officer competencies. Includes capstone project and practical BigID labs to ensure operational readiness in enterprise privacy teams.
Core concepts in global data protection law and governance frameworks, plus initial BigID discovery labs and data classification practice.
Consent management, DSAR/DSR handling, DPIA/LIA fundamentals and practical BigID modules for DSAR and policy building.
Advanced data discovery, classification, masking and technical controls with BigID plus incident response and breach management exercises.
Third-party risk, retention & lifecycle management, automation and privacy-enhancing technologies; hands-on remediation and deletion automation with BigID.
Sector-specific privacy use cases, audit readiness, privacy maturity assessments and dashboard/reporting using BigID.
Full end-to-end BigID capstone project, revision sessions, mock certification and interview preparation aligned to CDPO competency framework.
Practical exposure to a leading privacy platform (BigID) for discovery, DSAR automation, remediation and reporting.
Curriculum prepares learners for GSDC CDPO competencies and provides capstone evidence for employer evaluation.
Focus on privacy operations (DSAR, retention, breach response, automation) rather than only policy theory.
Part of Garranto’s Train-and-Place ecosystem — skills, consulting-style practice and job placement support.
SGD 10,000
Duration: 8 weeks (full-time) / 320 hours
Format: Instructor-led (virtual/in-person) + BigID labs & capstone
Mode: Blended learning
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Meet recommended prerequisites (basic IT/business process familiarity)
Interview or advisory session with program coordinator
Enrollment confirmation & fee arrangement
Pre-course onboarding and access to BigID lab
Program kick-off and orientation
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Privacy & Data Governance Instructors
Practitioners with enterprise privacy, GRC and BigID implementation experience. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This program equips learners for operational and analyst-level privacy roles across sectors — focusing on practical skills and tool proficiency required by modern privacy teams.
Start your journey with solid grounding in Python, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization.
Aligned to industry demand for privacy operations and governance professionals across tech, finance, healthcare, telecom and public sectors.
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