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Data Protection & Privacy Operations Professional

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.

  • 320 hours of instructor-led sessions, guided labs, case studies and capstone
  • End-to-end privacy operations: discovery → DSAR → remediation → automation
  • Certification-focused curriculum aligned to CDPO competencies
  • Career-ready outcomes for privacy, GRC and data governance roles
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Data Protection & Privacy Operations Professional

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8 weeks • 320 hours

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Course Overview

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.

Course Syllabus

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.

Introduction to data privacy and core principlesGDPR deep dive (parts 1 & 2)Malaysian PDPA, UAE PDPL and other global lawsPrivacy governance frameworks and RoPA basicsBigID: connecting data sources, running discovery scans, catalog explorationGDPR checklist and data classification exercises

M2: Consent, Rights & Privacy Program Management

Consent management, DSAR/DSR handling, DPIA/LIA fundamentals and practical BigID modules for DSAR and policy building.

Consent & preference managementDSAR/DSR handling workflows and verificationRisk assessments: DPIA, LIAPrivacy program management (policies, RoPA)BigID DSAR module, consent module, RoPA & policy buildersDrafting consent notices and DSAR templates

M3: Data Classification, Discovery & Security Controls

Advanced data discovery, classification, masking and technical controls with BigID plus incident response and breach management exercises.

Data classification frameworks and policy designData discovery & custom classifiers in BigIDMasking, encryption, DLP concepts and techniquesIncident response and breach management workflowsCatalog enrichment and risk dashboardsBreach simulation and masking exercises

M4: Advanced Privacy Operations & Automation

Third-party risk, retention & lifecycle management, automation and privacy-enhancing technologies; hands-on remediation and deletion automation with BigID.

Third-party/vendor risk managementRecords retention & data lifecycle policiesAutomation and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)BigID retention management, remediation & deletion automationWorkflow configuration and retention schedule creationVendor risk case study

M5: Enterprise Use Cases, Audits & BigID Projects

Sector-specific privacy use cases, audit readiness, privacy maturity assessments and dashboard/reporting using BigID.

Privacy maturity models and sector-specific considerations (finance, healthcare, telecom)Internal audits, gap assessments and compliance reportingAI/ML data privacy considerationsBigID automation: DSAR automation, dashboards, catalogs & reportingMock audits and dashboard creation

M6: Capstone & Certification Preparation

Full end-to-end BigID capstone project, revision sessions, mock certification and interview preparation aligned to CDPO competency framework.

End-to-end BigID project configuration (DSAR, catalog, retention, automation)Enterprise privacy strategy and capstone deliverablePractice exams and mock certification (CDPO-aligned)Interview preparation and final presentationsProject refinement, submission and evaluation

Why This Bootcamp?

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Enterprise Tool Hands-On (BigID)

Practical exposure to a leading privacy platform (BigID) for discovery, DSAR automation, remediation and reporting.

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Certification & Career Focused

Curriculum prepares learners for GSDC CDPO competencies and provides capstone evidence for employer evaluation.

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Operational Privacy Emphasis

Focus on privacy operations (DSAR, retention, breach response, automation) rather than only policy theory.

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Train-and-Place Model

Part of Garranto’s Train-and-Place ecosystem — skills, consulting-style practice and job placement support.

Fees & Schedule

8-Week Data Protection & Privacy Operations Program

SGD 10,000

Duration: 8 weeks (full-time) / 320 hours

Format: Instructor-led (virtual/in-person) + BigID labs & capstone

Mode: Blended learning

What's Included

  • 320 hours of structured learning and labs
  • BigID lab environment and enterprise project templates
  • Capstone project guidance and assessment
  • Certification preparation (CDPO-aligned) and practice tests
  • Career coaching, resume & interview preparation

How to Apply

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Submit online application

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Meet recommended prerequisites (basic IT/business process familiarity)

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Interview or advisory session with program coordinator

4

Enrollment confirmation & fee arrangement

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Pre-course onboarding and access to BigID lab

6

Program kick-off and orientation

Ready to Start?

Join our next cohort and launch your career in data science and machine learning. No prior experience required.

Our Instructors

Garranto Academy Privacy Practitioners

Privacy & Data Governance Instructors

Practitioners with enterprise privacy, GRC and BigID implementation experience. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Data privacy law (GDPR, PDPA, UAE PDPL)Privacy governance & RoPADSAR operations & DPIA/LIA facilitationBigID platform configuration & privacy automationPrivacy audits, maturity assessments & incident response

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for this bootcamp?
No particular prerequisites. Knowledge of business domains and data analysis is helpful.
What is the course duration and schedule?
This is an 8-week program with 80 hours of training. Classes run Monday-Friday with 2 hours daily.
What certification will I receive?
Prepares you for the GSDC Certified Data Science Professional (CDSP).
What job roles can I pursue after completion?
Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Data Engineer, NLP Engineer, etc.
Is there career support provided?
Yes: interview prep, resume building and job placement assistance.

Build Your Career in Privacy, Governance & Compliance

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.

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High-Demand Career Paths

Start your journey with solid grounding in Python, SQL, machine learning, and data visualization.

Data Privacy Analyst / Data Protection Analyst
Privacy Operations Specialist
Assistant Data Protection Officer (DPO Support)
Privacy Compliance Analyst
GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Analyst
Data Governance Specialist / Data Steward
DSAR / Rights Request Operations Specialist
Privacy Risk Analyst (DPIA / LIA Specialist)
Records Retention & Data Lifecycle Specialist
Privacy Automation & Reporting Specialist

Aligned to industry demand for privacy operations and governance professionals across tech, finance, healthcare, telecom and public sectors.

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