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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

77 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

What you'll learn

  • Learners will learn roles, compliance standards, data subject rights, and responsibilities of organizations with respect to GDPR.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Navigate GDPR confidently—the cornerstone of modern data privacy.

- In today’s data-driven world, personal information is currency—and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the law that governs how it’s handled. Whether you're a business professional, web designer, or aspiring data analyst, understanding GDPR is no longer optional—it's essential. This course demystifies GDPR and empowers you to protect user data, build trust, and stay compliant. Why This Course Matters for your Career - GDPR affects organizations worldwide, not just in Europe. With fines reaching up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, non-compliance can be catastrophic. - Data privacy roles are growing 30% faster than average globally. - GDPR knowledge is now a top skill for roles in IT, marketing, legal, and UX. - GDPR-certified professionals report up to 20% higher salaries in compliance-related roles. What You’ll Learn - Key GDPR terminology and principles - Rights of data subjects and how to honor them - Organizational responsibilities and compliance strategies - Real-world applications of GDPR in business and tech - How GDPR affects you—whether you're in the EU or not What Makes This Course Unique ✔ Bite-sized lessons with interactive quizzes and real-world examples ✔ Designed for non-lawyers—no legal background required ✔ Cumulative assessment to validate your learning ✔ Learn in under 3 hours—perfect for busy professionals ✔ Includes downloadable GDPR resources for future reference Who Should Take This Course - IT and compliance officers - Marketing and sales teams working with user analytics - Business professionals handling customer data - Web and UX designers building privacy-first platforms - Students and job seekers wanting GDPR on their CV Join today and continue on your road to becoming a privacy champion—protect data, build trust, and future-proof your career.

Welcome! This course is aimed at business professionals, web designers, and other interested professionals who collect, process, use, or otherwise encounter personal data subject to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation. By the end of this course, learners will be familiar with roles involved in assuring compliance with GDPR standards, the rights of GDPR data subjects, responsibilities of organizations regarding GDPR and the consequences for failure to comply with the law.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

1 videoTotal 5 minutes
  • What is GDPR?5 minutes
1 readingTotal 1 minute
  • A Note on Course Contact Information1 minute
1 assignmentTotal 2 minutes
  • What is GDPR Knowledge Check2 minutes

What's included

2 videos2 assignments

2 videosTotal 9 minutes
  • GDPR Terminology4 minutes
  • Key Principles of GDPR5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes
  • Terminology of GDPR Knowledge Check5 minutes
  • Key Principles of GDPR Knowledge Check10 minutes

What's included

2 videos2 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Rights of Data Subjects (Part 1)6 minutes
  • Rights of Data Subjects (Part 2)5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes
  • Rights of Data Subjects (Part 1) Knowledge Check5 minutes
  • Rights of Data Subjects (Part 2) Knowledge Check5 minutes

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 8 minutes
  • The Responsibilities of Organizations8 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes
  • Responsibilities of Organizations Knowledge Check10 minutes

What's included

1 assignment

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • The ABCs of GDPR: Cumulative Assessment30 minutes

What's included

1 video1 reading

1 videoTotal 1 minute
  • Conclusion1 minute
1 readingTotal 2 minutes
  • GDPR Resources2 minutes

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DW
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Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Excellent EU litigation and an excellent introduction to GDPR compliance

AL
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Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

A brief course that is well organized and focused on online data privacy.

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Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

The exercises and the scenarios were the most helpful as it helps me understand practically and how to apply them! Great Course!

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