Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
Master the basics of responsible use of Generative AI as a foundation to drive digital transformation and innovation in your organisation.
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Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
NEXT INTAKE INFORMATION
10 – 12 Nov 2026 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: In-person
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
The Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) credential shows the knowledge to build one’s organisation’s privacy structures from the ground up. The risk for organizations that do not comply with data privacy regulations is costly, as is the loss of customer trust. Companies that employ professionals with CIPT certifications are better able to apply strategies, policies, processes and techniques to manage cybersecurity risks while enabling prudent data use for business purposes.
This training applies to anyone in IT, security, or engineering. Privacy in Technology training teaches technology and data professionals how to understand and integrate strategies and techniques to minimize privacy threats. The curriculum includes privacy-by-design principles; implementing data and process-oriented strategies to support privacy policies; and managing threats from AI, location tracking etc.
Whether one works in the public or private sector, data privacy skills are quickly becoming a must-have—and that’s a great opportunity for you.
Participants who wish to sit for the examination offered by IAPP can purchase the one-time exam voucher at a special rate directly from Straits Interactive. Please refer to Fees/Funding tab for more details.
This module is part of the Advanced Certificate in Data Governance Systems programme.
Details
PRE-REQUISITE
This is not a foundation course, participants are expected to have the following pre-requisites:
• Good knowledge of IT and data protection; and
• Tertiary level qualifications; and/or
• At least 2 years of working experience
• Recognise foundational elements for embedding privacy in technology
• Describe the fundamentals of privacy as they relate to the privacy technologist
• Identify the risks to privacy that are inherent throughout the data life cycle and explain how software security helps to mitigate privacy threats
• Outline how technical measures and privacy-enhancing technologies may be used to enhance privacy throughout all steps of the data life-cycle
• Explain the role of privacy engineering within an organisation
• Describe the process and methodology of the privacy-by-design model
• Examine the unique challenges that come from online privacy issues
The CIPT body of knowledge outlines all the concepts and topics that you need to know to become certified.
Read the full CIPT Body of Knowledge document:
CIPT Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint
• Lecture style
• Video clips
• Discussions with consultants
• Role play / presentations
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Participation issued by Singapore Management University.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
Trainers & Consultants
Straits Interactive is an Official Training Partner of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Our trainers have been actively engaged in doing actual PDPA audits of Singaporean companies for Straits Interactive, and are certified by IAPP to conduct the CIPT course. Together, the team has also trained thousands of participants in the Personal Data Protection Act.
Dr Kevin Shepherdson
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive
Kevin provides and drives the vision, strategy and innovation of the company’s Data Privacy, GRC (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance), Data Governance and Gen AI offerings that build upon the foundation of enabling trusted businesses and responsible marketing. He has also attained his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specialising in Generative AI from Golden Gate University. Previously, Kevin had a successful career riding on market and tech trends with leading MNCs in multimedia (Creative), Internet/Java (Sun) and Database/Cloud technology (Oracle). He is also the author of the books “99 Privacy Breaches to Beware of”, “The AI Factory” and “AI Ethical Breaches to Be Aware Of”. In 2021, Kevin was awarded the SkillsFuture Fellowship in recognition of his commitment to lifelong learning and skills mastery.
Dr Celine Chew
Head of Learning & Development,
Straits Interactive
As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. She has attained her DBA I Generative AI and also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies.
Edwin Concepcion
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, AIGP
Certified Lead Implementer in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 37301
PECB Certified Trainer for ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 37301
Edwin is the Head of the Data Protection-as-a-Service unit. As an international trainer and consultant, he provides privacy and data protection training, consulting and advisories to various organizations which include retail and hospitality, publishing, education, telcommunications and others. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry in various management roles from enterprise solutions, marketing and product management.
Chen Hwee Ling
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT, EXIN(GDPR), M(IS), M(Ed), Adv Cert (DPOE), Adv Cert (GRDC)
Trainer, Straits Interactive
Hwee Ling is a Certified Information Privacy Manager, Certified Information Privacy Technologist and Certified Information Privacy Principles (Asia). As an educator and engineer of information systems for more than thirty years, Hwee Ling has extensive experience working in areas such as Information Technology Service Management, Software Development, Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation. With upward trend of automation and digitalization of business operations, Hwee Ling brings insights to help organisation understand and mitigate data protection as well as information security risks.
Nicholas Cheong
Fellow of Information Privacy,
CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, GRCP
Trainer, Straits Interactive
Nick is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for Europe and Asia, certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He has also been certified by the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (“OCEG”) as a Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP) and GRC Auditor (GRCA).
Nick has benefited from 25 years of legal practice, managing risks as a diving instructor and as a drug supervision officer. He is from the first batch of PDPC approved trainers when PDPC first launched its data protection course. He has provided data protection training and consultancy since 2014.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$1,177.20
After SWDA Funding 70%
$1,177.20
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
$3,924.00
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
IAPP CERTIFICATION EXAM PURCHASE
The IAPP Certification exam is NOT included in the course fees. However, an exam coupon code for S$130.80 (including GST) can be purchased from Straits Interactive to redeem the IAPP exam voucher for the course completed.
Terms & conditions:
• The special offer is available only to class participants and is non-transferable.
• This limited-time offer is available for 7 days from and inclusive of the 3rd day of the class.
• Payment must be made within 3 working days from the date of invoice issuance. Once payment is made, a unique coupon code tagged to the registered IAPP account email will be provided and is valid for 30 days.
• The exam voucher redeemed thereafter is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued.
• Exam coupon code once sold is non-refundable and non-transferable.
This special price only applies to the first exam attempt and does not apply to exam retakes.
More details will be shared on the 3rd day of the class.
The IAPP Certification Exam is not funded by SSG, and the course fee does not include the exam voucher. Consequently, the coupon code purchased from SI for the IAPP exam is not eligible for reimbursement with SkillsFuture Credits.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
Click here to find out more.
SELF SPONSORED
# SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
# Workfare Skills Support Scheme
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
COMPANY SPONSORED
# Enhanced Training Support Scheme
• Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 million
• Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
• Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Trainers must not be a full-time national serviceman
• Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company’s SME’s status has been approved. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:
• AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
• Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.
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Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
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