Data Governance for Data Protection Managers

Learn to confidently lead your organisation’s data protection and data governance efforts.

Who Should Attend?

  • Compliance Managers or Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • Human Resource, Admin, IT personnel, Sales and Business Development Executive / Managers who need to be involved in data protection matters
  • Organisations setting up their PDPA compliance processes & systems
  • Newly appointed Data Protection Officers
Training Partners

Straits Interactive

This comprehensive, two-day Data Governance Course provides a robust introduction to data governance principles and practical skills and tools you need for operational compliance.

Gain essential skills in data lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment and learn addresses industry needs for robust data governance frameworks, enhancing your ability to manage data responsibly and mitigate risks

Master the core principles of data protection and learn how to apply them directly to your organisation’s needs. We focus on real-world scenarios to ensure you can immediately implement what you’ve learned.

What You’ll Learn and Do

This course is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills in data governance, focusing on data protection and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The training will cover various aspects of data lifecycle management, incident response, and accountability, preparing learners to take on roles such as Data Protection Officers or other data governance roles within their organisations. With our platform approach, you’ll gain access to top-notch tools and resources to assist you in your role.

Details

Eligibility

Participants should have:

  • Be aged 21 years and above
  • Possess a Diploma qualification or above
  • Have at least 2 years of working experience
About the Course

Duration:

  • 2 full days (9am to 6pm), Duration: 16 hrs

Language of Instruction:

  • English

Mode of Learning:

  • Face-to-face classroom presentations
  • Hands-on exercises

Assessment:

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be a written assessment with a case study conducted at the end of the course.

Course Module

Unit 1: Information Life Cycle

Unit 2: Principles within the Information Lifecycle

Unit 3: Data Governance Framework

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify the information life cycle and relevant ethical guidelines in the Infocomm Technology (ICT) industry within the organisation.
  • Apply standard practices of data and privacy policies, laws and regulations for data handling (information life-cycle).
  • Obtain necessary approvals for data handling and oversee transfer of data within the organisation.
  • Develop and roll out detailed guidelines on handling data throughout its lifecycle and communicate the compliance framework to all employees within the organisation.
  • Monitor compliance with data policies, workflows and rules as part of accountability to recognise indicators of data breach and to investigate data breaches.
Trainer

Dr Celine Chew

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.

Mohammad Said bin Salleh

Straits Interactive

With over 12 years of training experience, Said believes that impactful learning must be active, not passive. His true passion lies in three things: creating “aha” moments, empowering individuals through transformative learning, and witnessing learners confidently apply their newfound knowledge to real-world challenges. His interactive and engaging sessions foster a supportive environment where participants feel empowered to explore, experiment, and excel.

Said has an Advanced Diploma in Data Protection from Singapore Management University. He is ACTA certified and a Certified GRC Professional (OCEG). His expertise covers a wide range of topics, including data analytics, data visualization, data protection, risk management, and service excellence. His training empowers a diverse range of professionals across Singapore and Malaysia to turn complex subjects into clear, actionable skills they need to succeed.

Fees & Funding

COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident 

$531.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

$351.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ ETSS Funding (20%)

$531.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$351.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

$351.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

$351.00

After SWDA Funding (50%)

+ MCES Funding (20%)

International Participant

$981.00

(No Funding)

$981.00

(No Funding)

$981.00

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST
ETSS Funding refers to SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
MCES Funding refers to SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
UTAP Support refers to NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme