Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection (Singapore) 2020 (WSQ)
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LATEST UPDATE
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:
02 – 04 Nov 2026 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: In-person
01 – 03 Dec 2026 [Open for Registration]
Mode of Delivery: Online
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
Are you ready to be a more effective Data Protection Officer?
This course teaches you how to utilise risk-based tools to establish a robust data protection infrastructure for your organisation. Through this course, you will acquire practical data governance and data protection knowledge and skills, and learn to utilise risk-based tools to establish a robust data protection infrastructure for your organisation.
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PRE-REQUISITE
This course does not have specific prerequisites; however, a basic understanding of the PDPA would be beneficial as the course delves into the practical aspects of legal processes.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of being accountable for the personal data that your organisation handles
• Identify and manage risks in personal data management
• Develop a Data Protection Management Programme
• Conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment
• Manage data breaches
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.
Participants who have received their Certificate of Participation have the option of registering for an examination administered by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) where they will be issued with the Practitioner Certificate upon passing the examination.
Participants will need to take this examination within 6 months from date of course completion. For more information about this examination, please click here.
Note: The examination fee of $54.50 (inclusive of GST) applies.
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.
Tommy Lim
Straits Interactive
Tommy is a certified Adult Educator and has been conducting training for various ATOs as well as corporate clients. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Manager, trained in both the local privacy regulations as well as the general awareness of the EU-GDPR regulations. With more than 30 years of corporate experience, Tommy had served in various senior positions and had been involved in the setting up of corporate offices in ASEAN, Indo-China, and the UAE since 2005.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$708
After SWDA Funding 70%
$708
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$1,308
(No Funding)
$1,308
(No Funding)
$1,308
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
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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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Practitioner Certificate in Personal Data Protection (Singapore) 2020 (WSQ)
$ SGD 1308
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