GDPR
Data Protection Officer (CDPO) (PECB Certified)
Official PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) training in Nigeria — learn to hold statutory responsibility for data protection compliance.
This is an official PECB certification programme, delivered under our PECB partnership — explore PECB training in Nigeria or see the full portfolio.
Available GDPR training courses
Delivered by Ykay Consulting Hub, a PECB Authorized Partner. Pick the level that fits your career stage.
What is GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)?
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer programme prepares professionals to carry formal responsibility for data protection compliance — advising the organisation, monitoring compliance, managing data protection impact assessments, and acting as the contact point for data subjects and supervisory authorities.
Why it matters in Nigeria
Data protection regulation has arrived in force: the Nigeria Data Protection Act imposes real obligations and penalties, and GDPR extends to any Nigerian organisation handling EU residents' data. Every organisation of consequence needs someone competent in the DPO role — and credible DPOs are scarce.
Who should attend
- Current and aspiring Data Protection Officers
- Legal and compliance leads with privacy responsibility
- Information governance and records managers
- Consultants offering privacy programme services
What you will learn
- The DPO role: tasks, position and independence
- Building and running a privacy compliance programme
- Data protection impact assessments in practice
- Handling data subject rights requests
- Breach response and notification duties
- Working with processors, vendors and cross-border transfers
- Acting as contact point for supervisory authorities
How do I get started with this training?
This programme is delivered live virtually or in person, by arrangement with official PECB course materials. Scheduled dates are announced on our events page; corporate cohorts can be arranged in-house around your calendar — contact our admissions team for group and bundle pricing.
Examination and certification
The programme concludes with the official PECB GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) certification exam. Passing earns a PECB Certified credential, issued and verifiable by PECB. Exam format, retake policy and credential maintenance follow the current PECB Examination Rules and Policies — confirmed in full at registration.
Next step: enrol on this page — or contact our admissions team for corporate groups, in-house scheduling and bundle pricing.
What you receive
Expert-led learning experience
Digital course materials
Practical exercises and case studies
Assessment and completion credential
Continued access through the CDRL learning portal
Delivery & flexibility
Programs run on a flexible schedule with virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery options tailored to the audience. Corporate enrollment is available for teams.
Where this takes you
Certified-alumni frequently move into roles such as:Data Protection OfficerPrivacy AnalystCompliance Officer