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XPRI: Xcademia Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner

5-Day Instructor-Led Programme

The XPRI Certification Programme is the practitioner standard for privacy and data protection professionals who implement GDPR compliance programmes, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments, advise on international data transfers, and govern data protection across complex multi-regulation environments. Assessed on Day 5 through a supervised DPIA and privacy programme design scenario. No MCQs. No membership fees. No annual maintenance.

Duration

5 Days

Price

$4,495

XPRI: Xcademia Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner
Duration
5 Days
Complete in 5 days
Learning Style
Mentor-led, practical and scenario-based
Guided walkthroughs, real-world examples, and applied skills for the workplace.

Course Overview

Data protection is one of the most complex compliance disciplines in the UK and EU market. The GDPR has been in force since 2018 and organisations continue to fail audits, receive enforcement notices, and pay fines. The IAPP CIPP/E is the leading privacy certification but it is a 90-question multiple choice exam that tests legal knowledge recall, not the practical ability to conduct a DPIA, design a Records of Processing Activities framework, or advise a board on cross-border data transfer mechanisms. XPRI builds practitioners who can do the work. Across five instructor-led days, participants build data protection practitioner capability across the complete privacy professional remit: UK GDPR and EU GDPR legal foundations and post-Brexit divergence, lawful basis analysis, data subject rights management, DPIA methodology, international data transfers and the post-Schrems II landscape, privacy by design and default, data breach response and ICO notification, processor and supplier management, and sector-specific requirements including NHS DSPT, financial services, and AI systems processing personal data. On Day 5, participants conduct a complete DPIA for a complex AI-enabled data processing scenario and design a privacy governance structure. A senior practitioner assesses DPIA methodology, legal analysis quality, and governance framework design. XPRI certificate and Practitioner Assessment Report issued. Aligned with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ICO Accountability Framework, EDPB guidelines, ISO 27701, PECR, NHS DSPT, and DORA data protection requirements.

Hands-On Learning

Hands-on DPIA completion exercises, Records of Processing Activities design, lawful basis analysis for complex scenarios, international transfer mechanism assessment, and a supervised privacy programme design on Day 5.

Mentor-Led Sessions

Mentor-led sessions examining real ICO enforcement decisions, EDPB guidelines on consent and legitimate interests, cross-border transfer practical challenges, and how privacy programmes are governed in NHS, financial services, and enterprise contexts.

Career-Ready Skills

Conduct comprehensive DPIAs, advise on lawful basis and data subject rights, govern international data transfers, and design accountable privacy programmes that satisfy ICO and EDPB expectations.

Learning Outcomes

Apply UK GDPR and EU GDPR to complex data processing scenarios including lawful basis analysis, special category conditions, and post-Brexit divergence

Conduct comprehensive DPIAs including AI system DPIAs aligned to EDPB guidelines and EU AI Act FRIA methodology

Advise on international data transfers using UK IDTA, EU SCCs, Transfer Impact Assessments, and DPF in the post-Schrems II landscape

Draft and govern Article 28-compliant DPAs, manage sub-processor chains, and conduct cloud service provider due diligence

Manage data subject requests across all eight rights with compliant SLA management, identity verification, and refusal governance

Design privacy programmes aligned to the ICO Accountability Framework and ISO 27701, including DPO governance, breach response, and ROPA maintenance

Prerequisites

1

Minimum 12 months in a compliance, legal, governance, or technology role with exposure to data protection concepts

2

Basic understanding of UK GDPR or EU GDPR at awareness level. No legal qualification required.

3

Familiarity with basic IT and data concepts: databases, personal data types, and organisational data flows

Detailed Syllabus

Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage

Topics Covered:
  • •UK GDPR (retained from EU GDPR with UK modifications) and Data Protection Act 2018 relationship
  • •EU adequacy decision for the UK: status, Schrems II implications, and divergence risk going forward
  • •UK ICO vs EU supervisory authority roles: one-stop-shop mechanism and UK equivalent for cross-border cases
  • •UK GDPR territorial scope under Article 3: when UK law applies to non-UK organisations
  • •Brexit implications for UK organisations with EEA customers: dual compliance obligations and practical management
Stage 5Final Capstone

XPRI: Xcademia Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner — Capstone Project

On Day 5, participants conduct a full DPIA for a complex scenario involving an AI-powered recruitment screening system processing CV data, criminal record checks, and facial analysis. They must complete the DPIA including necessity and proportionality assessment, risk identification, and mitigation measures, then design a privacy governance structure for the simulated enterprise covering DPO governance, processor management, and breach response. The senior practitioner assesses legal analysis accuracy, DPIA methodology, and governance framework quality.

Assessed by a senior Xcademia practitioner

Framework Alignment

This course is mapped directly onto the standards your organisation already answers to. No invented frameworks, no proprietary jargon.

  • UK GDPR

    Global

    Primary UK data protection law: all articles referenced throughout with ICO guidance and enforcement decisions applied

  • EU GDPR

    Global

    EU data protection regulation: EDPB guidelines, SCCs, and EU enforcement decisions throughout

  • ICO Accountability Framework

    Global

    UK Information Commissioner accountability self-assessment: primary governance reference for UK practitioners

  • EDPB Guidelines

    Global

    European Data Protection Board guidelines on consent, DPIAs, AI, transfers, and administrative fines throughout

  • ISO 27701

    Global

    Privacy Information Management System: PIMS implementation as ISO 27001 extension in programme design module

  • NHS DSPT

    Global

    NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit: sector-specific requirements for NHS organisations throughout

  • PECR 2003

    Global

    Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: UK cookie, email, and direct marketing compliance throughout

  • UK IDTA

    Global

    UK International Data Transfer Agreement: primary post-Brexit transfer mechanism reference throughout

Skills You'll Gain

Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice

UK GDPR and EU GDPR legal analysisLawful basis assessment and LIADPIA methodology (Article 35)Data subject rights managementInternational transfers (IDTA/SCCs/TIA)Processor due diligence and DPA draftingData breach response and ICO notificationPrivacy by design implementationPECR and cookie complianceNHS DSPT privacy requirementsISO 27701DPO role and privacy programme governance

Career Progression

A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time

Data Protection OfficerPrivacy ManagerLegal Counsel (Data Protection)Privacy AnalystCompliance Manager (Privacy)DPO as a Service Practitioner
Flexible Delivery Options

Ways to Learn

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Instructor-Led Training

Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.

5 Days
Small cohorts
  • Live instructor interaction (real-time)
  • Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
  • Guided resources and session notes provided
  • Structured Q&A and practical discussion

Price per person

$4,495+ VAT

Group enrolments and early planning options available.

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Onsite Training

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We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.

5 Days

Custom pricing based on:

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  • • Customisation requirements
  • Training at your location
  • Customised content for your team
  • Flexible scheduling

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Venue-Based

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Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.

5 Days

Custom pricing based on:

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  • • Customisation requirements
  • Professional training venue
  • Face-to-face instruction
  • Networking opportunities

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Blended

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Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

5 Days

Timeline tailored to learner availability

Custom pricing based on:

  • • Team size & location
  • • Training dates & duration
  • • Customisation requirements
  • Mix of online and classroom
  • Self-paced pre-work
  • Intensive practical sessions

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All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.

Premium Training Option

Prefer a Faster, Personalised Route into IT?

Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.

Personalised XPRI: Xcademia Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner learning plan
Tailored to your pace and goals
Live 1-to-1 sessions
With an experienced mentor
Real-world troubleshooting
Practice, not just exam theory
Flexible scheduling
To fit around work, study, or family

"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."

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Exam & Certification Information

Everything you need to know about the certification exams

Awarding Organisation
Xcademia
Credential Awarded
Certificate of completion

Important Information

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

Credential

Certificate of Completion

On successful completion of XPRI: Xcademia Privacy and Data Protection Practitioner, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this course

CIPP/E is a 90 MCQ exam testing legal knowledge recall. It costs $550 for the exam plus $150 annual membership and $250 per year maintenance fee. XPRI is 5 instructor-led days applied to real scenarios: lawful basis analysis, DPIA completion, international transfer assessment, and DPA drafting, assessed on Day 5 through a supervised DPIA and programme design. The Practitioner Assessment Report documents what was designed, not a multiple choice score.

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