Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (FC.dp.)

Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (FC.dp.)

   Classroom / Virtual-LIVE Programme

 

 

 The Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (FC.dp) represents a grounding of fundamental knowledge and practical application of data protection legal requirements

Demonstrate your knowledge of data protection principles, regulations, and best practices with the FC.dp. Qualification

 

The Foundation Certificate in Data Protection ("FC.dp.") is the UK’s leading foundational-level qualification which equips professionals with essential expertise and practical skills in data protection compliance.

This highly-practical introductory qualification programme explores data protection requirements through real-life applications and scenarios.

 

 

The FC.dp. serves as a valuable  stepping-stone for career development or further progression within data protection...

 

 

FC.dp - Classroom Programme

FC.dp. Virtual-LIVE Programme

The FC.dp. Programme

The FC.dp. Programme requires candidates to complete the folllowing highly practical training courses on a Classroom or Virtual basis:

To complete the Programme having attended the requiste training, candidates are then required to:

  • study of course materials (supplied for the Level 1 and Level 2 training sessions)
  • pass an online examination

Both requisite training courses can be taken on a Classroom or Virtual (Teams) basis, and dates are available throughout the year. Those wishing to attend Classroom training can select from multiple cities/dates throughout the UK (see blue box below).

 

Online Examination

The examination is wholly online and comprises 20 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are supplied with their own individual enrolment credentials so can proceed with their examination when they feel ready to do so.

 

Candidates who successfully pass the examination are awarded a certificate and can assign "FC.dp." after their name should they wish to do so.

 

 

  

Programme - Things to Know

 

Fees

 

Classroom Programme

£1,495 plus VAT (fully inclusive of tuition, materials and examination).

 

Virtual-LIVE Programme (facilitated via Microsoft Teams)

£1,295 plus VAT (fully inclusive of tuition, materials and examination).

 

Programme Enrolment only

£495 plus VAT (this option is for candidates who have completed both requisite courses on an individual basis in the past two years. This option includes enrolment for the examination)

 

A discount of 10% is available for each additional candidate from your organisation enrolling at the same time.

 

Candidates who have attended one of the requisite courses in the past two years (on either a Classroom or Virtual-LIVE basis) are not required to attend the same session again. In this instance, the 'Classroom' or 'Virtual-LIVE' Programee will be reduced by £350 plus VAT to reflect past attendance.
 

 

Syllabus

The Syllabus for the Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Programme (FC.dp.) is available for download here.

 

 

Further Information & Queries

If you have a query about the Programme, please:

  • visit the FAQs page
  • telephone PDP at +44 (0)207 014 3399
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Enrol onto the Programme

Applications for the Programme can be made by

 

Upcoming Requisite Courses:

  Compulsory Courses
Candidates must attend all courses shown in the table below (click on the links to see the course descriptions which open in a new window)

Compulsory Courses City Date
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1
Jersey (Classroom)Mon 12 May 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Mon 19 May 2025
Isle of Man (Classroom)Mon 16 Jun 2025
London (Classroom)Mon 30 Jun 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Mon 14 Jul 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Mon 08 Sep 2025
London (Classroom)Mon 06 Oct 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Mon 20 Oct 2025
Bristol (Classroom)Mon 03 Nov 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Mon 17 Nov 2025
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 2
Jersey (Classroom)Tue 13 May 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Tue 20 May 2025
Isle of Man (Classroom)Tue 17 Jun 2025
London (Classroom)Tue 01 Jul 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Tue 15 Jul 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Tue 09 Sep 2025
London (Classroom)Tue 07 Oct 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Tue 21 Oct 2025
Bristol (Classroom)Tue 04 Nov 2025
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)Tue 18 Nov 2025


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Data Protection Essential Knowledge Training Course Testimonials:

 

 

“Great foundation level of Data Protection, good level of breakout rooms and questions to discuss. Informative, useful and well adapted for all industry types."
Donna Jones
Direct Line Group

 

“Very interesting. The Individual Rights section was particularly useful."
Jane Munro
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

 

“Excellent course. The trainer was very good, clear and precise and made it easier to understand. All of the course was very useful, the content was good and met my expectations and beyond."
Tracey Bernthal
SBAA

 

“Excellent. I really enjoyed taking this course. It was very well set out and informative."
Raquel Farmer
NHBC

 

“Comprehensive instruction and good course materials.”
Emma Reed
Metropolitan Police Service

 

“John's pace was excellent. The part that was most useful was having the handouts in advance and every slide being provided meant I could take my own notes.”
Julie Maher
Scottish Forestry

 

“John was fantastic and had a wealth of information to share. The content of the session was brilliant and I really feel I have learnt alot.”
Cerys Entwistle
DFS group

 

“A very informative but concise introduction to Data Protection. I feel just the right amount of information was included so that you do not feel overloaded, leading nicely on to level 2.”
Jemima Upsall
Ageas Insurance

 

“The detailed explanation of component parts of GDPR with examples provided for further context was particularly useful.”
Dan Bradley
The Shipowners’ Club

 

“This course was informative and detailed. It is an excellent Level 1 course on data protection.”
Melissa Smith
Cayman Islands Government

 

“Great opening into the DP world.”
Lorraine Britton
BAE Systems

 

“Excellent. The course was easy to understand and very informative. I enjoyed it.”
Tebadi Digwamaje
Vodacom, South Africa

 

"Overall the course was very useful and an excellent insight to the requirements. I felt that the trainer definitely had the experience and knowledge to deal with any query we could throw (and we asked a lot of questions!!)"
Richard Owen
Ageas Insurance


"Very well qualified trainer & excellent examples. Useful course & very helpful to me personally"
Mark Maxwell
DEFRA


"Tutor was very knowledgeable & open to questions"
Sarah McAdam
Rail Delivery Group


"Tutor had excellent knowledge and a great overview of Data Protection law"
James Hagan
Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman


"The instructor’s knowledge was second to none and I would absolutely recommend this course."
Rik Ferguson
Trend Micro


"The tutor’s abilities in dealing with questions were excellent."
Antonia Daniel
The Pensions Regulator


"Relevant and practical. Good course notes to take away will help with the implementation of our DP policy. An excellent course."
David Higginson
ING Direct


“Excellent course!”
David Sinclair
Argyll & Bute Council


“Clear, concise, very good.”
Ashley von Schwan
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP


“The tutor provided some good examples that helped to put theory into practice.”
Kasia Mozdzen
Scottish Government


“Excellent.”
Peter Brown
Ministry of Defence


“The trainer presented the course very well.”
Natasha Morley
RWE NPower