Accredited under ANSI/ISO standards 17024:2012, CIPM is the world’s first and only certification in privacy program management. When you earn a CIPM, it shows that you don’t just know privacy regulations—you know how to make it work for your organisation. In other words, you’re the go-to person for day-to-day operations when it comes to privacy.
Privacy Program Management is the how-to training on implementing a privacy program framework, managing the privacy program operational lifecycle and structuring a knowledgeable, high performing privacy team. Those taking this course will learn the skills to manage privacy in an organisation through process and technology – regardless of jurisdiction or industry.
The GDPR includes among its mandates the requirement to appoint knowledgeable DPOs (data protection officers) tasked with monitoring compliance, managing internal data protection activities, training data processing staff, conducting internal audits and more. There’s a lot to know, there’s a lot at stake and there’s a lot of opportunity for privacy professionals with the right training and education.
This course is suitable for:
The CIPM certification is comprised of two domains:
Domain 1 provides a solid foundation for the governance of a privacy program and defines how the privacy program may be developed, measured and improved.
Domain 2 details the management and operations of the privacy program governance model within the context of the organisation’s privacy strategy. The Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle domain is built upon a common industry-accepted framework.
The CIPM body of knowledge outlines all the concepts and topics that you need to know to become certified. The exam blueprint gives you an idea of how many questions from each topic area you can expect on the exam. We recommend you download and read the following publications provided by the IAPP:
CIPM Certified Information Privacy Manager
COMBINATION PRICING: Take CIPM and CIPP together and receive a $500 discount on course fees
What’s included in your training:
The IAPP uses computer-based exams, which are administered through Pearson VUE testing centres at locations throughout the world. Available testing centres can be viewed upon scheduling an exam. You will receive your results immediately upon concluding your exam, and a confirmation print out will be provided by the testing centre. Exam results will update in the IAPP system after one business day.
All results are placed on a common scale, ranging from 100 to 500. The passing score for all IAPP exams is 300 (which does not represent 50 percent). Typically, passing scores range between 65 and 80 percent correct, depending on the program and exam form.
Candidates unsuccessful on the examination are permitted to sit for the next exam administration at a reduced fee of $375.
Additional Resources provided by the IAPP
Preparing for the exam – https://iapp.org/certify/prepare/
Maintaining your certification – https://iapp.org/certify/cpe/
IAPP offers its training in a modular format using 2-day courses. By combing your CIPM certification with the Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E) 2-day course, you’ll be uniquely equipped to fulfil the DPO requirements of the GDPR. The CIPP/E relates to the knowledge a DPO must have concerning the European legal framework of the legislation, and the CIPM the theoretical aspects necessary to lead an organisation’s data protection efforts. Talk to ALC about a combined course discount!