Hands-on Data Protection Officer (DPO)(Data Governance)
Hands-on Data Protection Officer (DPO)(Data Governance)
Training Partners
Next Session
Duration
3 Days
Cost
SGD2180
Contact
(+65) 6717 2585
wsq@straitsinteractive.com
Ideal For
- Current and aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs) looking to enhance their practical skills.
- Compliance Managers with oversight of data protection initiatives.
- Team members responsible for handling personal data and ensuring data privacy, for example Human Resource, Admin, IT, Sales and Business Development Executive / Managers
- Organisations setting up their PDPA compliance processes & systems
Course ID: TGS-2025053889 | This course is eligible for SSG funding and it is UTAP supported.
| INTAKE INFORMATION Mode of Delivery: Classroom Facilitation | DATES |
| OPEN FOR REGISTRATION | 24 - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dates for 2026 will be announced soon |
Are you a Data Protection Officer (DPO) struggling to turn knowledge into practical action? You’re not alone. The gap between understanding the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and effectively implementing it across your organisation might feel overwhelming.
You might be concerned about your organisation’s data privacy and compliance, worried about the potential for a devastating data breach, a hefty fine, or irreparable harm to your brand’s reputation.
Our 3-day Hands-on Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training course is designed to bridge this gap. This comprehensive course equips you with the tools and strategies to operationalize the PDPA effectively. You’ll gain a practical, step-by-step approach to drafting essential data protection policies and implementing robust processes that will significantly reduce your organisation’s risk.
What You’ll Learn and Do
This isn’t just another lecture series. Our training is built around real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises work. You’ll work on practical exercises that allow you to:
- Assess your organisation’s current compliance status and identify critical gaps.
- Draft and implement effective policies to protect personal data.
- Develop a data protection framework that fits your business.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear action plan to ensure your organisation is not only compliant but also secure.
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Meet our team of trainers:
 | Celine Chew As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Head of Learning and Development of Straits Interactive, 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. Celine 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. Combining both her educator, musical and change management background, Celine crafted and trained a tailored curricula for educators on utilising ChatGPT for teaching and learning, training educators' adeptness with these tools. Through her hands-on approach and strategic insights, she has significantly advanced the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies in these vital areas as well as playing a crucial role for the launch of Straits first AI Data Protection Officer (DPO) Assistant toolkit. |
 | Mohammad Said Said is a dynamic training professional with over 10 years of experience in data analytics, data visualisation, data protection, risk management, and service excellence. He is committed to empowering individuals and organisations through transformative learning experiences, and finds immense satisfaction in witnessing participants confidently apply their newfound knowledge to real-world challenges. Since obtaining his Advanced Diploma in Data Protection from Singapore Management University Academy, Said has provided data protection training in Singapore and Malaysia. His knowledge and sharing of real-life experiences has helped participants to learn and understand how to be operationally compliant with the data protection laws. |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Participants should:
- Be 21 years of age or above
- Have a minimum qualification of Diploma
- Have at least 2 years of working experience
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply the requirements and obligations of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
- Apply the knowledge under the requirements of the Do-Not-Call Registry.
- Understand responsibilities and required approvals for data handling within the organisation.
- Apply standard practices for data handling within stages of data lifecycle.
- Interpret Information Security requirements and apply relevant ethical ICT guidelines.
- Develop Data Protection Policies and guidelines on data handling throughout its data lifecycle.
- Demonstrate accountability for data handling within the organisation including obtaining necessary approvals and overseeing transfer of data.
- Implement and communicate to employees the compliance framework and monitor compliance through PDPA audits.
- Recognise indicators of data breach and investigate data breaches
COURSE MODULE
Unit 1: Personal Data Protection Act
Unit 2: Governance & Responsibilities
Unit 3: Data Handling & Gaps Analysis
Unit 4: Information Security Basics
Unit 5: Data Protection Policy
Unit 6: Accountability and Next Steps
Unit 7: Compliance & Performance Management
Unit 8: Incident / Response Management & Accountability
MODE OF LEARNING
- Face-to-face classroom presentations
- Hands-on exercises
DURATION
3 full days
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment may include:
- Written assessment
Training Venue:
Straits Interactive Pte Ltd
43A Beach Road, #02-00, Singapore 189681
Mode of Delivery: Classroom Facilitation
Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer-to-trainee Ratio: 1:20
- Access to online learning toolkit (Capabara)
- Digital copy of the course material
- Digital Certificate of Completion (at the end of course)
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
| PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
| Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Singapore Permanent Resident | $1,180 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) | $780 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) + ETSS Funding (20%) | $1,180 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) |
| Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $780 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) +MCES Funding (20%) | $780 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) + MCES Funding 20%) | $780 Fee after SkillsFuture Funding (50%) + MCES Funding (20%) |
| International Participant | $2,180 (No Funding) | $2,180 (No Funding) | $2,180 (No Funding) |
MCES Funding refers to SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
+ 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.
Please note that the new top-up of $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) is not applicable for this course.
For more information on the new tiers of Skills Future credit, visit Skills Future website for details.
+ COMPANY SPONSORED
# Enhanced Training Support Scheme
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- At least 30% local shareholding by Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) 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
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll.
For more information, please refer to:
Course ID: TGS-2025053889 | This course is eligible for SSG funding and UTAP supported.
| INTAKE INFORMATION Mode of Delivery: Classroom Facilitation | DATES |
| OPEN FOR REGISTRATION | 24 - 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dates for 2026 will be announced soon |
Training Venue:
Straits Interactive Pte Ltd
43A Beach Road, #02-00, Singapore 189681
Mode of Delivery: Classroom Facilitation
Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer-to-trainee Ratio: 1:20
REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION
Participant is to register for the course programme using their full name as indicated in the government-issued identification.
When registration is confirmed, participants will receive an email confirmation along with information on the course programme. If no seats are available for the applied date, you will be notified immediately and given an alternative date.
Straits Interactive reserves the right to change the course schedules, programmes and content without prior notice. We also reserve the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances.
PAYMENT
Payment must be made upon the receipt of invoice and before course commencement.
(For self-sponsored participant who is claiming SkillsFuture Credit, kindly refrain from making payment till the claim is approved.)
Payment can be made via:
- Bank Transfer
- PayNow
- Visa and Master card payment
CANCELLATION
Request for withdrawal or postponement must be made in writing to Straits Interactive. Refunds arising from course withdrawal/deferment will be subjected to the following terms:
- More than 2 weeks before course commencement: Full refund.
- Less than 2 weeks before course commencement: 50% refund.
- On or after course commencement: No refund.
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