The DPDP Act 2023 is India’s comprehensive law governing the processing of personal data. It establishes rules on how organizations (Data Fiduciaries) can collect, use, store, and share personal data, and grants rights to individuals (Data Principals) over their data. It’s significant because it mandates compliance for virtually all businesses handling personal data in India , and requires large organizations (significant data fiduciaries) to appoint a Data Protection Officer . The law represents a seismic shift in India’s privacy landscape, much like GDPR did in Europe. Our course is built around this Act – we teach you every aspect of it and how to ensure organizations comply with its provisions. Mastering the DPDP Act is critical for anyone aiming to be a DPO in India, as it’s the core of your role.

A Data Protection Officer is responsible for an organization’s data protection strategy and compliance. Under the DPDP Act, a DPO’s duties include overseeing the company’s adherence to the Act, advising on data protection measures, handling user data requests and complaints, and serving as a contact point for the Data Protection Board of India.. In practice, a DPO creates and implements privacy policies, trains staff on data handling, conducts audits and DPIAs, monitors for breaches, and ensures all departments follow the law. This course is specifically designed to prepare you for those tasks. It covers the legal knowledge and practical skills – you will learn how to interpret the law, set up compliance processes, manage data security with IT teams, and effectively perform all key DPO functions. By the end, you should be ready to function as a DPO, equipped with templates, checklists, and experience from exercises that simulate DPO responsibilities.

 The primary focus of this course is India’s DPDP Act 2023 – it is a dedicated course for the Indian context. However, we do incorporate comparisons to other major laws, especially the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), since many principles in the DPDP Act are inspired by the GDPR. Throughout the training, we highlight similarities and differences: for example, how consent under DPDP is similar to GDPR or how the concept of Data Fiduciary corresponds to what GDPR calls a Data Controller . We also bring in global best practices and standards for instance, discussing how to handle cross-border data transfers or implement privacy by design, which are universal concerns. So while you will master the Indian law, you’ll also gain a contextual understanding of global data protection frameworks. If you aim for international certifications later, this knowledge will give you a head start. That said, the course does not exhaustively teach GDPR or other laws (since each of those could be a full course on their own); it keeps the spotlight on what’s needed for a DPO operating under the DPDP Act, with global context as value-added knowledge.

You do not need to be a lawyer or a technical engineer to succeed in this course. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds. The content is delivered in an accessible manner – legal clauses are explained in plain language and technical concepts are described without assuming advanced prior knowledge. If you have either a legal or IT background, you’ll find some parts easier, but if you don’t, we provide foundational explanations. For example, when we discuss encryption as a security measure, we’ll briefly explain what it means. When we talk about legal obligations, we clarify terms (like what “reasonable security safeguards” entail under the law). Many successful participants have come from diverse fields – HR, marketing, operations – and were new to data protection, but by the end of the course they grasped both the legal and technical sides. The only prerequisites are a basic understanding of English and general awareness of using computers/internet, which most professionals already have. Plus, our instructors dedicate time to answer questions and will happily revisit any concept that you find challenging. So, you don’t need a specific background – just the willingness to learn something new. We ensure the course builds your knowledge step by step.

After completing the training and required assessments, you will receive a Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) certificate issued by Wiseman CyberSec. This is a professional certification that validates you have been trained on the DPDP Act and data protection practices. There will be an assessment towards the end of the course – it could be in the form of a written exam, an online test, or a practical assignment/project (our team will inform you of the format at the start of the batch). The purpose of the assessment is to ensure you have absorbed the key lessons and can apply them. The exam will cover what you learned in the course: expect questions/scenarios on the DPDP Act’s provisions, case-based questions on what to do in certain situations as a DPO, etc., all of which we will prepare you for. The passing criteria is designed to be fair – typically around 40-50% score to pass (similar to other certification exams)If you attend the sessions and engage with the material, you should be well-equipped to clear it. Upon passing, your certificate will state that you are a “Certified Data Protection Officer – Wiseman CyberSec” and note that the focus was on India’s DPDP Act 2023 (so employers know your specialization). We provide both a digital certificate and a physical one (on request). There’s no additional fee for the certification exam – it’s included in the course. If by chance you don’t pass on the first attempt, we offer one re-attempt free after some additional study support. Our goal is to have every dedicated learner certified.

Career prospects in the field of data protection and privacy are excellent and growing. With the DPDP Act in force, companies in India are required to comply or face heavy penalties. This has created a surge in demand for skilled professionals who can lead compliance efforts. Job roles you can target include Data Protection Officer (for larger firms, as mandated by law), Privacy Compliance Manager, Data Privacy Consultant, and related titles like Privacy Analyst or Information Security Manager with privacy focus. Sectors such as IT/ITES, banking, healthcare, e-commerce, and even government agencies are recruiting for these skills. Internationally, if you learn DPDP Act and also are aware of GDPR, you can look at privacy roles in multinational companies or consulting firms that deal with cross-border data. Regarding job assistance – yes, Wiseman CyberSec provides placement support. We assist with resume building, interview prep, and we circulate your profile to our network of recruiters (with your consent). While we cannot guarantee a job (hiring is ultimately an employer’s decision), we have a strong track record of trainees securing desirable positions post-certification. Many of our alumni have reported that the certification gave them an edge, and they moved into roles like DPO or got privacy responsibilities added to their current role with a salary uplift. We share job openings, refer you where possible, and even provide mentorship as you start your first privacy job. Essentially, if you put in the effort to learn and leverage our career services, the odds of landing a role in this burgeoning field are very much in your favor.

The course is delivered through live instructor-led sessions. Depending on the batch you choose, it could be online via our interactive webinar platform (most common), or in some cases, in-person workshops for corporate batches. For online classes, you’ll receive a secure link to join the virtual classroom. We encourage attending live because you can participate in discussions and ask questions, but we understand sometimes life gets in the way. All sessions are recorded, and the recordings are shared with enrolled students. So if you miss a class, you can watch it later at your convenience. You’ll also get the slide decks and any notes or resources from that session. If you have questions after watching a recording, you can ask the instructor in the next live class or even drop your questions in our course forum/email – the instructor will address them. We try to be flexible: if you know in advance you have to miss several classes (due to work travel, etc.), talk to us – we might accommodate you in a parallel batch or arrange a brief catch-up session. Also, since we run this course periodically, you could attend a missed session in a future batch if needed. For one-to-one training, scheduling is directly arranged with you, so missing a class is less of an issue as we’d reschedule as needed. In summary, our goal is to ensure you don’t fall behind. With recordings and support, you will be able to cover any missed content and successfully complete the course.

 Absolutely. We offer corporate training packages for organizations wishing to train a group of employees. In a corporate training scenario, we can conduct the DPO course exclusively for your team (whether it’s 5 people or 50 people). There are a few advantages to this: we can tailor the discussions to your industry (for example, focus more on healthcare data scenarios if you’re a hospital, or on HR data if it’s an internal compliance team), and we can schedule sessions at times that suit your organization (even splitting into shorter sessions to avoid work disruption). We can deliver the training on-site at your premises or online via a private virtual classroom. Many companies choose this route to build an internal privacy taskforce – for instance, training their IT, legal, and HR managers together so that all get the same knowledge baseline about the DPDP Act. We also include workshops in corporate training where we might review some of your existing policies or practices as anonymized examples and discuss how to improve them – effectively it doubles as a consultancy. After training, your team will be well-equipped to collaboratively drive compliance. We also offer an optional add-on where your team’s capstone project can be an actual internal compliance roadmap for your company, providing immediate ROI. Pricing for corporate batches is group-based (with potential volume discounts) and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs via our Contact Us. Many organizations have trusted Wiseman CyberSec for upskilling their staff in emerging areas like data protection, and we ensure a high-quality, confidential, and relevant training experience for corporate clients.