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Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO)

Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO)

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Certified Digital Transformation Officer

The Certified Digital Transformation Officer training course enables participants to learn how to successfully integrate computer-based technologies into organizations’ processes; thus, transforming how those organizations operate and provide products and services.

Why should you attend?

Although digital transformation enables organizations to improve customer experience, enhance business performance, and increase their efficiency, its implementation is not that facile as it requires, among others, competent individuals, the necessary resources, including complex software and technology, changes in organizational structure, and the implementation of change management and digital transformation strategies. To address and manage these aspects effectively, organizations need a Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO).

The PECB Certified Digital Transformation Officer training course provides insightful information that will help participants to gain a comprehensive knowledge on digital transformation and the steps required to digitally transform a business model, including a thorough explanation and discussion on digital transformation methodologies and approaches. In addition, participants will acquire knowledge on some of the most widely used technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data. 

Upon the successful completion of the training course and exam, participants can apply for the “PECB Certified Digital Transformation Officer” credential.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

  • Managers and leaders seeking to thrive in the digital economy
  • Individuals responsible for transforming the organization’s operations through digital technologies 
  • IT professionals or consultants seeking to enhance their knowledge on digital design and strategy to support the organization’s digital transformation initiatives
  • C-suite executives in digital, information, marketing, and IT roles seeking to understand how digital technologies can be used to transform business processes

Learning objectives

Upon successfully completing the training course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of digital transformation and digital transformation technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain 
  • Adopt the approaches and methodologies used for the implementation of digital transformation strategies in an organization
  • Support an organization in effectively designing, implementing, monitoring, and improving a digital transformation strategy
  • Monitor and measure the outcomes of the digital transformation strategy
  • Explain and apply the approaches and techniques used to establish a digital culture and communicate the digital transformation strategy

Educational approach

  • The training course provides both theoretical concepts and practical examples regarding digital transformation that will help participants to understand the implementation of digital transformation strategies and technologies.
  • The training course contains essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
  • The participants are encouraged to interact with one another and engage in meaningful discussions when completing the quizzes and exercises.
  • The structure of quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are having a fundamental understanding of information technology concepts and general knowledge of digital transformation.

Building Digital Trust through Digital Transformation

The Certified Digital Transformation Officer training course plays a crucial role in fostering digital trust by equipping participants with the expertise to implement secure and efficient digital strategies. Through knowledge of advanced technologies, the training course emphasizes the importance of integrating these solutions in a way that ensures data integrity, privacy, and security. This, in turn, builds confidence among stakeholders, customers, and partners, ensuring that digital transformation initiatives align with the principles of digital trust.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the GDPR concepts and principles 

Day 2: Designation of the DPO and analysis of the GDPR compliance program

Day 3: DPO operations

Day 4: Monitoring and continual improvement of GDPR compliance

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

  • Domain 1: Data protection concepts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and compliance measures
  • Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of accountable parties for the GDPR compliance
  • Domain 3: Technical and organizational measures for data protection

In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free. This applies only to the candidates who have attended the training course.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown in the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the PECB Data Protection Officer certification scheme and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB Data Protection Certifications are:

 

Credential Exam Professional experience DPMS project experience Other requirements
PECB Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified Data Protection Officer PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Exam or equivalent Five years: Two years of work experience in Data Protection Data Protection activities: a total of 300 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

 

To be considered valid, these activities should follow best data protection practices and include the following:

  1. Assisting in applying the GDPR requirements 
  2. Monitoring a GDPR compliance program 
  3. Providing advice on the data protection impact assessment 
  4. Monitoring a data protection project with regard to the processing of personal data in alignment with the GDPR


General Information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.


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