This online GDPR & Data Protection Course gives every employee, manager and business owner the practical knowledge they need to handle personal data safely under UK data protection law. Covering the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU GDPR, it explains the key data protection principles, data subject rights, lawful bases for processing, and what to do in the event of a data breach.
This CPD-accredited online course is suitable for any organisation that handles personal data — from small businesses managing customer records to HR teams handling employee files, marketing teams managing email lists, and healthcare or public-sector employees handling sensitive information. Complete in 90 minutes, get your certificate instantly, and demonstrate that your team is appropriately trained as required under UK data protection law.
Covers UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
100% online — learn at your own pace, on any device
CPD accredited certificate
Instant download on completion
Covers UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
100% online — learn at your own pace, on any device
CPD accredited certificate
Instant download on completion
%201.svg)
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
100% online training available 24/7
CPD accredited and compliant with UK data protection law
Start instantly & learn at your own pace
Study on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
Instant digital certificate upon passing
Suitable as an induction course or refresher training
Clear, easy-to-follow content with no prior knowledge required
Bulk discounts available for group enrolments
Get more value from your training by purchasing in bulk. Secure a lower rate today and use your courses whenever it suits you. You can even mix and match different courses — your discount applies across your entire order.
This online GDPR & Data Protection Course gives learners:
The course combines clear explanations, real-world workplace examples and short interactive checks — making sure every learner finishes with the practical knowledge to handle personal data safely and stay on the right side of UK data protection law.
Our GDPR & Data Protection Course is fully CPD accredited and covers everything required by UK data protection law. You'll see other providers carrying various badges and affiliations — but neither the UK GDPR nor the Data Protection Act 2018 mandates any specific accrediting body for staff data protection training. What the legislation requires is that the people processing personal data are appropriately trained to do so safely and lawfully.
That's exactly what this course delivers. Every data protection principle of the UK GDPR is covered — the lawful bases for processing personal information, the rights of data subjects (including subject access requests), the procedures for handling data breaches, and the detailed responsibilities your organisation needs to meet under UK data protection law. Suitable for any employee, manager or business owner who handles personal data, and recognised by employers across the UK.
Almost every UK business handles personal data — customer email lists, employee records, supplier contacts, CRM databases, website analytics. Mishandling that data carries real legal, financial and reputational risk. This course equips employees and employers to:
Taking this course helps learners:
Completing this GDPR course demonstrates a proactive approach to data protection and supports your organisation's compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 — protecting your customers, your employees and your business from avoidable harm and the implications of non-compliance.
The course is divided into five short, interactive modules:
1. Introduction to GDPR and UK Data Protection Law
2. The Data Protection Principles
3. Data Subject Rights and Subject Access Requests
4. Lawful Bases, Consent and Processing Personal Data
5. Data Breaches, Cyber Security and Reporting
Each module includes interactive elements and short reviews to reinforce learning and prepare you for the final assessment.
At the end of the course there is a short final assessment in multiple-choice format. You'll need 75% to pass. If you don't pass first time, retakes are completely free of charge — there's no limit on attempts and no extra cost.
Once you've passed, your CPD-accredited GDPR certificate is issued instantly and is available to download and print straight from your account — ready for staff records, audits, supplier reviews and your data protection compliance file.
This GDPR & Data Protection Course is suitable for any employee, manager or business owner whose work involves handling personal data — which, in 2026, covers almost every role in almost every organisation. It is designed for:
Office staff handling customer or supplier data
HR and recruitment teams managing employee records
Marketing, sales and CRM teams managing email and contact lists
Healthcare, education, charity and public-sector employees
Managers responsible for data protection within a team
Owners and directors of small and medium-sized businesses
It's also ideal as refresher training, as mandatory induction training for new staff, and as a quick way for organisations to demonstrate they've trained anyone who handles personal data.
Yes. Our GDPR & Data Protection Course is CPD accredited — one of the most widely recognised UK accreditations for professional training. Neither the UK GDPR nor the Data Protection Act 2018 specify which body must accredit data protection training; they specify that staff who handle personal data must be appropriately trained. Our course delivers exactly that, and is accepted as suitable evidence by employers, auditors and clients across the UK.
Most learners complete the course in around 90 minutes. You can pause at any time and return when it suits you — your progress is saved automatically.
For people in your organisation who handle personal data, yes — the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 require organisations to make sure staff who process personal data are appropriately trained. This course satisfies that requirement for general staff awareness.
Yes. The two regulations share most of their substance. This course covers the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in detail, with clear reference to the EU GDPR for organisations that handle the personal data of EU residents.
Retakes are completely free of charge. There's no limit on attempts and no extra cost.
Yes. A CPD-accredited GDPR certificate is issued instantly on completion of the course and is downloadable from your account.
The certificate doesn't have an expiry date — once you've passed, it's yours. We recommend refreshing your GDPR training every 3 years, or sooner if UK data protection law, ICO guidance, or your organisation's data handling processes change significantly.
No. This is awareness training for anyone who handles personal data. Some organisations are legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the UK GDPR; the DPO role goes further and typically requires more advanced training and ongoing professional development. If you're a DPO, this course is a useful refresher of the principles — but the role itself sits on top of awareness training, not in place of it.
%201.svg)
%201.svg){kind=small}
