Who should take the DTSp® – Data Protection pathway?

It is ideal for DPOs, privacy managers, information governance professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, and organisations building privacy capability.

What certifications are included?

The pathway includes eight certifications: DTP® Foundation, NCSC RMF, ISO 31000, Secure by Design, NCSP®, GDPR Practitioner, ISO/IEC 27701 Implementer, and ISO/IEC 27701 Auditor.

How long do I have to complete the pathway?

Learners have 12 months to complete all courses, with flexible scheduling.

What skills will I gain?

You will gain skills in GDPR compliance, privacy governance, ISO 27701 implementation, privacy risk management, and privacy-by-design.

Do members receive discounted pricing?

Yes. DigitalTrust® Collective, Professional, Veteran, Graduate and Student Members receive 40% off the listed price.

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Q: What is the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) – Data Protection pathway?

It is a professional pathway that develops competencies in GDPR, ISO 27701, privacy governance, risk management, and digital trust.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Data Protection - pathway develops the capability required to design, implement, and continuously improve data protection, privacy governance, and information rights programmes that enable trust, compliance, and responsible data use.

Data protection is no longer a compliance checkbox. It is a strategic trust function underpinning organisational reputation, regulatory confidence, and the safe use of personal data across digital ecosystems.

This pathway equips professionals to lead data protection programmes aligned to UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, UK NCSC Guidance, UK ICO Guidance and the NIST Privacy Framework.

Why Data Protection Matters for Digital Trust

Public expectations around privacy have shifted. Individuals expect organisations to:

handle personal data responsibly
demonstrate transparency
minimise data collection
secure data throughout its lifecycle
respond effectively to incidents
uphold rights and freedoms

Regulators now expect evidence, not assertions. Customers expect protection.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Data Protection - pathway provides the professional capability stack required to meet these expectations and build enduring digital trust.

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What You Will Learn

Graduates of the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Data Protection - pathway develop capabilities in:

Digital Trust fundamentals
Data protection governance & leadership
GDPR compliance & accountability frameworks
Privacy risk management (ISO 31000 & NIST PF)
Privacy‑by‑Design & Secure‑by‑Design
Data lifecycle management & minimisation
ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)
Information rights, DPIAs & lawful processing
Regulatory readiness & assurance

Who This Pathway Is For

Ideal for:

Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Privacy managers and analysts
Information governance professionals
Cybersecurity and risk practitioners expanding into privacy
Consultants delivering privacy assurance
Organisations building privacy and data protection capability

Outcomes & Professional Recognition

On completion, participants will leave with:

Earn 8 industry‑recognised data protection and privacy qualifications
Gain the capability to design, implement, and improve privacy and data protection programmes
Be eligible to use the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) designation
Demonstrate competence aligned to UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, UK NCSC Guidance, UK ICO Guidance and the NIST Privacy Framework
Strengthen organisational trust, compliance, and regulatory readiness

On the pathway, learners will complete the following 8 courses:

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (RMF) Foundation Certificate

Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate

Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer

Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer

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Pricing & DTI® Membership Benefits

£14,760.00 (+ VAT) when purchased as a complete pathway.
The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®) Members receive 30% OFF listed pricing.
Course access is flexible but must be completed within 12 months.

Pathway Learning

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (NCSC RMF) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher
Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher
GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher