Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

Knowledge of UK data protection law, incorporating the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, as well as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice, is important for any organisation processing personal information. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those who wish to acquire an in depth grounding in the key elements of the UK law and its practical application.

Foundation Certificate in Blockchain

The BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Blockchain validates a professional’s knowledge about Blockchain as a ledger with potential as a worldwide, decentralised record for the registration, inventory, and transfer of assets: finance, property, products and intangible assets, such as votes, software, health data and ideas. The certification covers the basic concepts of Blockchain, the potential fields of application, the potential value for the organisation and the technology driving Blockchain.

Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a methodology for using a non-human system to learn from experience and imitate human intelligent behaviour. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Artificial Intelligence tests a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the terminology and general principles of AI.

Take the next step in developing your knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence with this new certificate.

Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

Knowledge of UK data protection law, incorporating the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 18), as well as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice, is important for any organisation processing personal information. The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those with some data protection responsibilities in an organisation or who, for other reasons, wish to achieve and demonstrate a broad understanding of the law.

Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information

Under the UK Freedom of Information Act 2000, anyone can request access to information held by public authorities. The Act sets out the requirements for the publication of information held by, or held on behalf of, public authorities, and defines the implications for public and private sector organisations, as well as for individuals, in relation to the handling of requests for information. 

The BCS Certificate in Freedom of Information provides a qualification that demonstrates a level of application and knowledge obtained by those responsible for dealing with freedom of information within an organisation 

Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management

Every day, organisations generate and use vast amounts of data and information that can often be the target of cyber-attacks. Whether it is financial information, customer or employee details, or any other information that relates to an orgnisation’s activities and its stakeholders, it is critical that information is carefully managed in order to minimise the risk of it being inappropriately shared or vulnerable cyber-attacks, resulting in damage to businesses or individuals.

This certificate covers the range of concepts, approaches and techniques used in information management. It promotes a hands-on approach to information risk management, using current standards and enabling candidates to make immediate use of the module content in their own context.