CIPM Preparation

Are you ready to take that step towards becoming a Data Protection Officer?

Are you an in-house legal professional responsible for data protection?

Are you looking to pursue a full-time career in privacy and data protection?

Are you keen on expanding your expertise in privacy management?

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If you answered any of the above with YES,
then the CIPM is for you and you are in the right place!

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❓What is the CIPM❓

The CIPM is the Certified Information Privacy Manager Exam and is a certification offered by the IAPP (the International Association of Privacy Professionals).

It’s a 90-question multiple choice exam that tests your knowledge on creating a comprehensive privacy program for an organisation across all stages of its life cycle. You will have 2.5 hours to complete the exam with a 15-minute break.

For more information on the IAPP CIPM, visit the IAPP page here.

💡 What You'll learn for the CIPM 💡

Some key CIPM topics include the following: 

🔐 Privacy Governance:

Understand the principles and practices necessary to establish and maintain a comprehensive privacy program within your organisation.

 

📊 Privacy Operational Life Cycle:

Explore the practical aspects of managing privacy within various stages of the information life cycle, from data collection to disposal.

 
 

📜 Regulatory Environment:

Navigate the complex landscape of global privacy laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk effectively.

 
 
 

🔍 Information Security:

Navigate the complex landscape of global privacy laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk effectively.

 
 
 
 

For the exact and complete breakdown of what is covered by the CIPM syllabus, please refer to the body of knowledge and exam blueprint on the IAPP site here.

 
 
 
 

❔Why take the CIPM❔

The CIPM is the global industry standard in privacy programme management, and the only certification of its kind.


Having passed the CIPM is often an essential requirement for data protection officer and other privacy roles.


I work as the sole EMEA in-house counsel of a US-software company, and part of my responsibilities include privacy matters. I took the CIPM to have the foundational knowledge needed to help ensure that my organisation has a comprehensive privacy programme implemented. I wouldn’t have known where to start without having passed the CIPM.


If you are in a field or looking to work in an area which touches on privacy and data protection, having done the CIPM will:


✅ Give you a solid understanding of how to structure a privacy programme, including for example which policies and processes should be implemented for your organisation,


✅ Showcase your expertise in privacy management, thereby indicating your readiness for senior data protection or data protection officer roles,


✅ Help you add value to your organisation’s compliance efforts and give you leverage for promotions and salary increases, and


✅ Add credentials to your CV which will help you compete against other candidates in a busy job market.

📑How to study for the CIPM? 📑

You might be thinking, that all sounds great, sign me up for the CIPM - but how on earth do I find the time to work out what I need to know to pass the exam on my first attempt?

 

I completely understand - life gets busy. From a busy work schedule, to looking after your family, completing chores, etc., life can be very full-on without even thinking about studying for an advanced certification.

 

The CIPM does not come cheap (see the IAPP page for the latest applicable fees), therefore, it is vital to be prepared as possible to ensure you pass on the first attempt.

 

But you might say…

 

  • I don’t have the mental capacity to study…
  • I don’t have time to study alongside all my other commitments…
  • I don’t have the energy to study alongside everything else I do…
  • I don’t know where to start and don’t have time to do the research…
  • I am not ready to study for an advanced certification, I need more experience…
    ...
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I completely get it. It’s not easy to study for the CIPM.

I studied for the CIPM whilst working full-time and not having had a lot of privacy management experience, and it was not fun! The last thing I wanted to do after a busy day at work, was sitting down in the evening, reading thick and clunky textbooks, teaching myself what I needed to know by trying to condense it all into digestible concepts that I could easily memorise.

🌴But just imagine if someone had done all the heavy lifting for you …🌴

and

  • … put everything you need to know in a single resource…

  • … summarised in a concise format… and

  • …explained in such a way that anyone without any prior privacy experience can understand the content.

    Luckily, someone has.

 

🌟 Introducing CIPM Preparation 🌟

- the ultimate preparation course that contains everything you need to pass the CIPM on your first attempt and accommodates all learner types:

📹 Expertly crafted lessons

Dive into essential concepts with video lectures designed to break down complex topics into easily digestible segments.

📝 Concise Summaries & Flashcards

All textbook chapters and the topics listed in the IAPP body of knowledge in easily readable bullet pointed summaries which will maximise your study efficiency. Flashcards covering all materials to enable you to master key concepts.

📋 Full-Length Mock Exam

Put your knowledge to the test with a full-length mock exam meticulously designed to prepare you for the CIPM exam. Identify strengths and areas for improvement to boost your confidence and readiness for the real exam.

CIPM mock up

Take a leap towards success with the comprehensive course to prepare for the CIPM!

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📈What makes CIPM Preparation different? 📈

Unlike many other courses out there, I give you what you need to revise and study most effectively and efficiently.


Most other courses give you tons and tons of material that you need to spend hours and hours condensing first.

 

There will be none of that within CIPM Preparation - I have done all the hard and time-sucking work for you, so
all you need to do is simply consume, memorise and practice.

 

Unlike many other course providers, I also cater to different learning styles - whether you are a visual or auditory learner, I have you covered both with written text and video lectures.

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🖥️ Overview of CIPM Preparation 🖥️

 

Inside CIPM Preparation, you will get access to the following: 

 

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Suggested Study Plans

Setting out exactly what you need to do each week and including different options depending on how much time you have.

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Video Lectures

explain concepts in an easy to understand way in a byte-size format covering the following modules:

I. Privacy Programme - Development a Framework

- Define programme scope and develop a privacy strategy. 
- Communicate organisational vision and mission statements 
- Indicate in-scope laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the programme 

II. Privacy Programme - Establishing Programme Governance 

- Create policies and processes to be followed across all stages of the privacy programme life cycle 
- Clarify roles and responsibilities.
- Define privacy metrics for oversight and governance.
- Establish training and awareness activities.

III. Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle - Assessing Data

- Document data governance systems.
- Evaluate processors and third-party vendors
Controls.
- Evaluate risks associated with shared data in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

IV. Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle - Protecting Personal Data

- Apply information security practices and policies.
Integrate the main principles of Privacy by Design (PbD).
- Apply organizational guidelines for data use and ensure technical controls are enforced.

V. Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle - Sustaining Program Performance

- Use metrics to measure the performance of the privacy program.
- Audit the privacy program.
Manage continuous assessment of the privacy program.

VI. Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle - Responding to Requests and Incidents

- Respond to data subject access requests and privacy rights.
- Follow organizational incident handling and response procedures.
- Evaluate and modify current incident response plan.

 

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Lecture Slides

available as downloadable PDFs which you can make notes against or use as visual revision aides. 

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Revision Summaries

of the modules listed above + summaries of the recommended textbook chapters. The summaries are downloadable and printable PDFs.

 

Flashcards

containing the most important concepts which are available as downloadable or printable PDFs, and also as virtual interactive flashcards.

 
 

Mock exam

full-Length 90-question mock exam which is downloadable as a PDF together with answer explanations.

 
 
 

🎓 Who Should Enrol? 🎓

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This course is ideal for professionals seeking to learn about privacy management, including:

✅ Privacy Officers

✅ Data Protection Officers

✅ Compliance Officers

✅ Legal Professionals

✅ IT Managers

✅ And anyone preparing for the CIPM exam!

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👋About me 👋

Hi, I’m Maddie, your CIPM coach.

I am an in-house counsel at a US software company. I am a solicitor of England and Wales, and a New York Attorney. I have been working in in-house law since 2017, and data protection and privacy has been a nearly constant companion throughout my career.

In my current role as sole EMEA counsel, I am responsible for supporting the company’s compliance and privacy efforts. I had already passed the CIPP/E in 2021, however, I felt like I needed to learn more about structuring a comprehensive privacy programme within a company, which led me to the CIPM.

I passed the CIPM in 2023, and have had the opportunity to put into practice what I learned in my current role, allowing me to grow and further my career.

I am so excited to be sharing everything I wish I had known before taking the CIPM and making your revision and study experience as efficient and seamless as possible!

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💳CIPM Preparation Fees 💳

Everything in CIPM Preparation, including the

  • Byte-sized lecture videos,
  • Bullet pointed summaries of everything you need to know,
  • Flashcards testing the most important concepts,
  • 90-question mock exam,

took me about 200 hours to create. My hourly rate as a 1:1 tutor is £99. In other words, the total value of the course is ££££.

However, CIPM Preparation is available for:

Pay in 1 go (Best Value)

£297 One-time fee.
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Pay in monthly instalments

£347 Split into 3x equal monthly instalments of £115.67
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Note that the above prices are inclusive of 20% VAT. Prices may vary depending on your location.

🔒 Guarantees 🔒

I am so confident that this course is everything you need to pass the CIPM, but if for any reason, the course does not suit you, please let me know and I will do my best to sort out any issues.

If you are still feeling that this course is not for you, you have up to 7 days from the date of purchase to request a full refund. (Please note that I can see when people download the materials - do not be one of those people who download everything, and then request a refund - it’s not cool!)

❓FAQ❓

How long will it take me to go through the course?

The course is completely flexible and self-paced. It will depend how quickly you go through the materials, but I would say it will take about 10-15 hours to go through everything (without revising).

 
What else do I need to pass the CIPM?

You will, of course, have to register and purchase the exam and certification maintenance fee separately. I also recommend that you purchase the textbook: Privacy Program Management (Third Edition).

 
How long will I have access to the course?

You will have access to the course for 1 year.

In the most unlikely event you do not pass the CIPM exam following completion of CIPM Preparation, you may stay enrolled in the course incl. all updates for free, until you pass the exam

What if I need help? Is there someone to talk to?

Yes! Me - you can always email me or book a 20-minute 1:1 call with me to ask any questions or go through any concerns you may have.

 
Will I be able to access the course offline?

Yes! All materials are downloadable and usable offline. The course is provided via Teachable. All materials will be available on all your devices either via a web browser or via the Teachable app.

 
What is your refund policy?

If for any reason, the course does not suit you, please let me know and I will do my best to sort out any issues you experience. If you are still feeling that this course is not for you, you have up to 7 days from the date of purchase to request a full refund.

 

Let’s do this

Are you ready to pass the CIPM? Get started with just £297.

 
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