The Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification, issued by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), is the first and only global credential that focuses on the managerial and operational aspects of privacy programs. This 2026 course aims to enable you to build, manage, and maintain comprehensive privacy programs within organizations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with evolving international regulations such as the GDPR and modern local data protection laws.
This course does not grant a standard attendance certificate; rather, it is an intensive preparatory program specifically designed to qualify you to successfully pass the official IAPP examination. The course aims to equip you with the practical skills required to translate privacy laws into effective, day-to-day operational procedures.
Course Objectives
- Develop a strategic vision for privacy programs and their governance structures within organizations.
- Identify and select appropriate privacy frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manage the complete operational lifecycle of privacy programs, from establishment to incident response.
- Measure the effectiveness of privacy programs using accurate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Integrate privacy principles into product and service development through Privacy by Design.
- Prepare participants to pass the CIPM examination by focusing on the practical aspects of privacy management.
Detailed Training Content (Aligned with IAPP Domains)
Unit 1: Privacy Program Governance
- Establishing the vision: defining privacy objectives aligned with organizational strategy.
- Organizational structure: defining the roles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the privacy team.
- Governance framework: developing policies, standards, and procedures to ensure accountability.
Unit 2: Privacy Program Framework
- Identifying obligations: compliance with international regulations (such as GDPR), national laws, and professional standards.
- Gap analysis: assessing the current state against legal and regulatory requirements.
- Third-party management: evaluating privacy risks when engaging vendors and data processors.
Unit 3: Operational Lifecycle – Establishment
- Data inventory: identifying what data is collected, where it is stored, and who has access to it.
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): conducting risk assessments for new projects and processing activities.
- Privacy notices: drafting clear and transparent privacy policies for users and customers.
Unit 4: Operational Lifecycle – Sustenance
- Individual rights management: handling data subject access requests (DSARs), deletion, and rectification requests.
- Training and awareness: developing communication plans to raise privacy awareness among employees.
- Technical risk management: coordinating with information security teams to ensure digital privacy protection.
Unit 5: Measurement and Response
- Program monitoring: using metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and maturity of the privacy program.
- Breach response: developing and maintaining data breach response plans.
- Regulatory communication: determining when and how to notify supervisory authorities of privacy incidents.
Official Exam Information (CIPM)
| Criterion | Updated Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Accrediting Body | IAPP |
| Number of Questions | 90 multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 300 (on a scale of 100–500) |
| Exam Focus | Administrative and operational scenario-based questions |
Target Audience
- Privacy officers and professionals seeking career advancement in privacy management.
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) aiming to manage privacy as an integral part of data security.
- Compliance managers and in-house legal consultants.
- Risk management professionals responsible for protecting information assets.
The CIPM certification is considered the ideal complement to the CIPP certification. While CIPP focuses on understanding what the law requires, CIPM emphasizes how to operationalize and manage those legal requirements within organizations, positioning you as a highly effective leader in data privacy management in 2026.
