GDPR training courses online
Online GDPR awareness training to help your staff understand data protection responsibilities and handle personal data correctly. Self-paced e-learning makes it easy to train employees and show that you take GDPR compliance seriously.
GDPR training at a glance
GDPR training helps employees understand how to handle personal data lawfully, fairly and securely. It explains key GDPR principles, staff responsibilities and what good practice looks like in day-to-day work.
This online GDPR course is suitable for staff in any organisation that handles personal data. It uses practical scenarios to help learners identify personal data, assess risks, and implement information security.
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Helps you demonstrate that staff have received GDPR awareness training.Staff-friendly content
Uses plain English and practical examples to explain key concepts.Quick to complete
Takes around 1 hour, making it easy to fit into busy schedules.GDPR course summary
Use this summary to see if our GDPR awareness course is suitable for your staff and how it fits into your wider compliance training.
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Choose how you learn
This GDPR awareness course is delivered as self-paced online training for both individual learners and teams. Staff can study when it suits them, making it easier to fit GDPR training around busy schedules.
Self-paced online
- Learn anytime, from any location
- Approx. 1 hour of study
- 30 days’ access to the course
Corporate / team training
- Enrol multiple staff on the same course
- Simple rollout across teams and departments
- Easy way to build GDPR awareness
Enrol in a GDPR course
Enrol online below. You can purchase access for individual learners or roll out the course to multiple staff. Once enrolled, learners can start the online GDPR course straight away and complete it at their own pace within 30 days.
Why choose Knowledge Train?
Designed for staff awareness
Clear, simple language
Flexible online learning for teams
GDPR training frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is GDPR awareness training?
GDPR awareness training helps staff understand the basics of data protection, including what constitutes personal data, how it should be handled, and their responsibilities under GDPR.
Who is this GDPR course suitable for?
This course is suitable for any employee who handles personal data, including staff in HR, finance, customer service, marketing, IT and operations.
Do I need any prior knowledge of GDPR?
No. The course assumes no prior knowledge of GDPR or data protection law. It starts with key concepts and builds up from there.
How long does the GDPR course take?
The online course takes an average of 1 hour to complete. Learners can pause and return to the course during their 30-day access period.
How long do learners have access to the course?
Learners have access to the online course for 30 days from the date of enrolment.
Is this GDPR course accredited?
This course is designed to support GDPR awareness and good practice within organisations. It is not linked to a formal external exam or qualification.
Is there an exam at the end of the course?
No. There is no formal exam. Instead, learners complete online knowledge checks during the course to reinforce their understanding.
Can I use this course for staff compliance training?
Yes. Organisations use this course to provide GDPR awareness training to staff and to support their data protection policies and procedures.
Can we enrol multiple employees at once?
Yes. You can purchase access for multiple staff and roll out the course across your organisation. Contact us if you need help planning training for a larger group.
Can individuals buy this GDPR course for themselves?
Yes. Individuals can enrol on the course for their own development, for example, to improve their understanding of GDPR in their current or future roles.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered entirely online. Learners access content through a web browser and can complete the training from any location with internet access.
Do you offer GDPR training outside the UK?
Yes. Because the course is online, it can be used by staff in the UK and in other countries where GDPR applies or where organisations handle EU/UK personal data.
Still have questions? Contact us by phone on 0207 148 5985, via live chat, email, or by completing the form below.
How to find us
Knowledge Train
20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,
England, United Kingdom.
Call +44 (0)207 148 5985
Opening hours
Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15