Training Tiers

Program tiers (certification)

Tier 1: Digital Privacy Foundation

  • Foundation Certification: Introduction to digital privacy principles, data protection fundamentals, and basic digital transparency infrastructure
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Duration: 2-day training session

Tier 2: Digital Privacy Officer (DPO)

  • DPO Certification: Advanced data protection practices, digital notice and consent standards, implementation of privacy controls
  • Prerequisites: Tier 1 certification or equivalent experience
  • Duration: 4-day training with practical implementation

Tier 3: Digital Public Privacy Officer

  • DPPO Certification: Public infrastructure development, regulatory compliance, international digital privacy code of practice alignment
  • Prerequisites: Tier 2 certification and practical experience
  • Duration: 5-day intensive program

Tier 4: Digital Transparency Infrastructure Specialist

  • DTIS Certification: Design and implementation of digital transparency infrastructure at scale, privacy-enabling control systems, accountability frameworks
  • Prerequisites: Tier 3 certification and demonstrated implementation experience
  • Duration: Advanced 7-day program with capstone project

Program pricing

Tier 1: Digital Privacy Foundation

  • Price: $499 per participant
  • Includes: 2-day training, certification exam, digital materials, and lifetime access to foundation resources

Tier 2: Digital Privacy Officer (DPO)

  • Price: $1,299 per participant
  • Includes: 4-day training, certification exam, implementation toolkit, ongoing support for 6 months

Tier 3: Digital Public Privacy Officer

  • Price: $2,499 per participant
  • Includes: 5-day intensive program, certification exam, regulatory compliance templates, 12 months of expert consultation

Tier 4: Digital Transparency Infrastructure Specialist

  • Price: $3,999 per participant
  • Includes: 7-day advanced program, capstone project support, certification exam, lifetime access to all resources, ongoing community membership

Bundle + discount pricing

  • Complete Pathway (Tiers 1–4): $6,999 per participant (save $1,297)
  • Group discounts:
    • 10% off for 3–5 participants
    • 15% off for 6–10 participants
    • 20% off for 11+ participants
  • Early bird: Register 30 days in advance and save 15% on any tier