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Course Overview

How safely is your school, college or education setting handling personal data? Every day, educational organisations manage sensitive information including student records, staff details, parental communication and safeguarding information. Understanding GDPR is essential for anyone involved in education to help protect privacy, maintain trust and handle information responsibly.

This A Practical Guide to the GDPR for Education course provides a clear understanding of data protection principles and how GDPR applies within educational environments. You will explore lawful data processing, individual rights, data security responsibilities and the role of GDPR in daily education operations.

Designed to build confidence in managing personal information, this course helps learners understand key GDPR requirements, improve awareness of privacy responsibilities and support safer data handling practices within schools, colleges and other education settings.

Enrol today and strengthen your knowledge of GDPR in education.

Learning outcome

This course will enable you to-

  • Understand the key principles of GDPR and how they apply within education settings.
  • Identify the importance of lawful data processing and appropriate use of personal information.
  • Explore the rights individuals have over their personal data under GDPR.
  • Recognise responsibilities when handling student, staff and parent information.
  • Understand data protection considerations across everyday educational operations.
  • Learn how privacy, confidentiality and secure information handling support trust in education.
  • Identify common data protection risks and ways to reduce potential issues.
  • Develop awareness of GDPR responsibilities within educational environments.

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Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. You need to have:

  • Passion for learning
  • A good understanding of the English language
  • Be motivated and hard-working
  • Over the age of 16.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for you, if you belong from the following professions-

  • Teachers and education staff
  • School administrators
  • Education support workers
  • College and training providers
  • Anyone involved in handling educational data

Career Paths

Some of the preferred career paths related to this course are-

  • School Administrator
  • Teacher
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Education Coordinator
  • School Office Manager

Certification

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Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be eligible to apply for a prestigious CPD QS-accredited certification from The Teachers Training.

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  • Digital Certificate + Transcript (PDF) – for just £16.99.
  • Hard Copy Certificate + Transcript – for only £19.99.
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Course Curriculum

Module 01: Understanding GDPR in Education
Understanding GDPR in Education 00:29:00
Module 02: Lawful Data Processing in Education
Lawful Data Processing in Education 00:22:00
Module 03: Understanding Rights Under GDPR in Education
Understanding Rights Under GDPR in Education 00:22:00
Module 04: Data Protection in Educational Operations
Data Protection in Educational Operations 00:15:00
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