Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection PC.dp. Residential

Residential Programme

The Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection ("PC.dp.") is the UK’s leading practical qualification for those that work in the fields of data protection and privacy

The Programme provides candidates with all the knowledge, tools and practical skills that enable and empower data protection professionals to work effectively within their organisation.

Qualify as a Data Protection Practitioner with the PC.dp. Programme and join the thousands of other successful practitioners who demonstrate their solid knowledge of data protection law, and understanding of the practical implications of the GDPR.

The Residential option on the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection Programme (“PC.dp”) provides candidates with the opportunity to study the coursework aspect of the Programme on four consecutive days in a hotel setting. The Programme is also available as an eLearning Programme and a Classroom/Virtual-LIVE Programme.

 

The Venue

The Residential Programme takes place in a countryside hotel in Berkshire, providing a comfortable location for study.

The hotel has a large swimming pool and well-equipped gym. There is a bar for evening socialising. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. Delegates have their own room (not shared).

Candidates can travel to the venue by train, followed by a short taxi journey, or by car – parking is available at no extra charge.

 

The scope of the PC.dp. Residential Programme covers:

(Click on the links to see the course descriptions)

Classroom, Virtual (Teams), eLearning

Course Specialisation:
Data Protection
  • Monday 5th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 9th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 23rd November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 8th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 1st March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 15th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 19th April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 24th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 14th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 12th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 4th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 8th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 22nd November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning
  • Monday 5th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 9th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 23rd November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 8th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 1st March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 15th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 19th April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 24th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 14th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 12th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 4th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Monday 8th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Monday 22nd November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning

Classroom, Virtual (Teams), eLearning

Course Specialisation:
Data Protection
  • Tuesday 6th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 10th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 24th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 9th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 2nd March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 16th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 20th April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 25th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 15th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 13th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 5th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 9th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 23rd November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning
  • Tuesday 6th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 10th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 24th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 9th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 2nd March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 16th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 20th April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 25th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 15th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 13th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 5th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Tuesday 9th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Tuesday 23rd November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning

Classroom, Virtual (Teams)

Course Specialisation:
Data Protection, Data Security
  • Wednesday 7th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 11th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 25th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 10th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 3rd March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 17th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 21st April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 26th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 16th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 14th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 6th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 10th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 24th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 7th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 11th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 25th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 10th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 3rd March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 17th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 21st April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 26th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 16th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 14th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 6th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Wednesday 10th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Wednesday 24th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

Classroom, Virtual (Teams), eLearning

Course Specialisation:
Compliance, Data Protection, Human Resources, Records Management
  • Thursday 8th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 12th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 26th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 11th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 4th March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 18th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 22nd April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 27th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 17th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 15th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 7th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 11th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 25th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning
  • Thursday 8th October, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 12th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 26th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 11th February, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 4th March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 18th March, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 22nd April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 27th May, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 17th June, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 15th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 7th October, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Thursday 11th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Thursday 25th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning

Classroom, Virtual (Teams), eLearning

Course Specialisation:
Data Protection, Data Security
  • Friday 13th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 27th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 5th March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 23rd April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 16th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 12th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 26th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning
  • Friday 13th November, 2026
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 27th November, 2026
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 5th March, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 23rd April, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 16th July, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
  • Friday 12th November, 2027
    London (Classroom)
  • Friday 26th November, 2027
    Virtual-LIVE (Teams)

  • eLearning

Programme – Things to Know

Upcoming Programme dates

The PC.dp. Residential Programme is scheduled on the following dates:

  • Monday, 12th October 2026 – Friday, 16th October 2026
  • Monday, 11th October 2027 – Friday, 15th October 2027

Timetable

The tuition takes place from Tuesday to Friday inclusive.

MondayCandidates arrive (afternoon)Includes welcome dinner
TuesdayTuition (9.30am – 5pm)Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wednesday
Tuition (9.30am – 4.30pm)Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
ThursdayTuition (9.00am to 6.00pm)Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
FridayTuition (9.00am to 3.00pm)Includes breakfast and lunch


The Programme concludes with a final online examination (scheduled each June and December). The next examination dates are as follows:

  • Monday, 7th December 2026 - (Online)
  • Monday, 7th June 2027 - (Online)
  • Monday, 6th December 2027 - (Online)

Fees

Residential Programme

The fee for the Residential Programme is £3,695 plus VAT

10% discount for each additional member of your organisation enrolling on the same booking.

The fee is fully inclusive of accommodation (including breakfast, lunch and dinner), tuition, materials and entry into the examination. Not included in the fee is transportation to and from the hotel, as well as any extras that are purchased during your stay (e.g. alcoholic drinks, room service and spa treatments).

 

Syllabus and Examination Board

The Syllabus for the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp.) Programme is available for download here.

Information on the Members of the Examination Board is available here.

 

Register of Qualified Data Protection Practitioners

The online register of those who have gained the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection can be viewed here.

 

Continuing Professional Development

The GDPR requires data protection professionals to maintain their knowledge on an ongoing basis. Therefore, the Examination Board has stipulated that candidates are required to attend one designated training course per year after the first anniversary of successfully completing their qualification. Designated training courses are listed in the following online FAQs section.

New Enrolments

Applications for the Programme

Further Information

If you have a query about the Programme, please:

  • Visit the FAQs page
  • Telephone us: +44 (0)207 014 3399
  • Contact us via online form

Enrol onto the Programme

Enrol onto the Programme

Applications for the Programme can be made by:

Online booking form
Telephoning PDP at
+44 (0)207 014 3399

What past delegates had to say…

Testimonials

"As a relative novice to the Data Protection field I found the Residential Course of enormous benefit in terms of the wealth and breadth of knowledge and insight provided by both the tutors and other participants.  I feel passing the exam is a huge achievement and will be of benefit both to myself and my organisation in embedding a culture of transparency in what we do with the personal data that we hold whilst at the same time respecting the privacy of our customers and stakeholders."

Jane Allen - Information Governance Manager
The Scottish Government

"Coming from a non-legal and compliance background, I am extremely pleased to have passed the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection examination. Attending the Residential course meant having access to the tutors after the formal sessions, which offered the chance to dig into the topics in a way a classroom based course would not have offered, thereby directly contributing to my successful result."

Dylan Rowland - Ecommerce Governance Manager
Sightsavers

"I am delighted to have passed the exam for Practitioner in Data Protection and would definitely recommend the residential programme. The teaching was excellent and a residential programme meant that the tutors were on hand after classes and at dinner to discuss queries and data protection in general. I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another PDP residential course."

Leah Duffy - Data Protection Officer
Ordnance Survey

“I was pleased that I had opted to do the residential course as it meant that I could focus my attention on the syllabus and benefit from the experience and views of my fellow delegates and the course tutors during informal discussions in the evening. The programme and exam are demanding but make for a great competency benchmark. I was ridiculously proud of myself to have passed and believe that it has given me greater credibility as a Data Protection Officer."

Phillippa T Caine - Association Secretary
Guide Dogs

"The Residential Programme gave direct access to the trainers. Thank you for providing an engaging course with knowledgeable trainers willing to encourage discussion and answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the experience of having qualified solicitors as trainers."

Pippa Thompson - Head of Knowledge & Information Management
HEFCE

"The practical residential programme was excellent. The trainers were extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend doing this course if you work in data protection."

Laurence Arterton - Head of Client Support & ICT Systems
UNISON

"The handbook is very extensive. And the examples helpful for context. The trainers are friendly and knowledgeable."

Claire Ramstead - Business Standards Coordinator
Allianz

"Overall excellent!"

Lorna Goldsmith - Information Manager
AWE plc

"The residential programme was excellent, and well run."

Patricia Samuels - Executive Complaints Manager
Direct Line Group

"The hotel has fabulous facilities and the staff and rooms were excellent. The food was excellent once it arrived."

Margaret Hunt - Clinical Governance Manager
AXA PPP Healthcare

"All the trainers clearly knew their subject and were able to get their knowledge across in an interactive way. Excellent."

Jill Clarke - Privacy Manager
RBS

"All very good"

Peter Hibbitt - Operations Director
Inchora Ltd

"Very good course. Informative and challenging at the same time, at a high quality venue."

Andy Crawley - Head of Legal Services
Registers of Scotland

"Excellent."

Lorraine Lunt - Transparency & Feedback Team Manager
City of York Council

"Would definitely use and recommend PDP to colleagues, customer service, course tutors and admin all excellent. Was good to have James on site to answer queries"

Tracey Armstrong - Information Security Officer
Xentrall Shared Services

"Hotel very nice, would recommend to others. Knowledge and delivery style excellent, kept the pace up and allowed time for group participation."

Matthew Archer - Assistant Head of Democratic Services
Canterbury City Council

"Excellent presenter! Great pace and at no point did I feel I wanted to drop off!"

George Balmer - Head of Security
Satellite Applications Catapult

"As a relative novice to the Data Protection field I found the Residential Course of enormous benefit in terms of the wealth and breadth of knowledge and insight provided by both the tutors and other participants.  I feel passing the exam is a huge achievement and will be of benefit both to myself and my organisation in embedding a culture of transparency in what we do with the personal data that we hold whilst at the same time respecting the privacy of our customers and stakeholders."

Jane Allen - Information Governance Manager
The Scottish Government

"Coming from a non-legal and compliance background, I am extremely pleased to have passed the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection examination. Attending the Residential course meant having access to the tutors after the formal sessions, which offered the chance to dig into the topics in a way a classroom based course would not have offered, thereby directly contributing to my successful result."

Dylan Rowland - Ecommerce Governance Manager
Sightsavers

"I am delighted to have passed the exam for Practitioner in Data Protection and would definitely recommend the residential programme. The teaching was excellent and a residential programme meant that the tutors were on hand after classes and at dinner to discuss queries and data protection in general. I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another PDP residential course."

Leah Duffy - Data Protection Officer
Ordnance Survey

“I was pleased that I had opted to do the residential course as it meant that I could focus my attention on the syllabus and benefit from the experience and views of my fellow delegates and the course tutors during informal discussions in the evening. The programme and exam are demanding but make for a great competency benchmark. I was ridiculously proud of myself to have passed and believe that it has given me greater credibility as a Data Protection Officer."

Phillippa T Caine - Association Secretary
Guide Dogs

"The Residential Programme gave direct access to the trainers. Thank you for providing an engaging course with knowledgeable trainers willing to encourage discussion and answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the experience of having qualified solicitors as trainers."

Pippa Thompson - Head of Knowledge & Information Management
HEFCE

"The practical residential programme was excellent. The trainers were extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend doing this course if you work in data protection."

Laurence Arterton - Head of Client Support & ICT Systems
UNISON

"The handbook is very extensive. And the examples helpful for context. The trainers are friendly and knowledgeable."

Claire Ramstead - Business Standards Coordinator
Allianz

"Overall excellent!"

Lorna Goldsmith - Information Manager
AWE plc

"The residential programme was excellent, and well run."

Patricia Samuels - Executive Complaints Manager
Direct Line Group

"The hotel has fabulous facilities and the staff and rooms were excellent. The food was excellent once it arrived."

Margaret Hunt - Clinical Governance Manager
AXA PPP Healthcare

"All the trainers clearly knew their subject and were able to get their knowledge across in an interactive way. Excellent."

Jill Clarke - Privacy Manager
RBS

"All very good"

Peter Hibbitt - Operations Director
Inchora Ltd

"Very good course. Informative and challenging at the same time, at a high quality venue."

Andy Crawley - Head of Legal Services
Registers of Scotland

"Excellent."

Lorraine Lunt - Transparency & Feedback Team Manager
City of York Council

"Would definitely use and recommend PDP to colleagues, customer service, course tutors and admin all excellent. Was good to have James on site to answer queries"

Tracey Armstrong - Information Security Officer
Xentrall Shared Services

"Hotel very nice, would recommend to others. Knowledge and delivery style excellent, kept the pace up and allowed time for group participation."

Matthew Archer - Assistant Head of Democratic Services
Canterbury City Council

"Excellent presenter! Great pace and at no point did I feel I wanted to drop off!"

George Balmer - Head of Security
Satellite Applications Catapult

"As a relative novice to the Data Protection field I found the Residential Course of enormous benefit in terms of the wealth and breadth of knowledge and insight provided by both the tutors and other participants.  I feel passing the exam is a huge achievement and will be of benefit both to myself and my organisation in embedding a culture of transparency in what we do with the personal data that we hold whilst at the same time respecting the privacy of our customers and stakeholders."

Jane Allen - Information Governance Manager
The Scottish Government

"Coming from a non-legal and compliance background, I am extremely pleased to have passed the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection examination. Attending the Residential course meant having access to the tutors after the formal sessions, which offered the chance to dig into the topics in a way a classroom based course would not have offered, thereby directly contributing to my successful result."

Dylan Rowland - Ecommerce Governance Manager
Sightsavers

"I am delighted to have passed the exam for Practitioner in Data Protection and would definitely recommend the residential programme. The teaching was excellent and a residential programme meant that the tutors were on hand after classes and at dinner to discuss queries and data protection in general. I wouldn’t hesitate to attend another PDP residential course."

Leah Duffy - Data Protection Officer
Ordnance Survey

“I was pleased that I had opted to do the residential course as it meant that I could focus my attention on the syllabus and benefit from the experience and views of my fellow delegates and the course tutors during informal discussions in the evening. The programme and exam are demanding but make for a great competency benchmark. I was ridiculously proud of myself to have passed and believe that it has given me greater credibility as a Data Protection Officer."

Phillippa T Caine - Association Secretary
Guide Dogs

"The Residential Programme gave direct access to the trainers. Thank you for providing an engaging course with knowledgeable trainers willing to encourage discussion and answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the experience of having qualified solicitors as trainers."

Pippa Thompson - Head of Knowledge & Information Management
HEFCE

"The practical residential programme was excellent. The trainers were extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend doing this course if you work in data protection."

Laurence Arterton - Head of Client Support & ICT Systems
UNISON

"The handbook is very extensive. And the examples helpful for context. The trainers are friendly and knowledgeable."

Claire Ramstead - Business Standards Coordinator
Allianz

"Overall excellent!"

Lorna Goldsmith - Information Manager
AWE plc

"The residential programme was excellent, and well run."

Patricia Samuels - Executive Complaints Manager
Direct Line Group

"The hotel has fabulous facilities and the staff and rooms were excellent. The food was excellent once it arrived."

Margaret Hunt - Clinical Governance Manager
AXA PPP Healthcare

"All the trainers clearly knew their subject and were able to get their knowledge across in an interactive way. Excellent."

Jill Clarke - Privacy Manager
RBS

"All very good"

Peter Hibbitt - Operations Director
Inchora Ltd

"Very good course. Informative and challenging at the same time, at a high quality venue."

Andy Crawley - Head of Legal Services
Registers of Scotland

"Excellent."

Lorraine Lunt - Transparency & Feedback Team Manager
City of York Council

"Would definitely use and recommend PDP to colleagues, customer service, course tutors and admin all excellent. Was good to have James on site to answer queries"

Tracey Armstrong - Information Security Officer
Xentrall Shared Services

"Hotel very nice, would recommend to others. Knowledge and delivery style excellent, kept the pace up and allowed time for group participation."

Matthew Archer - Assistant Head of Democratic Services
Canterbury City Council

"Excellent presenter! Great pace and at no point did I feel I wanted to drop off!"

George Balmer - Head of Security
Satellite Applications Catapult