How to prepare
Your time is valuable. To ensure optimal results, the IAPP strongly recommends careful exam preparation — even for degreed professionals who have passed other certification tests. In general, we recommend that you train and study for a minimum of 30 hours for each certification. Complete our free mini-course to help you plan your studying strategy.
Free mini-course: How to prepare for an IAPP certification
IAPP training
IAPP certification training is a valuable resource when pursuing a certification. Training courses are available for purchase through the IAPP store.
Be ready with certification training
With options to train online, live online and in person, IAPP training can help ensure you understand complex privacy, AI and cybersecurity topics, along with current best practices.
Self-assessment tools
Each IAPP exam comes with two tools for determining how ready you are. Each tool can be found on their respective certification designation pages:
- The body of knowledge outlines all the information covered in each exam and represents the breadth of knowledge qualified candidates should possess on individual topics.
- The exam blueprint tells you how many questions to expect on each topic.
Resource center
The IAPP resource center provides all the privacy tools and information you need in one place.
Free study guides
Access downloadable guides offering exam formats and sample questions.
Practice exams
IAPP practice exams simulate the test-taking experience and can provide insight into how you might perform on your certification exam.
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