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Studying Together for Certification Success

Studying for a certification exam doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Small study groups of two or three people can dramatically improve exam performance. This blog explores the benefits of collaborative learning—supported by educational research—and offers practical tips for candidates preparing for CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP, or similar certifications.

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Study Tips: Studying on a Budget

Studying on a budget is a challenge for many professionals pursuing certifications like CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP, especially in the privacy and data protection fields. As you may already know, certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) come with a significant financial commitment. Exam fees alone start at $550, and additional costs like…

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Want to write questions for the IAPP privacy exams?

Writing for IAPP Certification Exams: Credentialing the Next Generation of Privacy Professionals is the title of a recent video posted by the IAPP on LinkedIn. The session was moderated by Bridget Morang, (Senior Certification Operations Manager) and the speakers were Stacie Cocola (Certification Exam Manager) and Susan Tierney (Senior Certification Program Developer). The IAPP always produces…

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New CIPP/E Practice Exam and more from the IAPP

IAPP Certification Director Doug Forman and Training Director Marla Berry went live on LinkedIn on October 14th 2020 to answer questions about IAPP Certifications & Training. It was a fantastic Q&A session and we have summarised some key points from the discussion below, including the announcement of a new CIPP/E practice exam coming in 2021!…