Description
The Certified Digital Practitioner: Cybersecurity pathway is designed for learners who want to build a solid understanding of cyber risk, data protection, and digital trust — and apply this knowledge in real-world organisational contexts. This programme blends theory with hands-on digital application, equipping learners to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with local and global data protection laws.
Why should you enroll for this Course?
1️⃣ Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Business
Every organisation — from banks and schools to healthcare and retail — depends on digital systems that are constantly under threat. This course helps you understand how and why cyberattacks happen, and how to protect both people and data from harm.
2️⃣ Future-Proof Your Career
Cybersecurity and data protection are among South Africa’s top critical skills. Whether you’re entering the workforce or growing your compliance career, this qualification gives you the edge employers are looking for — technical awareness blended with governance and compliance insight.
3️⃣ Learn by Doing
You won’t just study theory — you’ll simulate real-world incidents, build mini cyber risk dashboards, and analyse real South African cases of breaches and data misuse. These experiences prepare you to respond confidently when cyber risks become real.
4️⃣ Stay Legally and Professionally Compliant
Understand your duties under POPIA, the Cybercrimes Act, and global frameworks like GDPR and ISO 27001. Learn how to turn compliance from a box-ticking exercise into a strategic advantage for your organisation.
5️⃣ Unlock New Career Pathways
This course positions you for roles such as:
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Cyber Risk & Compliance Analyst
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Data Protection Officer
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Information Security Consultant
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AI & Digital Ethics Specialist
You’ll also gain credits toward ICITP professional recognition and entry into the Future Skills Curriculum for Compliance Professionals — your gateway to advanced learning in AI Governance, Data Analytics, and RegTech.
6️⃣ Built in Africa, Ready for the World
The CDP: Cybersecurity is designed by Navigate Compliance, an FSCA-registered, QCTO-accredited training provider. You’ll join a growing community of Africa’s next-generation digital practitioners, ready to lead responsibly in the digital era.
The course is a mix of online and instructor-based learning. Cohort opens: 9 February 2026
