A: Privacy Bootcamp is an e-learning platform that offers test prep courses for the certification exams administered by the IAPP (formerly, the International Association of Privacy Professionals). After completing a Privacy Bootcamp course, you may register for and schedule an exam on the IAPP’s website.

A: No matter your professional experience, there are almost certainly areas tested on the CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, and CIPT exams in which you will have little or no first-hand knowledge. Privacy Bootcamp was born out of the frustration felt by the lack of resources available to professionals seeking to become certified in the field of information privacy and data protection.

It is certainly possible to compile all of the necessary information covered by the exam, review all of the primary source materials, and separate out what is important from what isn’t. But that would take weeks upon weeks (trust us, we know!). That is time that a busy professional like you doesn’t have, and time that is better spent actually studying and retaining the key information you need to know.

A: We have updated our courses to account for changes to exams that will be administered on or after September 2, 2024. We comprehensively update our course materials once a year, generally in late Summer, to correspond with the annually updated exams offered by the IAPP. In addition, we provide smaller updates as needed. These updates happen seamlessly and without any action on your part.

A: The IAPP recommends that students preparing for one of its exams spend a minimum of 30 hours in study. Due to the extensive amount of material covered on the exams, however, we believe that slightly more time studying is necessary. Our courses are designed to be completed in roughly 50 hours. But because our services are available anywhere you have an online connection, you can take as much or as little time as you need to feel comfortable with the material.

A: In the unlikely event that you do not pass the CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, or CIPT exam on your first try, we offer to provide a full refund if you have completed one of our courses in its entirety. Completing a course in its entirety requires students to read all of the e-study guide, complete (and pass) each knowledge review, and complete (and pass) at least two full-length practice exams. The full terms of the Privacy Bootcamp guarantee can be found HERE.

A: We’re glad you asked! A number of organizations offer in-person trainings that span multiple full-length days and cost—literally—thousands of dollars. At Privacy Bootcamp, we believe there is a better, more cost-effective way. Our courses are designed with the busy professional in mind by certified experts that have real-world experience in the field of information privacy. We know that you don’t have the time to take three days out of your busy life to go sit through multiple days of lectures. And even if you did, how could anyone possibly retain all the necessary information in that environment?

We provide our students the opportunity to study at their own pace and on their own time. This allows our students to not only better retain the necessary information, but also focus on specific areas in which they may need more time to study. Our courses are designed to reinforce concepts, with flashcards, interactive exercises, knowledge reviews, and the opportunity to review practice questions. We also provide a live-exam environment that mimics the real-world exam, so there are no surprises to our students on test day. Simply put, there is no other company that provides what Privacy Bootcamp offers. Oh, and did we mention, our courses are a fraction of the cost of other alternatives?

A: No. Our platform only operates digitally. This is done for several reasons. First, it helps us control costs so that we can offer our services to you at a much lower rate compared to other test prep options available. Second, offering our materials digitally better represents how the IAPP exams are administered. In this way, when you take the actual exam, you will be more comfortable with the exam format.

A: Privacy Bootcamp gives you everything you need to pass the CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, or CIPT exam in a streamlined, on-demand format. Through our e-study guide, we provide you with a structured set of reading material that covers all topics tested by the IAPP. As you work through the course, we also provide you with flashcards, statutory outlines/charts, module review questions, and more.

Want less structure? That's OK too! Our course materials are structured after the Exam Blueprints and Bodies of Knowledge published by the IAPP. Nevertheless, we have designed our courses to allow users to jump from one section to another. We also provide other features designed to allow you to study in whatever manner you wish. For example, you can access flashcards that cover only certain areas in which you would like extra practice. Additionally, we provide a live exam environment for you to take full-length practice exams under real-world conditions. We also offer the opportunity to review questions that you may have missed, along with multiple other features.

For a preview of what we offer, open the Preview Page for either the CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, or CIPT exams.

A: As you work your way through the course material, we keep track of each section that you have completed. In addition, we keep records of prior test questions that you have been asked, along with the answers you provided. This allows you to go back and review those questions you may have gotten incorrect. As you proceed through the course, the progress meter will show you how far along you are in the course as a whole.

A: Our students get lifetime access to any courses that they purchase, including any updated course materials.