GRC & assurance professionals
Build a shared privacy vocabulary across governance, risk, compliance and internal audit.
IDPI · FOUNDATIONAL PRIVACY CREDENTIAL
In development
Privacy governance.
A strong foundation.
Certified Privacy Governance Associate
Build the knowledge and judgement to connect privacy principles, India’s DPDP framework and everyday organisational responsibilities.
CPGA — a proposed professional credential under IDPI.
KNOWLEDGEJUDGEMENTGOVERNANCE
Existing credential artwork. Institutional branding is being updated.
Foundation level Privacy governance10 proposed domains A connected curriculumPractice in context Scenario-based learning
PROGRAMME CONTEXT
CPGA is also introduced on DPCI’s credential page. IDPI is developing the curriculum, examination and competency assessment pathway within Paryoma Foundation. The ten domains below match DPCI’s proposed syllabus; final candidate requirements remain unpublished.
CPGA AT A GLANCE
What is CPGA?
Certified Privacy Governance Associate (CPGA) is a foundational privacy competency credential being developed by IDPI. It connects privacy principles, India’s DPDP framework, organisational accountability and foundational implementation judgement.
- Credential level
- Foundational
- Programme status
- In development · enrolment not open
- Certification model
- Planned paid credential · fees unfinalised
- Credential institution
- IDPI
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CONTRIBUTION
Start with the right questions.
Build better privacy habits.
Privacy work begins long before a policy is signed. It starts with understanding what data is used, who is responsible and how a decision can be explained.
CPGA is being developed for professionals who need a clear grounding in privacy governance. It connects foundational knowledge with practical judgement: recognising responsibilities, asking useful questions and knowing when to escalate.
Discover the proposed learning outcomes ↗WHO CPGA IS FOR
Privacy is a shared responsibility.
Designed with the needs of professionals across organisational functions in mind. Final eligibility is still being developed.
Cross-functional teams
Connect privacy to legal operations, cybersecurity, technology, HR, procurement and data governance.
Emerging privacy professionals
Develop a structured foundation as you explore new responsibilities and professional pathways.
THE IDPI CREDENTIAL PATHWAYS
A foundation for governance.
A focus on implementation.
CPGA and CPIP address different competency needs. Choose the focus that matches your learning goals.
CPGA is not currently a mandatory prerequisite for CPIP.
CPGA
Privacy principles, governance responsibilities and scenario judgement.
Explore CPGA ↗CPIP
Privacy implementation through processes, controls and supporting evidence.
Explore CPIP ↗YOUR NEXT STEP