Validates knowledge of European data protection law, GDPR requirements, data processing rules and organizational compliance and accountability.
A good CIPP/E course teaches European data protection law, above all the GDPR, and drills you on the 90 questions of the exam. We compared the main options on coverage of the current Body of Knowledge, practice questions, format and price.
Most people should start with Privacy Bootcamp's course: one package with 650+ questions and a pass-or-refund guarantee. Choose Fortivance's $20 Udemy course on a tight budget, Dr. Kyle David's masterclass for video with weekly office hours, and IAPP's online training when an employer pays.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 European Data Protection (CIPP/E) Online Training | Employer-funded study | Interactive | $1,195 |
 CIPP/E course | All-in-one package | Interactive | $499 |
 CIPP E Certification Prep Course 2026 | Lowest-cost course | Video | $20 |
| European Data Protection: Law and Practice, 3rd edition | Learning by reading | Book | $75 |
 CIPP/E Certification Masterclass | Video with office hours | Video | $240 |
IAPP's own self-paced course, equal to 13 hours of live training, with video, text, interactions and knowledge checks organised around the CIPP/E program. It includes review questions and a certificate of attendance.
Great fit if your employer is paying and you want the issuer's course
Poor fit if you are paying yourself; choose Privacy Bootcamp or Fortivance's course
More than 120 short study modules with 15+ hours of audio, 850+ flashcards, cheat sheets and 650+ practice questions across all five domains. The provider designs it for about 50 hours of study and offers a pass-or-refund guarantee.
Great fit if you want one structured package with plenty of questions
Poor fit if you prefer video lectures; choose Dr. Kyle David's masterclass
A compact course of 69 lectures and about 7 hours that follows the September 2025 CIPP/E curriculum. It includes chapter quizzes, downloadable reference sheets, a 90-day study plan and a full 90-question practice test.
Great fit if you want an inexpensive structured course alongside the textbook or the GDPR text
Poor fit if you want in-depth legal teaching or a large question bank; choose Privacy Bootcamp or Dr. Kyle David
The official CIPP/E textbook, a 506-page digital book covering the history, institutions and GDPR topics in the Body of Knowledge. It works as a reference to keep beside a course.
Great fit if you learn well from detailed reading or want a reference beside a course
Poor fit if you want short lessons or practice questions; choose Privacy Bootcamp
More than 18 hours of video lectures on each Body of Knowledge topic, with 600 practice questions, Brainscape flashcards for six months and live weekly office hours. The provider updates it when IAPP revises the Body of Knowledge.
Great fit if you prefer video teaching and want plenty of questions in one purchase
Poor fit if you want the lowest cost or a shorter course; choose Fortivance
For most people, Privacy Bootcamp's course: it has 650+ questions, flashcards and a pass-or-refund guarantee in one $499 package. Dr. Kyle David's masterclass suits video learners.
Yes. Fortivance's $20 Udemy course follows the September 2025 curriculum and includes a 90-question practice test. Add the GDPR text or the textbook for depth.
The video courses here run from about 7 to 18+ hours, and Privacy Bootcamp is designed for about 50 hours of study. Plan for about 50 hours of preparation in total, including practice questions.
No. Any course, or self-study from the textbook, prepares you. IAPP's $1,195 online training is the official option.