Certification Study GuidesStudy CIPP/E
Use this route if GDPR-facing work is the main reason you are choosing a certification.
Take the CIPP/E diagnosticCertification comparison
CIPP/E, CIPP/US or AIGP?
Choose CIPP/E for European data protection and GDPR work. Choose CIPP/US for United States private-sector privacy. Choose AIGP for AI governance across the system life cycle.
Which path best matches your work?
The three certifications cover different professional problems. Start with the laws, systems and region that you expect to work with most often.
| Certification | Main focus | A sensible fit |
|---|---|---|
| CIPP/E | European data protection law, the GDPR, rights, transfers and compliance. | People working with European data protection or GDPR-facing privacy programmes. |
| CIPP/US | United States private-sector privacy, federal and state rules, workplace privacy and government access. | People working with United States privacy programmes or US consumer privacy requirements. |
| AIGP | AI governance foundations, laws and standards, development controls, deployment and ongoing use. | People who govern, build, procure or oversee AI systems. |
Begin with the study path that fits your immediate goal.
These independent guides give you a free ten-question diagnostic before you decide whether you need more practice.
Study CIPP/US
Use this route if United States private-sector privacy is your practical focus.
Take the CIPP/US diagnosticStudy AIGP
Use this route if you need to understand and govern AI systems across their life cycle.
Take the AIGP diagnosticTwo mistakes to avoid
Choosing CIPP/E as a general privacy prerequisite
CIPP/E is most useful when European data protection and GDPR practice are central to your work. It is not a substitute for a United States privacy focus.
Treating AIGP as a substitute for regional privacy law
AIGP focuses on AI governance. It can complement privacy expertise, but it does not replace study of a regional privacy regime.
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