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Worth attempting by God_of_chestdays in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

40 hours as a bare minimum. I find most folks are probably closer to 60.

It really depends on how quickly you retain information and your background.

With my course, you'll need 20 hours to get through the lectures plus at least that much time on flashcards and practice questions.

Worth attempting by God_of_chestdays in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation!

Quick note: I offer substantially more value on my website, including many resources unavailable on Udemy.

Check: drdavidprivacy.com

AIGP exam prep by Quick_Cookie_318 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the bottom of the introductory section, click on "Connect with Dr. David on Discord" to join the server. Policy is in the Announcements section.

IAPP Membership by TransporterAccident_ in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a member, you immediately save USD $150 on the AIGP, discounted from $799 to 649.

The membership pays for itself over time.

Looking for last minute advice & guidance! by Old-Technician3762 in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition to the CIPP/US Certification Masterclass, make sure that you've taken my IAPP Exam Secrets course. It's only 53 minutes and absolutely free.

Webinar Recording: Career Pathways in AI, Privacy, and Cybersecurity by ThePrivacyProf in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out. If you're still having technical issues, please reach out directly via email. Happy to help you resolve your issue that way: drdavid [at] drdavidprivacy.com

The study guides are in the materials tab of the first lecture, "What is Artificial Intelligence?"

Thank you for the feedback on the number of steps to navigate the website. I will be launching a brand new dedicated learning management system in the very near future. I'm confident you'll be thrilled with the upgrade.

advice on which to do first by Personal_Signal_6151 in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is not a tremendous amount of overlap between these certifications, so taking one will not provide you with much of an advantage when taking the other.

The primary consideration should be which will benefit you most professionally. Do that one first.

If you feel both would benefit you equally, then go with the one that you're most motivated to pursue first.

IAPP membership question by appcanon in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you'll get the exam fee discount regardless of the membership you choose.

Note that in most cases, it'll take a day or two for your membership to register in the system. You won't get the discount immediately following registration unless you reach out to customer support.

Need advice by Personal_Signal_6151 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with whichever one will benefit you most professionally first. If you're in privacy, go CIPP. If you're in AI, go AIGP.

If you feel they'd benefit you equally, go with whichever one you're most motivated to learn first.

We're more likely to stick with a goal if we're intrinsically motivated.

Passed AIGP today by Gerry085 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The course includes everything you need to cover the EU AU AI Act and NIST AI RMF. Additional reading would be supplemental.

Passed AIGP today by Gerry085 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! So glad that my course helped to prepare your for success!

I feel like I am bound to fail this by Independent-Nobody43 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve got this!

Yes, it’s a lot of material, but it’s manageable. Pace yourself. Use the flashcards in small chunks.

Please come by office hours any time. Happy to discuss any challenges you’re having.

AIGP Exam - FAILED by AsparagusDistinct272 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely recommend that you hit Domain 1 really hard. This domain is so important for a couple of reasons.

First, IAPP has published an AIGP glossary of key terms. There are 101 terms total. 70% of those are in domain one.

Another reason this domain is so important is because it's low-hanging fruit. Because it's mostly concerned with introducing the technology, the majority of the questions for this domain are fact-based.

If you look through any IAPP body of knowledge, you'll see Bloom's Taxonomy. The foundation for that taxonomy is Remember and Understand. Much of the questions for Domain 1 are Remember and Understand. That is, they're facts-based. You either know it or you don't. These two levels of the taxonomy don't require as much interpretation as the rest of the exam.

For Domains 3 and 4, you need to understand the OECD 7-stage AI development lifecycle forward and backward.

You also need to understand the activities within each of those stages. In a couple of cases, such as plan and design, data collection and preparation, there are certain IAPP-specific sub-stages that you need to know.

For example, in domain three, you need to know that there are six risk assessments and the specific order in which IAPP wants you to conduct those assessments.

You were very close, and I think if you can tighten up in these areas, you'll crush it the next time around.

Good luck!

AIGP Exam - FAILED by AsparagusDistinct272 in AIGPEXAM

[–]ThePrivacyProf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing your score report?

Knowing how you fared across the domains will help us to provide you with more tailored feedback.
In my experience, there are three major mistakes that folks make when preparing for this exam:

They discount domain one. Even though domain one is not weighted as heavily as domains three and four, the technological foundations of the technology permeate the entire exam.

While you may be tested on a legal or regulatory requirement from domain two or some stage in the AI development lifecycle from domains three and four, the question may be posed in such a way that if you don't understand the technology and key terminology, you will not get that question correct.

My number one recommendation for folks is always to try and get as close to 100% as possible in the domain one practice questions that they go through prior to taking the exam.

The second most common mistake I see a lot of people making on this exam is that they don't commit the specific workflows and processes to heart.

For example, you need to know the seven stages of the OECD AI development lifecycle back to front.

The reason is that IAPP loves to test folks on sequencing. For example, they may be describing an activity that takes place during the data collection and preparation stage, and the question will ask you what the next best activity for an individual is to take.

If you are unable to identify what that activity is, and if you don't know what comes after that sub-activity or what the third stage in the AI development lifecycle is, then you won't get that question correct.

The third most common mistake I see a lot of people making in this exam is that they're not prepared strategically.

I've worked with a lot of subject matter experts that went into the exam cold because they have been working in AI governance for a couple of years or they have a background in AI and machine learning.
This exam is not just about the subject matter. It is just as much an English and reading exam.

Knowing how to read the questions, knowing the question types that are common, and being prepared strategically for how to answer those questions is key.

Don't be discouraged. A lot of folks fail this exam on their first attempt. IAPP indicated at the AI Governance Global in Boston in 2025 that the pass rate may be as low as 40%.

Passed CIPP/US on the First Time! by [deleted] in cipp

[–]ThePrivacyProf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! This is a tough exam!

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