A tailored course, built for your situation
Faster path from policy intent to SOC 2 artefact
Turn control objectives into evidence-ready outputs in half the cycle time
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior compliance and governance practitioners in agile environments who need to deliver audit-ready outputs faster without compromising quality
Who this is not for
Entry-level auditors, junior compliance staff, or teams focused only on annual checkbox exercises
What you walk away with
- Produce SOC 2 evidence packages 50, 70% faster using sprint-aligned workflows
- Map controls to existing SAFe® delivery cycles without rework
- Re-use modular policy components across domains (security, availability, confidentiality)
- Reduce review cycles by pre-validating control outputs against AICPA criteria
- Ship first-draft SoA sections that require no structural revisions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. From intent to artefact in agile timelines
Align SOC 2 control initiation with PI planning events and backlog refinement. Map policy requirements directly to user stories with evidence traceability built in.
12 chapters in this module
- Control triggers in SAFe® ceremonies
- Policy as product backlog item
- Evidence-ready definition of done
- Sprint-zero artifact scaffolding
- Linking control owners to feature teams
- Backlog prioritization for audit scope
- Minimum viable control package
- Tagging for traceability
- Automated status reporting
- Integration with Jira workflows
- Control sprint cadence
- Early validation checkpoint
Module 2. SOC 2 control mapping without rework
Skip redundant documentation by designing control outputs that meet AICPA requirements the first time, using pre-validated templates and logic trees.
12 chapters in this module
- Direct mapping to Trust Services Criteria
- Avoiding common rework traps
- Reusable control narratives
- Pre-approved wording bank
- Cross-domain control overlaps
- Automated gap flagging
- Control owner alignment checklist
- Version-controlled libraries
- Change impact analysis
- Baseline evidence checklist
- Mapping to existing ITGCs
- Crosswalk to ISO 27001 controls
Module 3. Modular policy components for speed
Replace one-off writing with plug-and-play policy blocks tied to common control types, availability, access, encryption, incident response.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy block taxonomy
- Availability SLA templates
- Access control thresholds
- Encryption key handling snippets
- Incident response escalation scripts
- Change approval patterns
- Data residency clauses
- Vendor review triggers
- Audit log retention rules
- User provisioning workflows
- DRR testing evidence packs
- Auto-assembled policy documents
Module 4. Evidence collection in sprint rhythm
Embed evidence capture in daily standups, demos, and retrospectives, no last-minute scrambling for logs or access lists.
12 chapters in this module
- Daily evidence checkpoints
- Demo-driven validation
- Retrospective evidence review
- Automated log collection triggers
- Permission snapshot cadence
- Storage location verification
- Encrypted data markers
- User access attestation workflows
- Toolchain integration points
- Evidence tagging standards
- Storage by control domain
- Pre-audit package assembly
Module 5. Pre-validation against AICPA criteria
Eliminate late-cycle revisions by checking control outputs against audit requirements before they leave your team.
12 chapters in this module
- AICPA criteria decoder
- Checklist for Common Criteria
- Automated red flag detection
- Peer validation workflow
- External auditor mindset guide
- Risk coverage heatmaps
- Control sufficiency scoring
- Gap simulation exercises
- Historical deficiency patterns
- Benchmarking against passed audits
- Tone at the top alignment
- Narrative consistency checks
Module 6. Reusable artefact libraries
Stop rewriting the same documents. Build a living repository of approved control text, diagrams, and evidence formats.
12 chapters in this module
- Version control for policies
- Approved wording vault
- Visual diagram templates
- Evidence format standards
- Role-based access to library
- Searchable metadata tagging
- Auto-update propagation
- Federated ownership model
- Contribution approval flow
- Deprecation protocols
- Cross-client reuse guidelines
- Change notification system
Module 7. Control design for minimal review cycles
Design control outputs so clear and complete that reviewers sign off on first submission.
12 chapters in this module
- First-time approval playbook
- Clarity scoring rubric
- Common rejection patterns
- Stakeholder expectation mapping
- Visual proof design
- Narrative flow optimization
- Executive summary templates
- Risk linkage statements
- Assurance level indicators
- Cross-functional sign-off paths
- Revision avoidance checklist
- Approval velocity tracking
Module 8. Integrated vendor control workflows
Extend control velocity to third parties with pre-built assessment modules and evidence requests.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiering
- Pre-loaded questionnaire bank
- Evidence request automation
- SLA alignment checks
- Subservice organization tracking
- Right to audit triggers
- Compliance drift monitoring
- Onboarding integration points
- Remediation tracking
- Performance scorecards
- Exit control validation
- Multi-vendor comparison dashboards
Module 9. SoA drafting that ships first
Generate System and Organization Controls reports that pass internal review without structural changes.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure blueprint
- Automated section generation
- Control linkage visualization
- Narrative consistency tools
- Management assertion drafting
- Third-party inclusion rules
- Exception flagging protocol
- Version comparison tools
- Review comment integration
- Final approval checklist
- Historical precedent library
- SoA completion dashboard
Module 10. Control velocity in hybrid environments
Maintain speed when working across cloud and on-premise systems with differing control maturity.
12 chapters in this module
- Cloud control baseline
- Legacy system gap bridging
- Hybrid evidence models
- Risk weighting by environment
- Control automation thresholds
- Manual override documentation
- Monitoring cadence balancing
- Unified dashboard design
- Cross-platform logging
- Access control harmonization
- Change control integration
- Exception tracking at scale
Module 11. Metrics that prove velocity gains
Quantify and communicate time saved, cycles reduced, and quality gains to leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Control cycle time tracking
- Evidence readiness scoring
- Review round reduction
- Backlog aging metrics
- Rejection rate trends
- Time-to-signoff dashboards
- Effort vs. impact ratio
- Audit finding avoidance
- Peer benchmarking
- ROI calculation models
- Leadership reporting templates
- Improvement trend visualization
Module 12. Sustaining speed beyond the first audit
Keep velocity high through renewals, scope changes, and team transitions.
12 chapters in this module
- Renewal preparation rhythm
- Scope change integration
- Onboarding accelerators
- Knowledge transfer checklists
- Institutional memory design
- Playbook update triggers
- Lessons learned integration
- Toolchain evolution
- Feedback loop design
- Continuous improvement integration
- Benchmark against new cycles
- Long-term ownership model
How this maps to your situation
- When starting a new SOC 2 engagement
- During annual renewal cycle
- After adding a new service to scope
- When onboarding a new team member
Before vs. after
Before
Control deliverables taking weeks to draft, stuck in review loops, requiring major rework before audit readiness.
After
SOC 2 artefacts produced in days, evidence complete on first submission, and review cycles cut by over half.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around delivery cycles, most practitioners complete the course in under six weeks.
If nothing changes
Continuing with slow, reactive control delivery risks falling behind on audit timelines, increasing cost per engagement, and missing opportunities to lead in fast-moving compliance cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses teach theory and frameworks. This course delivers specific, reusable workflows that integrate directly with SAFe® and product delivery cycles, cutting time from intent to artefact by design.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this course cover ISO 27001 as well?
The focus is SOC 2, but crosswalks to ISO 27001 controls are included where relevant.
Is this suitable for someone with SAFe® 6 Product Owner experience?
Yes, this course builds directly on SAFe® practices to accelerate compliance outputs.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around delivery cycles, most practitioners complete the course in under six weeks..
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