A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with ISO 27001
Master cross-functional alignment through Information Security Management standardization
$199 one-time
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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 PMO leader in a global consulting firm driving governance, compliance, and delivery consistency across client programs
Who this is not for
Individual contributors without cross-team coordination responsibilities or practitioners focused solely on technical implementation without governance oversight
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 27001 adoption across geographically distributed teams
- Standardize control documentation that scales across multiple client domains
- Accelerate audit readiness cycles using reusable framework artifacts
- Position PMO as a strategic partner in security governance rollouts
- Serve as the reference point for ISO 27001 interpretation across business units
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 27001 in program management
Understand how ISO 27001 integrates with PMO workflows, governance stages, and client delivery lifecycles. Learn to position security controls as enablers, not constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 27001 means for PMOs
- Mapping clauses to delivery phases
- Governance vs implementation roles
- Client expectation alignment
- Risk register integration
- Control ownership models
- Audit touchpoints in sprints
- Documentation standards
- Stakeholder communication plan
- Vendor coordination rules
- Compliance milestone tracking
- Rollout sequencing logic
Module 2. Building the Information Security Management System
Create a living ISMS tailored to consulting environments, balancing standardization with client-specific adaptations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope across programs
- Context of the organization
- Leadership commitment tracking
- Policy document structure
- Objective setting framework
- Resource allocation model
- Competency checklists
- Internal audit cadence
- Management review scheduling
- Improvement planning cycle
- Change control process
- Version control system
Module 3. Risk assessment alignment across units
Standardize risk identification and treatment plans so findings are consistent, comparable, and actionable across regions and industries.
12 chapters in this module
- Unified risk criteria
- Threat modeling inputs
- Vulnerability scoring rules
- Likelihood impact matrix
- Treatment strategy options
- Risk acceptance thresholds
- Escalation paths
- Third-party risk linkage
- Residual risk reporting
- Review meeting structure
- Risk register formatting
- Automated alert triggers
Module 4. Control mapping for multi-client environments
Use Annex A controls to build adaptable templates that work across financial, healthcare, and public sector clients.
12 chapters in this module
- Control selection logic
- Mandatory vs optional controls
- Client-specific tailoring rules
- Control implementation evidence
- Mapping to NIST 800-53
- Mapping to SOC 2
- Cross-reference index
- Owner assignment model
- Testing frequency schedule
- Exception handling process
- Control dependency mapping
- Automation readiness flags
Module 5. Documenting policies and procedures
Develop clear, enforceable documentation that satisfies auditors and guides teams, without over-engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Document hierarchy design
- Approval workflows
- Version numbering rules
- Storage location standards
- Access control rules
- Retention requirements
- Review cycle triggers
- Change tracking system
- Template reuse strategy
- Language localization approach
- Client redaction process
- Audit trail generation
Module 6. Internal audit preparation and execution
Run effective internal audits that identify gaps early and build confidence with external assessors.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Checklist development
- Sampling methodology
- Interview techniques
- Evidence collection protocol
- Finding severity levels
- Remediation tracking
- Report formatting
- Stakeholder distribution
- Follow-up validation
- Audit calendar planning
- Team rotation schedule
Module 7. Management review and reporting
Prepare concise, decision-ready reports for leadership that drive action and demonstrate value.
12 chapters in this module
- Agenda structure
- KPI selection logic
- Dashboard design principles
- Trend analysis methods
- Resource request justification
- Risk heatmap formatting
- Improvement backlog tracking
- Benchmark comparison
- Stakeholder update rhythm
- Escalation criteria
- Decision log maintenance
- Action item follow-up
Module 8. Continuous improvement integration
Embed feedback loops and improvement actions into ongoing delivery cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Nonconformity logging
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action planning
- Preventive action triggers
- Effectiveness verification
- Lessons learned database
- Process update workflow
- Training refresh cycle
- Tooling enhancement requests
- Client feedback linkage
- Benchmark tracking
- Maturity model assessment
Module 9. Vendor and third-party management
Extend ISO 27001 controls to suppliers and partners without overburdening procurement teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor classification
- Due diligence checklist
- Contractual obligations
- Onboarding audit
- Ongoing monitoring
- Subprocessor tracking
- Right-to-audit clauses
- Incident notification rules
- Performance review metrics
- Exit procedures
- Insurance requirement mapping
- Compliance attestation collection
Module 10. Certification readiness and process
Navigate the certification journey with confidence, knowing what auditors look for and how to prepare efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
- Registrar selection
- Pre-certification gap assessment
- Stage 1 audit prep
- Documentation package assembly
- Interview preparation
- Site walkthrough protocol
- Finding response drafting
- Stage 2 audit follow-up
- Certificate maintenance
- Surveillance audit prep
- Re-certification cycle
- Public announcement rules
Module 11. Scaling across regions and cultures
Adapt the framework for local regulations, languages, and work styles while maintaining global consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional legal mapping
- Cultural communication styles
- Local champion network
- Translation quality control
- Timezone coordination
- Holiday-aware scheduling
- Language-specific documentation
- Local regulator engagement
- Cross-border data flow rules
- Central vs local ownership
- Deviation approval process
- Global consistency monitoring
Module 12. Sustaining long-term compliance
Keep the ISMS alive and relevant through leadership changes, client shifts, and technology updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Leadership transition plan
- Knowledge transfer protocol
- Succession planning
- Annual review rhythm
- Framework update process
- Technology change impact
- Client requirement evolution
- Regulatory change tracking
- Training refresh schedule
- Audit adaptation plan
- Stakeholder re-engagement
- Value communication strategy
How this maps to your situation
- When launching a new client program
- Before external audit cycles
- After organizational restructuring
- During governance framework updates
Before vs. after
Before
Working in silos with inconsistent application of security controls across teams and clients
After
Leading unified, efficient ISO 27001 adoption that scales across business units and geographies
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: 6-8 hours per module, designed to be completed over 12 weeks with applied learning
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is built specifically for PMO leaders in consulting environments, focusing on cross-functional influence, client adaptability, and scalable governance rather than technical checklist completion.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior PMO and delivery governance professionals leading cross-team initiatives in regulated or security-conscious client environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need prior ISO 27001 experience?
No, this course builds from foundational concepts to advanced deployment strategies tailored to consulting delivery models.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours per module, designed to be completed over 12 weeks with applied learning.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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