A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with SOC 2
Turn compliance rigor into cross-functional leadership reach
$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.
Compliance work that stays siloed
The situation this course is for
Strong controls in one division don’t automatically transfer to another. Without a scalable framework, teams reinvent the wheel, auditors see inconsistency, and leadership questions cohesion, especially in distributed operations.
Who this is for
Senior compliance, risk, or trust leader in a multi-unit organization who wants to scale their impact beyond their immediate team
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on passing their own audit, or practitioners in single-department organizations with no cross-functional coordination needs
What you walk away with
- Lead unified SOC 2 readiness across multiple business units
- Standardize control interpretation so teams adopt your framework by default
- Position yourself as the reference point on cross-divisional compliance calls
- Reduce redundant effort by building reusable, jurisdiction-aware artefacts
- Extend your influence into adjacent service lines without formal authority
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping SOC 2 Across Organizational Boundaries
Understand how to translate SOC 2 requirements into consistent practice across departments with different risk appetites and delivery models.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope per business unit
- Identifying shared vs unique controls
- Aligning control owners by function
- Creating federated accountability models
- Documenting cross-unit evidence paths
- Managing variance without weakening standards
- Integrating regional legal expectations
- Establishing central oversight rhythms
- Using common language across teams
- Linking SOC 2 to service delivery SLAs
- Onboarding new units to the framework
- Maintaining consistency over time
Module 2. Designing Repeatable Compliance Artefacts
Build templates and documentation patterns that survive team changes and scale across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Templating control narratives
- Versioning policy documents
- Creating audit-ready evidence packs
- Standardizing risk assessments
- Building modular SoA sections
- Documenting control design once
- Reusing testing procedures
- Centralizing evidence collection
- Automating status updates
- Maintaining living documentation
- Cross-referencing across reports
- Reducing rework cycles
Module 3. Orchestrating Multi-Team Readiness
Coordinate preparation across independent teams without direct authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying compliance champions
- Running cross-unit workshops
- Setting shared milestones
- Tracking progress centrally
- Resolving interdependencies
- Escalating blockers early
- Aligning audit timelines
- Managing competing priorities
- Communicating status upward
- Recognizing team contributions
- Driving accountability peer-to-peer
- Sustaining momentum post-audit
Module 4. Leading Without Formal Authority
Exert influence across departments where compliance is a shared responsibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Building credibility through consistency
- Using data to align stakeholders
- Framing compliance as enablement
- Running effective governance forums
- Presenting findings constructively
- Negotiating control ownership
- Incentivizing adoption
- Addressing resistance proactively
- Creating feedback loops
- Demonstrating value visibly
- Positioning as a resource, not police
- Scaling your presence virtually
Module 5. Adapting SOC 2 for Regional Variance
Maintain core standards while accommodating local legal and operational differences.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping Canadian privacy laws to controls
- Incorporating provincial requirements
- Handling data residency constraints
- Aligning with federal obligations
- Managing bilingual documentation
- Adapting for public sector clients
- Addressing Indigenous data sovereignty
- Respecting cross-border data flows
- Documenting jurisdictional exceptions
- Training local teams on global standards
- Auditing for consistency with flexibility
- Reporting up with transparency
Module 6. Integrating SOC 2 with Other Frameworks
Show how SOC 2 complements existing programs like ISO 27001 or CSA STAR.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping controls to ISO 27001
- Leveraging existing certifications
- Avoiding duplicate work
- Positioning SOC 2 as customer-facing
- Using CSA STAR for cloud offerings
- Aligning with NIST CSF
- Connecting to vendor risk programs
- Supporting ESG reporting needs
- Feeding into executive dashboards
- Linking to cybersecurity strategy
- Demonstrating overlap efficiency
- Reducing audit fatigue
Module 7. Creating Executive Visibility
Ensure leadership understands the value and reach of your compliance program.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing board-level summaries
- Highlighting risk reduction
- Quantifying customer trust impact
- Showing operational efficiencies
- Linking to revenue protection
- Demonstrating competitive advantage
- Reporting across geographies
- Visualizing control coverage
- Tracking maturity over time
- Benchmarking against peers
- Telling a compelling narrative
- Positioning for recognition
Module 8. Scaling Audit Preparation
Move from project-based to program-based readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Building a standing audit team
- Creating rolling evidence calendars
- Running mock audits quarterly
- Developing internal reviewers
- Standardizing auditor onboarding
- Preparing for surprise inspections
- Managing auditor relationships
- Negotiating scope fairly
- Reducing pre-audit stress
- Improving response quality
- Shortening evidence cycles
- Achieving faster sign-off
Module 9. Enabling Sales Through Compliance
Turn SOC 2 assets into customer acquisition tools.
12 chapters in this module
- Responding to security questionnaires
- Creating customer-facing summaries
- Training sales on compliance value
- Positioning in RFP responses
- Reducing deal friction
- Accelerating onboarding
- Differentiating in crowded markets
- Supporting premium pricing
- Sharing redacted reports
- Managing access securely
- Demonstrating trust visibly
- Linking to customer success
Module 10. Building a Compliance Talent Pipeline
Develop internal experts who extend your reach.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying high-potential staff
- Creating mentorship paths
- Running internal training
- Documenting onboarding
- Certifying internal reviewers
- Rotating roles across teams
- Recognizing compliance contributions
- Linking to career progression
- Reducing dependency on external help
- Scaling knowledge transfer
- Creating internal champions
- Sustaining culture over time
Module 11. Driving Continuous Improvement
Evolve your program based on feedback and changing needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Collecting stakeholder input
- Analyzing audit findings
- Benchmarking against peers
- Updating control design
- Incorporating new threats
- Adjusting for growth
- Responding to client feedback
- Improving evidence quality
- Reducing control gaps
- Enhancing automation
- Tracking maturity metrics
- Planning annual refreshes
Module 12. Sustaining Momentum After Certification
Keep the program alive and valuable beyond the initial audit.
12 chapters in this module
- Running ongoing awareness
- Updating documentation regularly
- Tracking control performance
- Revising policies annually
- Engaging new leadership
- Onboarding new clients
- Expanding to new services
- Sharing success stories
- Celebrating milestones
- Maintaining auditor trust
- Planning next cycle early
- Positioning as a core capability
How this maps to your situation
- Leading readiness across independent teams
- Coordinating compliance in a federal structure
- Scaling trust practices across regions
- Positioning compliance as strategic advantage
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance efforts are fragmented across teams, requiring repeated alignment and justification.
After
You lead a unified, scalable approach that teams adopt by default, extending your influence across the organization.
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 be completed alongside regular responsibilities over 6-8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without a scalable model, compliance remains reactive and siloed, limiting your ability to lead across CGI’s diverse business units and reducing the strategic value of your work.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SOC 2 overviews or certification prep courses, this program is built for senior leaders who must coordinate across teams and regions, not just pass a single audit. It focuses on scaling influence, not just technical knowledge.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior compliance, risk, or trust leaders in multi-unit organizations who want to scale their impact beyond their immediate team.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with ISO 27001 as well?
Yes, many concepts transfer, and Module 6 covers how to align SOC 2 with other frameworks including ISO 27001.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular responsibilities over 6-8 weeks..
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