A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Project Managers in Industrial Services
Build authoritative control frameworks that stand up to global audit scrutiny
$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
Project Manager in industrial or asset-intensive services overseeing compliance-critical implementations with ISO 27001 exposure
Who this is not for
Entry-level coordinators, pure IT security specialists without project oversight, or executives seeking board-level summaries
What you walk away with
- Map ISO 27001 controls to project workstreams without external consultants
- Build a compliant Statement of Applicability independently
- Lead internal audit prep with confidence in control traceability
- Translate technical security requirements into actionable project tasks
- Deliver certification-ready documentation packages on time
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 Fundamentals
Establish a working foundation in the ISO 27001 standard, including scope definition, risk assessment principles, and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
12 chapters in this module
- What is ISO 27001
- Key terms and definitions
- The PDCA framework
- Scope of an ISMS
- Leadership and organizational context
- Risk assessment overview
- Annex A controls introduction
- Statement of Applicability basics
- Internal audit purpose
- Management review expectations
- Certification process steps
- Common implementation pitfalls
Module 2. Initiating the ISMS Project
Learn how to launch an Information Security Management System with clear sponsorship, cross-functional alignment, and realistic timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Securing leadership buy-in
- Forming the project team
- Stakeholder identification
- Project charter elements
- Creating a work breakdown structure
- Milestone planning for ISO 27001
- Resource allocation strategies
- Engaging operations teams
- Managing technical debt
- Baseline assessment methods
- Documentation standards
- Version control for policies
Module 3. Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning
Conduct structured risk assessments aligned with ISO 27001 requirements and build actionable risk treatment plans.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk identification techniques
- Asset inventory methods
- Threat and vulnerability inputs
- Risk likelihood and impact scales
- Risk scoring models
- Risk acceptance thresholds
- Treatment options overview
- Building a risk treatment plan
- Assigning risk owners
- Integrating Risks into Jira
- Risk register structure
- Audit trail for decisions
Module 4. Control Selection and Mapping
Select and document Annex A controls with precision, ensuring traceability from risk decisions to implementation tasks.
12 chapters in this module
- Control relevance assessment
- Mapping risks to controls
- Justifying exclusions
- Creating a SoA draft
- Versioning control mappings
- Cross-referencing with NIST CSF
- Aligning with SOC 2
- Documenting implementation status
- Control ownership assignment
- Integration with change management
- Testing control effectiveness
- Updating the SoA
Module 5. Building the Statement of Applicability
Develop a complete and audit-ready Statement of Applicability with documented rationale for each control.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure requirements
- Control inclusion rationale
- Formal exclusion justifications
- Management sign-off process
- SoA version control
- Linking to risk register
- Preparing for auditor review
- Common auditor findings
- Updating after changes
- SoA as living document
- Automation tools for SoA
- Maintaining audit trail
Module 6. Documenting Information Security Policies
Write clear, enforceable policies that satisfy ISO 27001 requirements and align with industrial operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy hierarchy design
- Writing A-level policies
- Creating B-level procedures
- Work instruction formats
- Policy review cycles
- Approval workflows
- Distribution methods
- Training integration
- Policy exception handling
- Version control practices
- Policy audit readiness
- Living document maintenance
Module 7. Project Integration and Execution
Integrate ISO 27001 requirements into ongoing project management practices and delivery timelines.
12 chapters in this module
- Aligning with PMBOK
- Updating project plans
- Task dependencies with security
- Resource leveling
- Tracking control implementation
- Milestone sign-offs
- Cross-functional coordination
- Change control integration
- Status reporting formats
- Escalation pathways
- Lessons learned capture
- Post-implementation review
Module 8. Internal Audit Preparation
Prepare for internal audits with complete documentation, clear roles, and consistent follow-up processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit schedule planning
- Selecting internal auditors
- Audit checklist development
- Document sampling methods
- Conducting opening meetings
- Fieldwork techniques
- Finding documentation
- Management response process
- Corrective action tracking
- Audit report structure
- Reporting to leadership
- Audit follow-up timing
Module 9. Management Review and Continuous Improvement
Lead management review meetings with confidence and drive continuous improvement in the ISMS.
12 chapters in this module
- Agenda design
- Performance metric selection
- Presenting audit results
- Reviewing risk register
- Tracking improvement actions
- Updating the SoA
- Resource change requests
- Compliance status reporting
- Minutes documentation
- Action item tracking
- Driving accountability
- Closing the PDCA loop
Module 10. External Certification Audit Readiness
Prepare for stage one and stage two audits with confidence, ensuring all evidence is complete and accessible.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting certification bodies
- Stage one checklist
- Document review prep
- Evidence file organization
- Interview preparation
- Corrective action handling
- Stage two audit process
- Auditor communication
- Nonconformity response
- Surveillance audit timing
- Maintaining certification
- Re-certification planning
Module 11. Sustaining Compliance Across Projects
Embed ISO 27001 practices into project delivery standards so compliance becomes repeatable.
12 chapters in this module
- Lessons learned integration
- Template library creation
- Standardizing control mappings
- Onboarding new teams
- Training materials development
- Playbook refinement
- Lessons from project closeouts
- Scaling across units
- Consistency metrics
- Audit trail preservation
- Vendor compliance alignment
- Long-term ownership model
Module 12. Advanced Situational Applications
Apply ISO 27001 principles to complex industrial environments with legacy systems and third-party dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
- Managing OT systems
- Legacy system integration
- Third-party risk controls
- Supply chain assurance
- Incident response alignment
- Disaster recovery links
- Cloud service considerations
- Remote access policies
- Physical security integration
- Environmental monitoring
- Cross-border data flows
- Industrial compliance convergence
How this maps to your situation
- Project initiation with ISO 27001 scope
- Risk assessment in asset-heavy environments
- Control mapping for distributed teams
- Audit-ready documentation under tight timelines
Before vs. after
Before
Reliance on external consultants for control mapping and audit prep
After
Independent ability to lead ISO 27001 implementation and sustain compliance across projects
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 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with steady progress
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews, this course is tailored to project managers in industrial services, with specific templates, control mappings, and implementation timelines that reflect real-world operational constraints.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone without an information security background?
Yes. It’s designed for project managers leading ISO 27001 initiatives, not security specialists. All concepts are explained in operational terms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an ISO 27001 audit?
Yes. The course builds your ability to create audit-ready documentation and lead preparation, increasing first-time pass likelihood.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with steady progress.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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