A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27701 for Building Performance Consultants
A tailored course to solidify your influence in privacy governance through precise, actionable implementation.
$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.
Being technically sound but overlooked in governance decisions
The situation this course is for
You’re deep in the technical layers of building systems, yet privacy decisions are shaped without your input, despite your LEED AP and performance engineering insight.
Who this is for
Senior technical consultant with compliance-adjacent impact, operating below the influence threshold in privacy governance.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, non-technical strategists, or practitioners without hands-on system design experience.
What you walk away with
- Documented ISO 27701 implementation playbook tailored to building performance systems
- Clear articulation of privacy controls within technical design reviews
- Structured reasoning to back recommendations in peer and vendor discussions
- Repeatable templates for compliance mapping across project types
- Increased visibility in cross-functional privacy governance meetings
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27701 in Context
Lays the foundation by aligning ISO 27701 with building performance systems and existing LEED frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 27701
- Relation to ISO 27001
- Privacy vs security controls
- Role of technical consultants
- LEED AP crossover points
- Jurisdictional triggers
- Data lifecycle in buildings
- Tenant data flows
- Sensor-level privacy
- Compliance overlap mapping
- Baseline control structure
- Implementation milestones
Module 2. Mapping Data Flows in Building Systems
Teaches how to trace personal data across HVAC, lighting, and occupancy systems for accurate control application.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying personal data
- Occupancy tracking systems
- HVAC data collection
- Lighting sensors and privacy
- Network segmentation impact
- Third-party service providers
- Cloud-hosted analytics
- On-premise data handling
- Data retention policies
- Pseudonymization techniques
- Consent management
- Data subject rights
Module 3. Privacy by Design in Engineering
Integrates privacy-first thinking into building design phases without sacrificing performance or compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Early-stage control mapping
- Design specification language
- Vendor RFP inclusion
- Architectural tradeoffs
- Procurement alignment
- Change order impacts
- Stakeholder communication
- Documentation standards
- Compliance testing points
- Privacy impact simulations
- Design review checklist
- Iteration planning
Module 4. Implementing Annex A Controls
Dives into ISO 27701 Annex A with practical examples for building operations and maintenance teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Annex A.1 overview
- Consent and choice mechanisms
- Data minimization tactics
- Precision in data collection
- Anonymization thresholds
- Retention period rules
- Data sharing policies
- Third-party oversight
- Breach response planning
- Access control design
- Audit logging standards
- Policy enforcement
Module 5. Implementing Annex B Controls
Covers Annex B requirements for PII controllers and processors in facility management contexts.
12 chapters in this module
- Controller vs processor roles
- Joint controller agreements
- Sub-processor oversight
- Contractual obligations
- Compliance monitoring
- Performance benchmarks
- Escalation paths
- Reporting requirements
- Audit rights
- Termination clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Liability allocation
Module 6. Vendor Selection and Review
Equips you to lead vendor evaluations with structured privacy criteria tied to ISO 27701.
12 chapters in this module
- RFP privacy scoring
- Pre-contract due diligence
- Security posture review
- Third-party certification
- Compliance evidence
- Oversight mechanisms
- Performance penalties
- Exit strategy planning
- Transition support
- Reference checks
- Pricing vs privacy
- Negotiation leverage
Module 7. Internal Policy Development
Guides creation of organization-specific privacy policies aligned with technical realities of building systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy drafting principles
- Stakeholder alignment
- Executive communication
- Legal team coordination
- Implementation timelines
- Training integration
- Version control
- Change management
- Enforcement procedures
- Audit preparation
- Review cycles
- Policy testing
Module 8. Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
Provides a repeatable framework for assessing privacy risks in retrofit and new construction projects.
12 chapters in this module
- PIA initiation triggers
- Stakeholder identification
- Data mapping exercise
- Risk categorization
- Likelihood assessment
- Impact evaluation
- Mitigation strategies
- Residual risk review
- Documentation standards
- Approval workflows
- External validation
- PIA update cycles
Module 9. Audit Preparation and Response
Prepares you to lead internal and external audits with confidence using ISO 27701-aligned artefacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence collection
- Control mapping
- Gap analysis
- Remediation planning
- Interview preparation
- Audit timeline
- Non-conformance response
- Corrective action plans
- Management review
- Certification readiness
- Post-audit follow-up
Module 10. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strengthens your role in multidisciplinary teams through clear privacy leadership and communication.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Language alignment
- Meeting influence
- Decision framing
- Consensus building
- Technical clarity
- Executive summaries
- Peer review tactics
- Conflict resolution
- Feedback integration
- Status reporting
- Leadership visibility
Module 11. Sustaining Compliance Over Time
Ensures long-term adherence with change management, monitoring, and review processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Change detection
- Control recalibration
- Version tracking
- Policy updates
- Staff training
- System updates
- Incident review
- Audit follow-up
- Compliance dashboards
- KPI monitoring
- External changes
- Regulatory scanning
Module 12. Scaling Influence Across Projects
Helps you replicate success and expand your role in shaping privacy outcomes across portfolios.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook reuse
- Template adaptation
- Team onboarding
- Training delivery
- Mentorship strategies
- Knowledge sharing
- Cross-project alignment
- Portfolio-level oversight
- Executive engagement
- Recognition pathways
- Career leverage
- Influence metrics
How this maps to your situation
- New project onboarding
- Vendor selection cycle
- Regulatory audit preparation
- Cross-functional initiative leadership
Before vs. after
Before
Technically thorough but often bypassed in final privacy and compliance decisions.
After
Recognized as the primary source for ISO 27701 implementation in building performance systems.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 for integration into active project cycles.
If nothing changes
Continuing to deliver technically sound work that doesn’t shape the final privacy direction, limiting your influence in evolving governance frameworks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic ISO 27701 courses focus on IT systems; this course is tailored to building performance engineering, where data flows intersect with physical systems and sustainability standards.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant to non-IT environments?
Yes, it’s specifically designed for technical consultants in built environments where privacy intersects with performance systems.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me influence vendor decisions?
Yes, you’ll gain structured frameworks to lead vendor reviews with documented privacy criteria.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into active project cycles..
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