A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering SOC 2 for Project Managers in Defense and Government Contracting
Build trusted systems that pass compliance reviews and position you as the internal expert on secure delivery.
$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.
Projects delayed by last-minute compliance gaps
The situation this course is for
Even well-run programs stall when control evidence isn't embedded from the start. The cost isn't just time, it's credibility.
Who this is for
Project Manager at a government contractor managing deliverables with compliance implications, seeking to lead with authority and reduce downstream friction.
Who this is not for
This is not for auditors focused on checklists, entry-level coordinators, or executives who don’t touch project execution. It’s for hands-on leaders owning delivery in regulated environments.
What you walk away with
- Proactively align project plans with SOC 2 control objectives
- Produce clean, audit-ready artefacts on the first pass
- Anticipate reviewer expectations before they’re raised
- Lead cross-functional teams with clear compliance guardrails
- Become the go-to person for compliance-adjacent project execution
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. SOC 2 in the Project Lifecycle
Integrate compliance thinking from kickoff to closure. Understand how each phase creates or closes control exposure. Map project milestones to trust service criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying compliance-critical project types early
- Aligning project charters with SOC 2 objectives
- Stakeholder mapping for audit readiness
- Defining scope boundaries that prevent control drift
- Timing control evidence collection with sprints
- Integrating control checks into status reporting
- Documenting decisions for future auditability
- Managing subcontractor compliance exposure
- Using risk registers to flag control gaps
- Aligning change control with compliance intent
- Designing deliverables with embedded evidence
- Handoff protocols that preserve compliance integrity
Module 2. Security and Access Control in Practice
Translate technical controls into project requirements. Ensure access management, encryption, and MFA are specified and validated.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating NIST CSF into project tasks
- Defining user roles for system access reviews
- Specifying encryption standards in procurement
- Validating MFA implementation across vendors
- Tracking privileged access requests
- Designing access review workflows
- Managing emergency access protocols
- Documenting access revocation processes
- Auditing access logs for control alignment
- Integrating SIEM requirements into scope
- Testing access controls in staging environments
- Reporting on access compliance weekly
Module 3. Availability and Monitoring Requirements
Ensure systems meet uptime and resilience standards. Build monitoring and incident response into project planning.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining uptime SLAs with legal teams
- Specifying redundancy requirements
- Integrating backup validation into testing
- Designing DR runbooks with ops teams
- Scheduling uptime reporting cycles
- Integrating monitoring tools into deployment
- Validating alerting thresholds
- Testing failover procedures pre-launch
- Documenting incident response playbooks
- Tracking P1 resolution times
- Reporting on system availability monthly
- Updating runbooks after incidents
Module 4. Processing Integrity and Data Accuracy
Ensure data flows are accurate, complete, and authorized. Build validation steps into data pipelines and reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping data flows for integrity checks
- Specifying input validation rules
- Designing reconciliation processes
- Validating ETL accuracy in staging
- Auditing data transformation logic
- Documenting data lineage
- Testing error handling in pipelines
- Reporting on data accuracy metrics
- Integrating checksums into transfers
- Tracking data loss incidents
- Reviewing logic with control owners
- Updating validation after changes
Module 5. Confidentiality and Data Handling
Embed data classification and handling rules into project design. Ensure PII and CUI are protected by default.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying data at project kickoff
- Specifying encryption for data at rest
- Defining access controls for sensitive data
- Validating DLP implementation
- Auditing data sharing practices
- Documenting data retention policies
- Integrating redaction into reporting
- Training teams on data handling rules
- Testing confidentiality controls
- Reporting on data exposure incidents
- Updating policies after audits
- Handing off data handling to operations
Module 6. Privacy and Consent Management
Ensure personal data is collected, used, and retained according to policy. Build consent tracking into applications.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping data collection points
- Specifying consent mechanisms
- Validating opt-in workflows
- Designing data subject request processes
- Auditing data usage compliance
- Documenting data sharing agreements
- Testing right-to-delete flows
- Reporting on privacy compliance
- Updating policies after legal review
- Integrating privacy into UX design
- Training teams on privacy rules
- Handing off privacy to support
Module 7. Project Controls and Evidence Mapping
Create a living control matrix. Align project tasks with SOC 2 requirements and evidence needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping project phases to controls
- Defining evidence types for each control
- Scheduling evidence collection
- Validating evidence completeness
- Storing evidence securely
- Reporting on control status
- Auditing control documentation
- Updating control mappings after changes
- Integrating control checks into QA
- Training teams on evidence standards
- Handing off control ownership
- Reviewing mappings quarterly
Module 8. Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk
Ensure subcontractors and SaaS providers meet compliance standards. Build oversight into procurement.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing vendor compliance posture
- Specifying SOC 2 requirements in RFPs
- Validating vendor attestations
- Auditing third-party controls
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Documenting vendor risk assessments
- Reporting on vendor compliance
- Updating assessments annually
- Integrating vendor audits into planning
- Training teams on vendor risks
- Handing off vendor oversight
- Reviewing contracts for compliance
Module 9. Audit Preparation and Response
Prepare for reviews with confidence. Know what evidence auditors need and how to present it.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling pre-audit reviews
- Validating evidence completeness
- Documenting control narratives
- Training teams on audit questions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Reporting on readiness status
- Responding to auditor inquiries
- Tracking findings to closure
- Updating controls after feedback
- Handing off to operations
- Reviewing lessons learned
- Improving for next cycle
Module 10. Compliance Communication and Stakeholder Alignment
Bridge gaps between technical teams, leadership, and auditors. Speak clearly across functions.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating controls into business terms
- Reporting on compliance to leadership
- Aligning teams on control goals
- Documenting decisions for auditors
- Training teams on compliance basics
- Auditing communication effectiveness
- Updating messaging after feedback
- Integrating compliance into onboarding
- Handing off communication plans
- Reviewing stakeholder needs
- Improving clarity over time
- Measuring understanding
Module 11. Continuous Compliance and Improvement
Shift from project-based to sustained compliance. Build feedback loops that keep controls strong.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling control reviews
- Validating control effectiveness
- Documenting improvements
- Reporting on compliance health
- Auditing change management
- Updating controls after incidents
- Integrating lessons learned
- Training teams on updates
- Handing off to operations
- Reviewing metrics monthly
- Improving processes iteratively
- Measuring control maturity
Module 12. Becoming the Trusted Authority
Position yourself as the go-to person for compliance-adjacent delivery. Lead with confidence and visibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Demonstrating value through clean audits
- Sharing best practices across teams
- Mentoring junior project managers
- Proposing compliance improvements
- Presenting at internal forums
- Documenting institutional knowledge
- Building cross-functional credibility
- Influencing policy discussions
- Leading compliance task forces
- Shaping future project standards
- Establishing recognition as an expert
- Sustaining leadership through delivery
How this maps to your situation
- Project kickoff with compliance implications
- Mid-cycle audit readiness check
- Vendor onboarding with data access
- Pre-audit evidence collection
Before vs. after
Before
Projects stall when compliance isn't embedded early. Evidence is gathered reactively. Teams operate in silos.
After
Compliance is planned from the start. Artefacts are audit-ready. You lead cross-functionally with authority.
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: 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or self-paced with full access immediately upon enrollment.
If nothing changes
Without structured integration of compliance into project execution, delays, rework, and reputational exposure increase , especially under current efficiency pressure.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews, this course is tailored to project managers who must deliver on time while meeting rigorous control standards. It’s not theory , it’s a field-tested method for producing clean, audit-ready outcomes.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical?
No. It’s designed for project leaders who need to understand compliance requirements and manage delivery , not engineers implementing controls.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an audit?
Yes. The course teaches how to build projects so evidence is ready upfront, reducing last-minute scrambles and increasing audit success.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or self-paced with full access immediately upon enrollment..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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