A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering SOC 2 for QA Automation Engineers
Build audit-ready automation workflows with confidence and precision
$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.
Spending cycles reworking tests for compliance teams or watching vendor decisions made without your input?
The situation this course is for
QA automation work often gets re-scoped during compliance review. Test suites that should demonstrate control effectiveness instead require rework because they weren't built with SOC 2 evidence requirements in mind. This creates friction, delays vendor onboarding, and sidelines engineers from strategic influence.
Who this is for
Senior QA Automation Engineer working in a compliance-sensitive environment, delivering test frameworks that must satisfy internal audit or third-party assessment requirements.
Who this is not for
Junior testers still learning automation frameworks, developers focused purely on unit testing, or compliance staff managing SOC 2 projects without hands-on automation experience.
What you walk away with
- Design test suites that automatically generate SOC 2-relevant evidence
- Speak confidently in vendor selection meetings with compliance and security stakeholders
- Reduce rework by aligning automation workflows to SOC 2 control objectives upfront
- Produce audit-ready reports that stand on their own during review cycles
- Lead the technical evaluation track in vendor due diligence processes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. SOC 2 in the Automation Pipeline
Understand how SOC 2 trust principles map to automated test design and evidence generation in CI/CD environments.
12 chapters in this module
- What SOC 2 means for QA engineers
- Trust Services Criteria and test scope
- Mapping controls to test cases
- Automation vs manual evidence paths
- Compliance shift-left timing
- Integrating SOC 2 into sprint goals
- Evidence ownership models
- Version control for compliance tests
- Audit trail requirements
- Toolchain alignment
- Stakeholder communication rhythm
- Common misalignments to avoid
Module 2. Control Mapping for Automated Testing
Learn to translate SOC 2 controls into executable test logic that generates valid compliance evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying testable controls
- Control depth vs breadth tradeoffs
- Test frequency and coverage rules
- Automated evidence thresholds
- Control segmentation logic
- Mapping CC6.1 to test scripts
- CC6.2 data integrity checks
- CC6.3 processing integrity patterns
- CC6.4 output validation
- Exception handling design
- Audit logging integration
- Control correlation matrix
Module 3. Designing Audit-Ready Outputs
Structure test reports and logs to meet auditor expectations without additional interpretation.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit evidence standards
- Report structure rules
- Time-stamped execution logs
- Screenshot retention policies
- System state capture
- Role-based access logs
- Change detection output
- Automated anomaly flagging
- Evidence packaging format
- Versioned test suite history
- Retention period alignment
- Cross-system correlation
Module 4. Vendor Evaluation Workflows
Take ownership of the technical assessment phase in vendor due diligence using automation-first validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment scope definition
- Pre-built test packages for vendors
- Automation compatibility checks
- API-based control testing
- Third-party test execution
- Evidence validation workflow
- Remediation tracking
- SOC 2 report review basics
- Subservice organization mapping
- Control gap analysis
- Vendor scorecard design
- Ongoing monitoring automation
Module 5. Integrating with Compliance Timelines
Align test cycles with audit schedules and evidence collection deadlines.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit calendar integration
- Evidence cutoff timing
- Pre-audit validation sprints
- Remediation window planning
- Audit dry run coordination
- Control demonstration planning
- Sampling method awareness
- Evidence sufficiency rules
- Deficiency response workflows
- Post-audit update cycles
- Annual renewal prep
- Change impact analysis
Module 6. Security and Access Controls
Implement automated testing for SOC 2-relevant access and security configurations.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access testing
- Privilege escalation checks
- User provisioning validation
- Password policy automation
- MFA enforcement testing
- Session timeout validation
- Access revocation checks
- Audit trail completeness
- Log retention verification
- Encryption in transit checks
- Data segmentation tests
- Environment isolation validation
Module 7. Change Management and Versioning
Ensure automated tests maintain compliance validity across system updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control process
- Test versioning rules
- Regression scope definition
- Automated impact analysis
- Approval workflow integration
- Documentation update rhythm
- Versioned control mapping
- Change audit trail
- Backward compatibility
- Rollback validation
- Emergency change paths
- Post-deployment verification
Module 8. Incident Response Automation
Build automated detection and response workflows that support SOC 2 availability and security requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident detection triggers
- Automated alerting rules
- Response workflow design
- Escalation path testing
- Downtime simulation
- Recovery time validation
- Breach containment testing
- Forensic data capture
- Communication templates
- Post-mortem automation
- Lessons learned integration
- Incident reporting structure
Module 9. Reporting and Dashboards
Create executive-level dashboards that demonstrate compliance posture without oversimplification.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance status metrics
- Control coverage reporting
- Gap tracking visuals
- Risk heat mapping
- Automated summary generation
- Stakeholder-specific views
- Trend analysis
- Exception reporting
- Executive snapshot design
- Drill-down capability
- Real-time status updates
- Dashboard audit trail
Module 10. Third-Party Risk Integration
Extend automation practices to assess and monitor vendor compliance posture.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiers
- Automated questionnaire scoring
- SOC 2 report validation
- Subservice organization mapping
- Ongoing monitoring design
- API-based health checks
- Contractual obligation tracking
- Performance metric alignment
- Remediation tracking
- Exit strategy testing
- Risk acceptance workflows
- Insurance validation
Module 11. Continuous Compliance Foundations
Shift from point-in-time audits to always-on compliance validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Continuous monitoring design
- Automated control testing
- Real-time alerting
- Compliance debt tracking
- Threshold-based escalation
- Auto-remediation patterns
- Policy drift detection
- Control effectiveness scoring
- Monthly validation cycles
- Quarterly audit prep
- Annual review integration
- Compliance runway planning
Module 12. Leadership in Compliance Engineering
Position yourself as the go-to expert for automation-driven compliance solutions.
12 chapters in this module
- Cross-functional influence
- Mentorship in compliance testing
- Best practice documentation
- Internal training design
- Compliance champion role
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement leadership
- Toolchain advocacy
- Resource allocation input
- Budget input for automation
- Team structure recommendations
- Career path development
How this maps to your situation
- Building SOC 2-aligned test frameworks
- Leading vendor technical reviews
- Reducing audit rework cycles
- Gaining influence in compliance decisions
Before vs. after
Before
Test designs that require rework during compliance review, limited input on vendor decisions, and reactive engagement with auditors.
After
Automation workflows that generate audit-ready evidence, direct influence over vendor selection, and leadership status in compliance engineering.
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 for integration into regular work cycles without disruption.
If nothing changes
Without alignment to SOC 2 requirements, QA automation work will continue to be re-scoped during audits, leaving engineers out of strategic conversations and delaying vendor onboarding cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SOC 2 courses focused on compliance staff, this program is built specifically for QA automation engineers , turning test design into a strategic asset for compliance and vendor governance.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for SOC 2 Type II?
No. The principles apply to both Type I and Type II, with emphasis on continuous evidence generation needed for Type II.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this if my company isn't SOC 2 certified yet?
Yes. The course prepares you to lead automation design for future certifications and build systems that pass audit the first time.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into regular work cycles without disruption..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours