A tailored course, built for your situation
Own the vendor-review track end to end with ISO 27001
A tailored course to deepen your influence in AI governance through structured, standards-backed decision-making
$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.
Being brought in late on vendor decisions despite owning the product outcome
The situation this course is for
Product leaders often find themselves inheriting vendor decisions made without full context on compliance or security fit. This leads to rework, delays, and misalignment, especially when ISO 27001 or similar standards are later flagged as gaps. The deeper issue is influence: being excluded from the early track where criteria are shaped means less leverage when it matters.
Who this is for
AI Product Manager in a global advisory firm navigating complex vendor evaluations with compliance, security, and implementation risk
Who this is not for
Junior product coordinators, non-compliance-facing developers, or those not involved in vendor selection or technical due diligence
What you walk away with
- Define vendor evaluation criteria that embed ISO 27001 controls from the start
- Lead cross-functional vendor reviews with documented compliance and risk rationale
- Produce audit-ready due diligence summaries that accelerate sign-off
- Shape selection outcomes before RFPs are issued
- Build repeatable checklists and control mappings that compound across engagements
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping ISO 27001 to AI vendor risk profiles
Identify which ISO 27001 controls are most relevant to AI systems and map them to common vendor risk categories.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding AI-specific risk levers
- Overview of ISO 27001 domains
- Control alignment by data flow
- Mapping access controls
- Encryption boundaries
- Third-party risk tiers
- Data residency mapping
- Compliance gap signals
- Vendor self-assessment review
- Control maturity scoring
- Risk-rating vendor responses
- Prioritizing high-impact findings
Module 2. Designing vendor evaluation criteria with ISO 27001
Build scoring frameworks that bake in compliance and security standards early in the process.
12 chapters in this module
- Criteria design principles
- Weighting security controls
- Incorporating ISO 27001 into scoring
- Defining threshold compliance
- Scoring audit readiness
- Documenting control coverage
- Benchmarking against peers
- Creating evaluation rubrics
- Integrating with procurement
- Pre-RFP scoping templates
- Stakeholder input mapping
- Versioning criteria sets
Module 3. Running cross-functional vendor reviews
Lead effective sessions with legal, security, and engineering teams using ISO 27001 as a common language.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling review cadences
- Pre-read package assembly
- Facilitating control discussions
- Documenting consensus
- Managing technical pushback
- Escalating unresolved gaps
- Aligning on risk appetite
- Creating action trackers
- Tracking sign-off progress
- Summarizing findings
- Versioning review outputs
- Archiving for future audits
Module 4. Building audit-ready due diligence packs
Create documentation that satisfies internal and external auditors while accelerating approval cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Assembling evidence files
- Linking responses to controls
- Version control for documents
- Creating summary narratives
- Highlighting coverage gaps
- Mitigation planning
- Using ISO 27001 as narrative anchor
- Formatting for reviewer ease
- Labeling evidence types
- Cross-referencing policies
- Maintaining update logs
- Preparing for follow-up
Module 5. Embedding ISO 27001 in procurement workflows
Integrate compliance checks into sourcing processes to avoid late-stage blockers.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping procurement stages
- Inserting ISO checkpoints
- Training procurement teams
- Creating vendor intake forms
- Automating control checks
- Flagging high-risk categories
- Setting compliance thresholds
- Integrating with contract terms
- Tracking remediation timelines
- Reporting to leadership
- Updating playbooks quarterly
- Benchmarking speed gains
Module 6. Creating repeatable evaluation playbooks
Turn one-off reviews into institutional assets that compound across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying repeat patterns
- Standardizing templates
- Creating modular sections
- Building version control
- Tagging by industry
- Indexing for search
- Assigning ownership
- Updating for regulation shifts
- Sharing across teams
- Measuring reuse rate
- Tracking time saved
- Scaling playbook use
Module 7. Leading technical due diligence sessions
Direct deep-dive evaluations with engineering teams using ISO 27001 as a scaffold.
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring technical interviews
- Preparing for architecture reviews
- Asking control-focused questions
- Validating implementation depth
- Assessing patch management
- Reviewing access logs
- Testing encryption claims
- Evaluating incident response
- Scoring maturity levels
- Documenting findings
- Prioritizing remediations
- Closing review loops
Module 8. Scoring vendor compliance maturity
Develop a consistent system for rating how well vendors meet ISO 27001 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining maturity levels
- Scoring control completeness
- Assessing implementation depth
- Evaluating evidence quality
- Weighting by risk
- Benchmarking against peers
- Creating scorecards
- Visualizing gaps
- Reporting to executives
- Updating scores over time
- Tying to renewal decisions
- Building dashboards
Module 9. Integrating ISO 27001 with AI risk frameworks
Combine compliance standards with AI-specific governance models.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping AI risk domains
- Overlaying ISO controls
- Identifying coverage gaps
- Extending beyond ISO
- Adding model-specific checks
- Reviewing training data
- Assessing bias controls
- Evaluating explainability
- Monitoring model drift
- Auditing deployment logs
- Creating hybrid frameworks
- Versioning updates
Module 10. Documenting control coverage for audit trails
Produce records that stand up to internal and external scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating evidence trails
- Timestamping decisions
- Linking to source documents
- Versioning control mappings
- Storing signed approvals
- Archiving communications
- Using ISO 27001 as backbone
- Labeling by domain
- Automating log collection
- Creating retrieval indexes
- Updating for changes
- Testing retrieval speed
Module 11. Shaping RFPs with built-in compliance
Influence vendor selection from the outset by designing requirements that reflect your standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Scoping RFP objectives
- Inserting ISO 27001 clauses
- Requiring audit reports
- Asking for implementation proof
- Requiring third-party validation
- Setting response formats
- Weighting compliance in scoring
- Creating vendor Q&A logs
- Managing clarification cycles
- Evaluating initial submissions
- Shortlisting based on fit
- Documenting rationale
Module 12. Owning the end-to-end vendor review lifecycle
Take full ownership from scoping to sign-off and beyond.
12 chapters in this module
- Initiating reviews early
- Setting timelines
- Coordinating stakeholders
- Managing parallel tracks
- Escalating blockers
- Securing approvals
- Finalizing documentation
- Enabling procurement
- Tracking onboarding
- Scheduling follow-ups
- Updating playbooks
- Measuring influence growth
How this maps to your situation
- When a new AI vendor enters the pipeline
- Before an internal audit cycle begins
- During a procurement process with compliance risk
- After a vendor fails a due diligence check
Before vs. after
Before
Brought into vendor reviews late, reacting to decisions made without full compliance context
After
Shapes the evaluation criteria from the start, leads cross-functional reviews, and owns the path to sign-off
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 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit within a two-week delivery cycle.
If nothing changes
Continuing to join vendor evaluations late means less influence on outcomes, repeated rework when compliance gaps surface, and missed opportunities to lead high-visibility decisions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses teach ISO 27001 in isolation. This course teaches it as a lever for influence in AI product decisions, specifically in vendor selection, due diligence, and cross-functional leadership. No other resource combines standards mastery with product-level decision architecture.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on passing an ISO 27001 audit?
No. It’s focused on using ISO 27001 as a framework to strengthen your influence in AI vendor decisions and technical due diligence.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me lead cross-functional teams?
Yes. Each module includes tools for aligning legal, security, engineering, and procurement teams around a common standard.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to fit within a two-week delivery cycle..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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