Opleiding: Expert SOC 2 Manager

An expert-level course for professionals who lead SOC 2 programs, engagements, or practices and are accountable for delivery, quality, and commercial outcomes.
This program goes beyond technical execution to focus on the leadership, portfolio management, and stakeholder skills required to run SOC 2 work at scale, whether inside a client organization, an advisory firm, or an audit practice. Participants will explore the end-to-end management of SOC 2 activity, including engagement planning, resourcing, budgeting, and scheduling across Type I and Type II cycles, portfolios of clients, or multiple business units. The course covers advanced topics such as multi-year roadmap design, integration of SOC 2 with ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, GDPR, and emerging AI and privacy requirements, management of subservice organizations and complex cloud environments, continuous controls monitoring, and the use of automation, GRC platforms, and generative AI to improve efficiency and quality. Learners will also develop the capabilities required to lead teams, manage auditor and client relationships, handle difficult findings and report modifications, negotiate scope and commercial terms, and communicate effectively with executives, boards, and external stakeholders. Through advanced case studies, sample plans and dashboards, and real-world management scenarios, participants will sharpen their ability to run mature SOC 2 functions, drive consistent quality, coach senior practitioners, and position SOC 2 as a strategic enabler of trust and growth. Who it's for: Senior managers, directors, and practice leaders responsible for SOC 2 programs or portfolios, including audit and advisory managers, heads of compliance, GRC leaders, and virtual CISOs who want to operate at the expert level in SOC 2 engagement and program management. Format: Advanced, self-paced modules with case studies, templates, sample plans and dashboards, scenario-based exercises, and a final capstone assessment.