SOC2 Auditor Training - Online Course

Description

The Certified SOC 2 Internal Auditor Online Training by Punyam Academy is an in-depth, practical, and auditor-focused self-paced training program designed for professionals responsible for evaluating SOC 2 controls within their organizations. In this course we had given 20 sample document templates including filled evidences; policies; procedures; blank templates for better understanding and practical experience.

SOC 2 compliance demands continuous monitoring, regular assessment of controls, and thorough documentation review. This course offers a complete learning path, beginning with the fundamentals of SOC 2 and the COSO framework, moving through risk assessment, documentation review, control evaluation, and culminating in detailed internal audit practices. This course teaches learners how to plan, conduct, and report SOC 2 internal audits based on Trust Services Criteria (TSC), COSO components, and industry best practices. Participants gain insights into identifying noncompliance, evaluating risks, understanding evidence requirements, and verifying control effectiveness.

The course also provides hands-on guidance on creating audit checklists, preparing working papers, interviewing process owners, and compiling internal audit reports. By the end of the training, learners will be fully prepared to support their organization’s SOC 2 readiness and ongoing compliance process as qualified internal auditors. On successful completion of this course, you will get Certified SOC 2 Internal Auditor Training Certificate.

Topics Covered in SOC2 Auditor Training Course

Following are the list of sessions covered in this course.

1. Overview of SOC 2 and its advantages
2. COSO Framework for SOC 2 compliance
3. Risk Assessment Methodology for SOC 2
4. Requirements and Controls for SOC 2 Compliance
5. SOC 2 Documentation (Trust Services Criteria wise policies, procedures, evidence)
6. Steps involved in SOC 2 Implementation in a service organization
7. SOC 2 Audit Process
8. Performing an Audit (Auditor’s Perspective)
9. SOC 2 Terms & Definitions
10. SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Mapping
11. SOC 2 Internal Audit Records

Each of the above sessions consists of audio-visual presentation, handouts and online session exams as well as a final exam at the end of the course, as described below:

Lectures: In this module, the user gets an audio-visual presentation on each of the above-mentioned sessions to understand the topics.

Handouts: For all the above sessions, the handouts are given in approx. 120 pages in pdf format. In addition, total 08 sample documents, which include SOC 2 Assessment Checklists, formats for audit panning and noncompliance reporting, a sample SOC 2 report, lists of policies, procedures and formats to be verified by auditor, etc., are provided to participants as SOC 2 internal audit reference documents. The participants of this SOC 2 Internal auditor training course can download and save the handouts and reference documents  in their computer for future reference. Also, they can print or read offline these handouts to get detailed knowledge of all the topics.

Exams: In this SOC 2 Internal auditor training Course, a total of 11 session exams and one final exam are given. After passing the final exam, an auto-generated Certified SOC 2 Internal auditor Training certificate can be downloaded and printed by participants. This certificate can be verified by anyone, anytime, from this website.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand SOC 2 concepts, Trust Services Criteria, and COSO control components.
• Conduct SOC 2 risk assessments and evaluate control adequacy.
• Review SOC 2 documentation and determine evidence requirements.
• Understand the full SOC 2 audit process and auditor expectations.
• Plan, conduct, and report internal audits for SOC 2.
• Identify nonconformities, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain audit records and prepare audit evidence appropriately.
• Map SOC 2 controls with ISO 27001 requirements for integrated compliance.
• Demonstrate competency as a Certified SOC 2 Internal Auditor.

Who Should Enrol In This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Internal auditors and compliance officers in service organizations
• IT security and governance professionals
• SOC 2 implementation teams
• Consultants supporting SOC 2 or ISO 27001 projects
• Risk management and assurance professionals
• SaaS and cloud service providers
• Anyone aspiring to become an SOC 2 internal auditor

Prerequisites

• No prior SOC 2 auditing experience is required.
• A basic understanding of information security or IT processes is helpful but not mandatory.

AUTHORS & INSTRUCTORS

For details of the authors, trainers and instructors experience and background, please visit our trainers page. They have very rich experience on the subject.

STUDY MATERIALS

This e-Learning course is provided with study materials and you can read it after your log in or download (PDF format). Use the study materials to reinforce key points and to keep a reminder of what you already learned as well as you can save it in your computer for future reference. The access of this study material is removed after exam is cleared and on line certificate is prepared for the student.

EXAMINATION AND COURSE CERTIFICATE

All paid E-learning course includes the Course Certificate that is issued upon course completion and passing the session exams as well as a final exam given in the course with minimum 60% marks. The option to reappear in the exam is also given to student, if failed in any exam.

END OF COURSE INSTRUCTION

After completing the session and passing each session examination the student can appear for final exam. Once the final exam is cleared then it is considered a end of course. The training certificate is ready on our LMS and student can print it or save the training certificate. It is also available for verification by entering the name and certificate number.