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url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/soc-2-practitioner"
title: "SOC 2 Practitioner "
description: "Learn SOC 2 readiness, control mapping, and audit preparation through mentor-led compliance training and practical scenarios.

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publishedAt: "2026-03-17T05:23:34.102199+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "CYB-0062"
level: Professional
duration_days: "3"
track: "Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)"
category: "Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1999"
---

# SOC 2 Practitioner 

> Build SOC 2 readiness skills through mentor-led sessions and practical compliance scenarios. This programme focuses on control mapping, evidence collection, and audit preparation for SOC 2 assessments.

## Overview

Organisations handling customer data must demonstrate strong security, availability, and privacy practices. SOC 2 assessments are widely used to validate these controls and build trust with clients and stakeholders.

This mentor-led programme introduces the practical steps required to prepare for a SOC 2 assessment. The course focuses on readiness activities, control mapping, evidence collection, and audit preparation aligned with trust service criteria.

Through practical scenarios and guided exercises, learners explore how to define control frameworks, build evidence packs, and support audit processes. By the end of the programme, participants will understand how to contribute effectively to SOC 2 readiness and compliance efforts.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of IT systems or cyber security concepts.
- Interest in compliance, governance, or audit roles.
- Prior exposure to GRC or ISO frameworks is helpful but not required.

## What you will learn

- Understand SOC 2 framework and trust service criteria
- Perform control mapping and gap analysis
- Prepare audit-ready evidence and documentation
- Support SOC 2 readiness and audit processes
- Maintain compliance monitoring practices
- Communicate compliance status to stakeholders

## Skills you will gain

- SOC 2 readiness and compliance
- Control mapping and gap analysis
- Evidence collection and documentation
- Audit preparation practices
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Governance and assurance processes

## Career progression

- Compliance Analyst
- GRC Analyst
- SOC 2 Practitioner
- Risk Analyst
- Audit Support Specialist

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Introduction to compliance and assurance
   - Overview of SOC 2 framework
   - Learning environment orientation
2. **Module 2: SOC 2 Fundamentals**
   - Understanding trust service criteria
   - SOC 2 principles: security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, privacy
   - Scope definition and readiness assessment
   - Compliance lifecycle overview
3. **Module 3: Control Mapping**
   - Identifying required controls
   - Mapping controls to SOC 2 criteria
   - Aligning controls with organisational processes
   - Control gap analysis
4. **Module 4: Evidence Collection and Management**
   - Types of audit evidence
   - Building evidence packs
   - Documentation and record-keeping practices
   - Maintaining audit trails
5. **Module 5: Readiness and Audit Preparation**
   - Preparing for SOC 2 audits
   - Internal readiness assessments
   - Working with auditors
   - Addressing control gaps
6. **Module 6: Reporting and Continuous Compliance**
   - Compliance reporting practices
   - Maintaining ongoing compliance
   - Governance and monitoring routines
   - Continuous improvement practices

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is SOC 2?**

SOC 2 is a compliance framework used to assess how organisations manage customer data based on trust service criteria.



**Who should attend this course?**

Compliance analysts, GRC professionals, and individuals involved in audit preparation or governance.



**Does this course include practical exercises?**

Yes. Learners practise control mapping, evidence collection, and audit readiness scenarios.



** Is this course technical?**

The focus is on compliance, governance, and audit preparation rather than technical implementation.



**What roles benefit from this training?**

GRC analyst, compliance analyst, SOC 2 practitioner, and audit support roles.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | CYB-0062 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Level | Professional |
| Track | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) |
| Category | Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1999 |

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