IT Compliance & Governance Training Courses

Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and Internal Auditing • Purpose and benefits of an ISMS • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 structure and clauses • Role of internal audits in ISMS effectiveness • Responsibilities of internal auditorsISMS Scope, Context, and Documentatio...

 • Internal auditors and audit team members
 • Information security and ISMS professionals
 • IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • Quality and process auditors expanding into ISMS
 • Professionals supporting ISO 27001 internal audits

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO 27001 Internal Auditor. This certification validates the learner’s ability to plan and conduct internal ISMS audits, assess compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, and support continual improvement initiatives.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of information security concepts • Familiarity with organizational processes and IT environments • Awareness of ISO management system standards is beneficial

Introduction to Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001 • Information security principles and objectives • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 standard and structure • Purpose and benefits of ISMS audits • Roles and responsibilities of auditorsAudit Principles, Types, an...

 • Information security professionals
 • Internal and external auditors
 • ISMS managers and compliance leads
 • Risk, governance, and assurance professionals
 • Consultants involved in ISO/IEC 27001 audits

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor. This certification validates the learner’s capability to perform, manage, and lead ISO/IEC 27001 audits in line with international auditing standards and best practices.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of information security concepts • Familiarity with management system standards is beneficial • Awareness of risk management and compliance concepts • No prior ISO/IEC 27001 auditing certification is required

Introduction to Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001 • Information security fundamentals and objectives • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and its purpose • Benefits of implementing an ISMS • Understanding the ISO/IEC 27001 standard structureISMS Scope, Context, an...

 • Information security managers and professionals
 • ISMS implementers and consultants
 • IT managers and security leads
 • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals
 • Professionals involved in ISO/IEC 27001 implementation projects

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. This certification validates the learner’s ability to implement and manage an ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and best practices for information security management.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of information security concepts • Familiarity with organizational processes and IT environments • Awareness of risk management principles is beneficial • No prior ISO/IEC 27001 certification is required

Introduction to ISO/IEC 27002 and Information Security Controls • Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27002 • Relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 • Role of controls in an ISMS • Overview of control objectives and guidanceInformation Security Control...

 • Information security professionals
 • ISMS implementers and managers
 • IT managers and security administrators
 • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals
 • Auditors and consultants working with ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 27002 Information Security Controls. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of ISO/IEC 27002 controls, implementation guidance, and practical application within an ISMS.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of information security concepts • Familiarity with IT systems and organizational processes • Awareness of risk management principles is beneficial • No prior ISO/IEC 27002 certification is required

Introduction to Corporate Governance of IT • Purpose and importance of IT governance • Difference between governance and management • Role of boards and executive leadership • Overview of ISO/IEC 38500 standardISO/IEC 38500 Framework and Structure • Scope and...

 • Board members and senior executives
 • CIOs, IT leaders, and senior managers
 • Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • IT auditors and assurance professionals
 • Consultants involved in IT governance initiatives

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 38500 – Corporate Governance of IT. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of IT governance principles, board-level oversight responsibilities, and practical application of the ISO/IEC 38500 standard.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of IT systems and organizational processes • Familiarity with corporate governance or management concepts • Experience in IT, audit, risk, or compliance roles is beneficial • No prior ISO governance certification is required

Introduction to IT Auditing and Assurance • Purpose and objectives of IT audits • Role of IT audits in governance and risk management • Types of IT audits • Key stakeholders in the audit processIT Audit Standards, Frameworks, and Ethics • Overview of common IT...

 • Entry-level IT auditors and audit trainees
 • IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • Internal audit team members
 • IT professionals supporting audits
 • Business professionals seeking IT audit awareness

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Audit Fundamentals. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of IT auditing concepts, audit processes, control assessment, and assurance practices.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of IT systems and organizational processes • Familiarity with business operations is beneficial • No prior audit experience is required

Introduction to IT Compliance Automation• Limitations of manual compliance processes• Drivers for compliance automation• Benefits of automation in risk and compliance• Overview of compliance automation lifecycleCompliance Requirements and Control Mapping• Unde...

• IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
• IT compliance and audit teams
• Information security and risk professionals
• IT managers and operations leads
• Professionals involved in compliance transformation initiatives

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Compliance Automation. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of automated compliance concepts, control monitoring, reporting, and continuous compliance practices.

Prerequisites: • Basic understanding of IT systems and organizational processes• Familiarity with risk, audit, or compliance concepts is beneficial• Awareness of information security or governance practices is helpful• No prior automation or compliance tooling experience is required

Introduction to BFSI Regulatory Environment • Overview of BFSI regulatory landscape • Why IT compliance is critical in financial institutions • Regulatory expectations for technology and controls • Impact of non-compliance on BFSI organizationsIT Governance an...

 • IT compliance and governance professionals in BFSI
 • Risk, audit, and assurance professionals
 • IT managers and technology leads in financial institutions
 • Information security and GRC professionals
 • Professionals supporting regulatory compliance initiatives

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Compliance for BFSI & Financial Regulations. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of BFSI regulatory drivers, IT compliance controls, governance practices, and audit readiness requirements for financial institutions.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of IT systems and enterprise processes • Familiarity with risk, audit, or compliance concepts • Awareness of banking or financial services operations is beneficial

Introduction to IT Compliance and Global Regulatory Landscape • Purpose and importance of IT compliance • Regulatory versus voluntary standards • Global compliance challenges for organizations • Overview of cross-border regulatory expectationsOverview of Major...

 • IT compliance and governance professionals
 • Risk, audit, and assurance professionals
 • Information security and privacy professionals
 • IT managers and technology leaders
 • Professionals supporting global regulatory compliance initiatives

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Compliance for Global Regulations. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of global IT compliance concepts, regulatory alignment, control implementation, and compliance oversight practices.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of IT systems and organizational processes • Familiarity with risk, audit, or compliance concepts is beneficial • Awareness of information security or governance concepts is helpful • No prior compliance certification is required

Introduction to IT Compliance for Executives• Why IT compliance matters at the executive level• Business impact of non-compliance• Executive accountability and regulatory expectations• Governance versus operational complianceIT Compliance Governance and Oversi...

• CEOs, CFOs, and senior executives
• CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT leaders
• Board members and executive committee members
• Risk, compliance, and governance sponsors
• Senior managers responsible for regulatory accountability

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Compliance Management for Executives. This certification validates the learner’s understanding of executive-level IT compliance responsibilities, governance oversight, risk awareness, and leadership practices.

Prerequisites: • Experience in executive, senior management, or leadership roles• Basic understanding of organizational governance and risk• Familiarity with business operations and decision-making• No prior IT compliance certification is required

Introduction to IT Governance Concepts • Definition and importance of IT governance • Difference between governance and management • Business value of effective IT governance • Common IT governance challengesBusiness–IT Alignment and Value Delivery • Aligning...

 • IT managers and IT leaders
 • Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • IT auditors and assurance professionals
 • Business managers involved in IT decision-making
 • Professionals transitioning into IT governance roles

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Governance Essentials. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of IT governance principles, structures, risk management concepts, and best practices for governing enterprise IT.

Prerequisites:  • Basic understanding of IT systems and business processes • Familiarity with organizational structures and management concepts • Experience in IT, audit, risk, or compliance roles is beneficial • No prior governance framework knowledge is required

Role of the CIO in Modern Enterprises • Evolution of the CIO role • CIO as a business and technology leader • Expectations from boards and executive management • Balancing operational excellence and innovationIT Strategy Development and Alignment • Translating...

 • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
 • Deputy CIOs and IT Directors
 • Senior IT and digital transformation leaders
 • Enterprise architects and IT strategists
 • Senior executives responsible for technology decisions

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for IT Strategy & Governance for CIOs. This certification validates the learner’s executive-level understanding of IT strategy formulation, enterprise IT governance, value management, and leadership responsibilities.

Prerequisites:  • Senior-level experience in IT leadership or management • Understanding of enterprise business processes • Familiarity with IT operations and digital initiatives • Exposure to governance, risk, or compliance concepts is beneficial