EasyELEarning Academy · PECB Authorized Partner
Lead SOC 2 Manager – Controls and Audit Readiness
Develop an understanding of SOC 2 readiness and the management of controls and evidence supporting an independent assurance engagement.
Duration
5 daysDelivery
Live online or in personCredential
PECB examination & certificationContent and learning objectives
- Trust Services Criteria
- Scope and readiness assessment
- Controls and evidence
- Remediation and audit preparation
Who should attend?
Professionals working in information & cybersecurity, with responsibilities appropriate to the selected course level.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of information security, information systems and security controls, compliance standards and SOC 2 principles is required.
Course structure and delivery
The full course follows the 5-day PECB agenda. Learn live with a qualified trainer through exercises, discussion and practical cases. Online and classroom delivery cover the same content. Examination scheduling is agreed in line with the course agenda.
Online sessions are delivered live using alfaview. The Odoo portal provides course information and materials. Dates, teaching language and classroom location are agreed before the course starts.
Materials, examination and certification
The full course includes official PECB training materials, tuition in the selected format and the first PECB examination attempt.
The course prepares you for the PECB examination for Lead SOC 2 Manager. After passing the exam, you can apply for the corresponding PECB credential. PECB assesses eligibility and awards the credential. Depending on the credential level, additional evidence of professional and relevant practical experience is required. Attendance or a passed exam alone does not guarantee the full credential.
Option: 4 hours of exam preparation
An optional four-hour live exam preparation session is available for €650. It is intended for participants who are already studying independently and does not replace the complete PECB course. Materials and examination arrangements for this option are agreed separately in advance.
Teaching and examination language
Teaching languages: German, English or Hungarian. The selected teaching language is confirmed when scheduling the course. Hungarian is a teaching language for this PECB course only and is not a promised examination language. The examination language and the language of official PECB materials are agreed separately before booking.
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KOMPASS may support suitable professional development for eligible solo self-employed people in Germany. Arrange a consultation with us to discuss course selection. Mandatory funding advice and eligibility checks are provided by an official KOMPASS advisory centre. Only make a binding booking after the qualification voucher has been issued. Training must include at least 20 hours; not every offer meets this condition. Funding eligibility is assessed individually.
PECB course profile and credential requirements
Frequently asked questions about this course
What is the difference between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 relates to a point in time; Type 2 also examines operating effectiveness over a period. This matters when preparing: an established process needs evidence that it actually operated during the period covered by a Type 2 examination. Plan evidence collection early rather than assembling everything at the end.
Is SOC 2 the same as ISO/IEC 27001 certification?
No. SOC 2 produces an examination report about a described system and relevant controls, while ISO/IEC 27001 addresses an information security management system. Existing processes may support both initiatives. Still, assess their purposes, boundaries and evidence needs separately instead of assuming one automatically substitutes for the other.
Can I issue official SOC 2 reports after completing this course?
A PECB course credential does not automatically make you an authorised firm that can issue SOC 2 reports. Distinguish personal qualification from the independent examination service. Within an organisation, you can coordinate readiness, responsibilities and evidence; the formal examination remains a separate professional engagement with its own requirements.
Must a SOC 2 project treat all five categories identically?
SOC 2 distinguishes security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Your project needs a clear understanding of the categories included and the service being examined. Start with commitments to customers and the system’s characteristics rather than collecting as much documentation as possible without a defined purpose.
Our compliance platform shows everything as green. Are we ready for examination?
A green status can support preparation, but it does not answer every examination question. Also check whether evidence matches the agreed scope, responsible people can explain the processes and identified exceptions have been addressed. Use the platform as a working tool and question exactly what its status indicator demonstrates.
Why are policies alone often insufficient as evidence?
A policy describes what should happen. You also need a clear connection with the process in operation. For an access review, relevant information might include timing, accounts reviewed, decisions and follow-up changes. Link that evidence to the responsible people and process so someone else can understand what actually happened.
How should I account for cloud providers and other subcontractors in a SOC 2 project?
First map the external services your system depends on. Then clarify which controls sit within your own processes and what assurance you receive from partners. Aim for an understandable overall description: a contract or provider report by itself does not explain every handover or the responsibilities that remain with you.
Who should participate internally in preparing a SOC 2 project?
Involve the people who actually own the processes being described. Depending on the service, HR, purchasing, operations and senior management may matter alongside IT. Assign an owner and deadline to outstanding issues. A central project team helps coordination, but cannot replace the process responsibilities of the people involved.
Selected courses compared
Which content fits your goals, which skills are practised, and what does the credential demonstrate? This selection compares our course with two specific alternatives.
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| Course offer | Content | Skills development | What the credential demonstrates |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyELEarning Academy This course offer | SOC 2 criteria, control design, responsibilities and evidence management form the core; readiness, ongoing monitoring and improvement support organisational preparation for independent examination. | The learning objective is to prepare a SOC 2 programme, organise controls and evidence, and coordinate participating teams ahead of an independent examination. | Personal PECB certification requires an examination and level-specific experience evidence. It is not an organisation’s SOC 2 report or authority to issue such reports. |
| Aegentra PECB Lead SOC 2 Manager – Course & Exam Bundle The same PECB programme delivered by another training provider. Provider’s courseAdditional sourceWeitere Quelle 2 | The offer connects SOC 2 criteria with examination scope, control ownership, evidence periods and readiness, addressing structured organisational preparation of a SOC 2 programme. | The learning objective is to coordinate controls and evidence for a SOC 2 examination, clarify ownership and organise readiness activities as a coherent programme. | Following examination success, PECB checks eligibility for the requested personal certification level. The course credential is not a SOC 2 report or independent organisational examination. |
| Firebrand Training PECB Certified Lead SOC 2 Manager The same PECB programme delivered by another training provider. Provider’s courseAdditional sourceWeitere Quelle 2 | The programme covers Trust Services Criteria, scope, gap analysis, risks, control documentation, incident management and readiness, alongside monitoring and improving the organisation’s SOC 2 programme. | The learning objective is to manage preparation for a SOC 2 examination, implement required controls and organise ongoing maintenance with the responsible departments. | The training prepares for the personal PECB examination. Certification level remains experience-dependent; the credential neither certifies an organisation nor authorises issuing SOC 2 reports. |
Checked: 31 October 2026. Based on the linked provider information. This selection is not a complete market overview. Related courses are identified; scope, entry requirements, teaching languages and examination languages may differ. The table describes learning objectives and credential types, without guaranteeing learning outcomes or general equivalence. Current offer and certification conditions apply. Official course names retain their original wording.