Foundation IT Compliance and Standards
An introductory program for staff entering the regulatory compliance domain within IT. It establishes a baseline understanding of internal policies, international security standards, and operational compliance procedures.
£180
Certified Foundation Compliance Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Foundation IT Compliance and Standards: the short answers
- What is Foundation IT Compliance and Standards?
- An introductory program for staff entering the regulatory compliance domain within IT. It establishes a baseline understanding of internal policies, international security standards, and operational compliance procedures.
- Who is Foundation IT Compliance and Standards for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Junior Compliance Analysts working in IT, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Foundation IT Compliance and Standards take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Foundation Compliance Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £180 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Explain key IT compliance terminology and standards
- Identify basic documentation requirements for audits
- Support the maintenance of compliance registers
- Monitor adherence to internal IT security policies
Written by James O'Connell, Compliance Officer. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Foundation Compliance Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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