Introduction of the Course

Netskill’s SOX IT Compliance Training is designed to equip IT, audit, security, and governance professionals with the knowledge and hands-on expertise needed to implement, manage, and audit SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) IT controls. This corporate SOX IT compliance training covers regulatory requirements, internal controls (ITGC & ITAC), risk assessment methodologies, audit documentation, evidence collection, remediation planning, and control testing practices.

As a leading corporate SOX IT compliance training company, Netskill ensures learners gain real-world skills through role-based scenarios, practical exercises, and industry examples aligned with financial reporting and risk governance.

SOX IT Compliance Courses: Instructor-Led, In-Person, or Self-Paced

Netskill offers three flexible learning modes:

Online Instructor-Led Training

Live virtual sessions with expert trainers, group activities, and hands-on audit exercises.

In-Person Corporate Workshops

On-site SOX compliance workshops for teams needing deeper collaboration and customized case studies.

Self-Paced Learning on Netskill LMS

Learners access:

• HD course videos
• Self-learning content
• Gamified modules
• Interactive quizzes
• Scenario-based assessments
• Final certification

All SOX IT Compliance modules are permanently accessible on the Netskill LMS for continued learning.

Target Audience for Corporate SOX IT Compliance Courses

This course is ideal for:

• IT Compliance Professionals
• IT Auditors & Internal Auditors
• IT Governance & Risk Teams
• Cybersecurity & IT Security Specialists
• Application Owners & System Administrators
• Financial Reporting & SOX Compliance Teams
• Anyone involved in ITGC, ITAC, or control testing

What Are the Modules Covered?

Module 1: Introduction to SOX and IT Compliance

• Purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• SOX Sections 302 & 404
• Role of IT in SOX compliance
• Key stakeholders and responsibilities

Module 2: IT General Controls (ITGC)

• Access management
• Change management
• IT operations and backup controls
• Logical security controls
• Sample testing procedures

Module 3: IT Application Controls (ITAC)

• Automated controls
• Interface controls
• Input/output validation
• Control design & effectiveness

Module 4: SOX Risk Assessment & Scoping

• Identifying relevant applications and systems
• Risk prioritization
• Control mapping methodology
• Walkthrough procedures

Module 5: Audit & Documentation Techniques

• Evidence requirements
• Workpaper preparation
• Audit sampling
• Control testing methodologies

Module 6: Remediation & Continuous Monitoring

• Identifying control gaps
• Root cause analysis
• Remediation planning & tracking
• Continuous control monitoring tools

Module 7: SOX Automation & Modern Tools

• GRC platforms (ServiceNow, RSA Archer, OneTrust)
• Automated logs & workflows
• Cloud SOX compliance

Module 8: Real-World Case Studies & Hands-On Labs

• Common SOX failures
• Mock SOX audit
• Sample deficiency reports
• Practical control walkthroughs

Importance of SOX IT Compliance Training

• Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
• Reduces IT compliance risk and audit findings
• Strengthens governance, risk, and control maturity
• Enhances cybersecurity alignment with financial controls
• Improves audit readiness and regulatory resilience
• Supports organizational transparency and accountability

SOX IT compliance is mandatory for all US-listed companies and essential for global organizations handling regulated financial data.

Training Skills and Competencies for Employees

Learners will gain:

• Mastery of SOX 302/404 requirements
• Ability to design and evaluate ITGC & ITAC controls
• Audit preparation and evidence documentation skills
• Risk assessment and scoping expertise
• Compliance reporting & remediation planning
• Understanding of GRC automation platforms
• Ability to collaborate with audit and finance teams

Netskill Approach to SOX IT Compliance Training

Netskill delivers a practical, outcome-driven methodology, including:

• Trainer-led walkthroughs
• Real audit samples and documentation
• Hands-on labs with control testing
• Scenario-based learning
• Gamified outcomes on the Netskill LMS
• Industry benchmark frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO27001)
• Customizable content for corporate teams

Why Choose Netskill as Your SOX IT Compliance Training Partner?

• Trusted corporate SOX compliance training company
• Training aligned with global regulatory & audit standards
• Delivered by senior IT auditors, CISAs, and compliance specialists
• Flexible Online, In-Person, and Self-Paced learning options
• Fully gamified LMS experience with quizzes, assessments & certification
• Customizable modules based on your audit environment
• End-to-end learning journey for IT, audit, and compliance teams

Netskill ensures your workforce is audit-ready, compliant, and capable of maintaining world-class IT control environments.