Advanced PCI-DSS Training - Master Payment Security Compliance

Specialist course · Minimum level required

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: RGZ547
10 people max.
$4,620
In-company rate: from $7,865 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
4 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without advanced PCI-DSS mastery, expose yourself to colossal fines: up to 100,000€/month from Visa/Mastercard, massive breaches like Equifax (150M€ losses), CB processing suspension ruining 30-50% revenue, GDPR criminal proceedings up to 4% global revenue, -70% customer trust and loyalty, refused QSA audits blocking payments.

  • 80% non-compliant suffer annual incidents costing average 4M€ (IBM).

  • Invest 28h to secure millions, avoid critical downtime and collapsed reputation.

Naël GUERIN, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management
Naël GUERIN

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity & project management

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Advanced PCI-DSS training objectives

  • Deeply analyze PCI-DSS v4.0 requirements
  • Implement advanced technical controls
  • Conduct compliance audits and penetration tests
  • Manage security incidents and remediation
  • Optimize network segmentation and encryption
  • Write QSA reports and action plans
  • Ensure ongoing compliance against external audits

Program

Advanced PCI-DSS curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : Advanced PCI-DSS Requirements: Mastering the 12 requirements and v4.0 (analysis tools, compliance matrices)

Dive into the 12 PCI-DSS v4.0 requirements, map your environment with tools like Nessus and network diagrams, analyze real breach cases from Visa/Mastercard studies, build your personalized compliance matrix, practical exercises on scoping and risk prioritization, leave with ready-to-use template to assess your IT system.

Module 2 : PCI-DSS Technical Controls: Implementing segmentation, encryption (firewall tools, HSM)

Configure NextGen firewalls and VLANs for strict CDE segmentation, test AES-256 encryption with OpenSSL and Thales HSM tools, simulate tokenization attacks via hands-on exercises, integrate Imperva WAF against SQL injections, develop multi-factor policies with RADIUS, produce deliverables: configured diagrams and validated test reports.

Module 3 : PCI-DSS Audits and Tests: Pentests, vulnerability scans (Burp, Qualys tools)

Perform ASV scans with Qualys and Nessus, conduct ASV pentests on simulated environments using Burp Suite, analyze SIEM Splunk logs for anomaly detection, conduct QSA walkthroughs with official checklists, fix critical vulnerabilities in real-time, generate PCI-SSC compliant audit reports, boost expertise with GDPR/PCI cross-case feedback.

Module 4 : Incident Management and Continuous PCI-DSS Compliance: Remediation, monitoring (SIEM, SOC tools)

Simulate card breaches via tabletop exercises, deploy remediation playbooks with ELK Stack SIEM, configure 24/7 monitoring and proactive alerts, prepare SVR and ROC for annual audits, optimize SAQ types 1-4 according to your model, conclude with personalized action plan and internal certification, ready to defend your compliance in production.

How Advanced PCI-DSS skills are assessed

  • Continuous assessments via MCQs, practical case studies, audit simulations, final certifying exam

How the Advanced PCI-DSS course is taught

  • 70% hands-on active pedagogy, real breach cases, open-source/pro tools workshops, individualized feedback

Advanced PCI-DSS training: access and practical arrangements

The Advanced PCI-DSS Training - Master Payment Security Compliance program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Advanced PCI-DSS Training - Master Payment Security Compliance program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Advanced PCI-DSS Training - Master Payment Security Compliance program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Advanced PCI-DSS training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Advanced PCI-DSS: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
Hands-on work runs on analysis tools, compliance matrices, firewall tools, HSM, burp and qualys tools. Those tools come from the Advanced PCI-DSS Training program itself, delivered on site over 4 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
They can deeply analyze PCI-DSS v4.0 requirements, implement advanced technical controls and conduct compliance audits and penetration tests. Those are the stated objectives of the Advanced PCI-DSS Training program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Advanced PCI-DSS Training program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Advanced PCI-DSS Requirements: Mastering the 12 requirements and v4.0 (analysis tools, compliance matrices). Day 2: PCI-DSS Technical Controls: Implementing segmentation, encryption (firewall tools, HSM). Day 3: PCI-DSS Audits and Tests: Pentests, vulnerability scans (Burp, Qualys tools). Day 4: Incident Management and Continuous PCI-DSS Compliance: Remediation, monitoring (SIEM, SOC tools). The Advanced PCI-DSS Training program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Advanced PCI-DSS Training training assessed?+
Assessment relies on continuous assessments via MCQs, practical case studies, audit simulations, final certifying exam. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Advanced PCI-DSS Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Advanced PCI-DSS Training training cost per participant?+
Advanced PCI-DSS Training training costs $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Advanced PCI-DSS Training training take?+
4 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
3 years experience in IT security, mastery of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS basics, compliance project management.
Is a certificate issued after Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Advanced PCI-DSS Training training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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