PCI-DSS Initiation Training - Secure Your Card Transactions

$4,620

  • 4 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: YNY653
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 PCI-DSS, 80% of card breaches cost more than 3M€ (source Verizon DBIR), exposing to fines of 100 000€/month by the CNIL, suspension of Visa/Mastercard payments, and loss of 30% of customers due to trust erosion.

  • In 2023, 5 200 incidents in Europe generated 1.5Md€ in losses.

  • Our initiation training avoids these pitfalls: immediate compliance, 70% risk reduction, and peace of mind for your transactions.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

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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Companies: Aptar, ArcelorMittal, Equans, EDF, Ubisoft, Microsoft and Atos.

PCI-DSS Initiation training objectives

  • Understand the 12 fundamental PCI-DSS requirements
  • Identify risks related to cardholder data
  • Implement basic network segmentation measures
  • Apply access controls to protect systems
  • Conduct an initial self-assessment of compliance
  • Prepare an action plan for certification

Program

PCI-DSS Initiation curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days

Module 1 : PCI-DSS Introduction: Foundations and Scope (Analysis Tools, ISO Standards)

Discover the origins of PCI-DSS, its scope and its 12 requirements through immersive videos and real breach cases, analyze your current environment with an interactive questionnaire, identify the involved stakeholders, map card data flows, and produce a first personalized risk matrix to boost your vigilance from day one.

Module 2 : PCI-DSS Technical Requirements: Firewalls and Encryption (Wireshark Tools, VPN)

Dive into network controls with practical Wireshark exercises to detect vulnerabilities, configure virtual firewall rules, test encryption of sensitive data via simulations, explore TLS protocols, and develop a concrete network segmentation diagram, turning theory into actionable skills to secure your payments.

Module 3 : Access Management and PCI-DSS System Protection (Active Directory Tools, Vulnerability Scans)

Master restricted access policies by simulating Active Directory configurations, perform vulnerability scans with open-source tools, strengthen passwords through practical workshops, analyze logs to track intrusions, and design a system hardening plan, gaining autonomy to prevent daily cyber threats.

Module 4 : PCI-DSS Audit, Monitoring, and Compliance (SIEM Tools, ROC/SAQ Reports)

Simulate a full audit with official checklists, deploy basic monitoring via virtual SIEM dashboards, prepare SAQ and ROC reports, anticipate QIR, review your knowledge through famous breach case studies, and finalize a personalized roadmap to certification, ready to impress your peers and auditors.

How PCI-DSS Initiation skills are assessed

  • Daily interactive quizzes
  • Practical case studies
  • Final SAQ self-assessment

How the PCI-DSS Initiation course is taught

  • 100% remote interactive pedagogy
  • Simulated hands-on exercises
  • Videos and real-world cases

PCI-DSS Initiation training: access and practical arrangements

The PCI-DSS Initiation Training - Secure Your Card Transactions 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 PCI-DSS Initiation Training - Secure Your Card Transactions 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 PCI-DSS Initiation Training - Secure Your Card Transactions 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 PCI-DSS Initiation 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

PCI-DSS Initiation: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in PCI-DSS Initiation Training training?+
Hands-on work runs on analysis Tools, ISO Standards, wireshark Tools, VPN, active Directory Tools and vulnerability Scans. Those tools come from the PCI-DSS Initiation 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 PCI-DSS Initiation Training training?+
They can understand the 12 fundamental PCI-DSS requirements, identify risks related to cardholder data and implement basic network segmentation measures. Those are the stated objectives of the PCI-DSS Initiation Training program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the PCI-DSS Initiation Training program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: PCI-DSS Introduction: Foundations and Scope (Analysis Tools, ISO Standards). Day 2: PCI-DSS Technical Requirements: Firewalls and Encryption (Wireshark Tools, VPN). Day 3: Access Management and PCI-DSS System Protection (Active Directory Tools, Vulnerability Scans). Day 4: PCI-DSS Audit, Monitoring, and Compliance (SIEM Tools, ROC/SAQ Reports). The PCI-DSS Initiation Training program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is PCI-DSS Initiation Training training assessed?+
Assessment relies on daily interactive quizzes, practical case studies and final SAQ self-assessment. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the PCI-DSS Initiation Training program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does PCI-DSS Initiation Training training cost per participant?+
PCI-DSS Initiation 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 PCI-DSS Initiation 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 PCI-DSS Initiation 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 PCI-DSS Initiation Training training?+
Basic IT knowledge, elementary understanding of networks and security.
Is a certificate issued after PCI-DSS Initiation 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 PCI-DSS Initiation 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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