Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
The LICQual Level 3 Diploma in PCI-DSS compliance for Bussiness is an advanced professional qualification designed to develop expert-level understanding of secure payment environments, regulatory compliance frameworks, and enterprise cybersecurity practices based on PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). This programme prepares the learner to manage complex financial data protection requirements and implement secure digital payment systems within global business operations.
Within this qualification, the learner builds strong capability in designing and applying advanced PCI-DSS compliance frameworks aligned with international standards, ensuring organisations meet strict security requirements. It also develops expertise in handling sensitive payment data through robust encryption techniques and tokenization methods that safeguard critical financial information.
In addition, the learner gains practical understanding of secure payment system architecture and deployment, focusing on building resilient infrastructures that support safe and uninterrupted transactions. The programme further enhances skills in advanced risk management, threat identification, mitigation strategies, continuous auditing, monitoring, reporting, and effective incident response. It also includes knowledge of breach prevention and legal considerations, ensuring complete compliance and operational security in real-world business environments.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Diploma in PCI-DSS compliance for Bussiness
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2200252
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in PCI-DSS compliance for Bussiness, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment.
- Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Applicants should have at least two years of professional experience in IT, business operations, or compliance-related roles.
- English Language Proficiency: As the course is delivered in English, applicants must have a good command of the language, both written and spoken.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200252-1 |
Advanced PCI-DSS Compliance Framework and Global Standards |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200252-2 |
Managing Sensitive Payment Data and Data Encryption |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200252-3 |
Secure Architecture and Deployment of Payment Systems |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200252-4 |
Advanced Risk Management: Threat Identification and Mitigation |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200252-5 |
Continuous PCI-DSS Auditing, Monitoring, and Reporting |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200252-6 |
Breach Prevention, Incident Response, and Legal Considerations |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Advanced PCI-DSS Compliance Framework and Global Standards:
- Understand and apply advanced PCI-DSS compliance frameworks in alignment with global industry standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure global compliance and effective integration with other international security regulations.
Managing Sensitive Payment Data and Data Encryption:
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing sensitive payment card data while ensuring its protection through industry-standard encryption techniques.
- Apply data protection best practices to safeguard cardholder data and minimize the risk of data breaches.
Secure Architecture and Deployment of Payment Systems:
- Design and deploy secure payment systems that comply with PCI-DSS standards and industry best practices.
- Ensure the proper implementation of security measures within the architecture of payment systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Advanced Risk Management: Threat Identification and Mitigation:
- Identify potential security threats in payment systems and assess their impact on PCI-DSS compliance.
- Develop and implement advanced risk mitigation strategies to protect payment systems from evolving threats.
Continuous PCI-DSS Auditing, Monitoring, and Reporting:
- Conduct continuous PCI-DSS audits and implement monitoring systems to assess and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Establish effective reporting mechanisms to document compliance status and identify areas for improvement.
Breach Prevention, Incident Response, and Legal Considerations:
- Develop and implement breach prevention strategies to reduce the likelihood of data breaches.
- Create incident response plans and understand legal considerations involved in managing breaches, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Senior IT professionals and security experts who want to deepen their understanding of PCI-DSS compliance and secure payment systems.
- Compliance managers and business executives responsible for overseeing PCI-DSS standards and ensuring regulatory adherence within their organization.
- Risk management professionals looking to advance their skills in identifying, mitigating, and managing threats in payment processing environments.
- IT architects and developers who design and deploy secure payment systems and need advanced knowledge of PCI-DSS requirements.
- Individuals involved in audit, monitoring, and reporting processes who aim to ensure continuous compliance with PCI-DSS.
- Legal professionals or those in breach management roles who want to understand the legal considerations and incident response strategies in the context of PCI-DSS compliance.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.