Who should take the DTSp® – Governance pathway?

It is ideal for governance, risk, compliance, cyber, and technology leaders, as well as organisations building digital trust governance capability.

What certifications are included?

The pathway includes eight certifications: DTP® Foundation, NCSC RMF, ISO 31000, Secure by Design, NCSP®, ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer, ISO/IEC 42001 Implementer, and Lead Governance Professional.

How long do I have to complete the pathway?

Learners have 12 months to complete all courses, with flexible scheduling.

What skills will I gain?

You will gain skills in governance leadership, risk management, oversight, standards alignment, and digital trust programme design.

Do members receive discounted pricing?

Yes. DigitalTrust® Collective, Professional, Veteran, Graduate and Student Members receive 40% off the listed price.

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Q: What is the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) – Governance pathway?

It is a professional pathway that develops competencies in digital trust governance, risk management, oversight, and alignment to global standards.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Governance - pathway develops the capability required to design, lead, and oversee governance, accountability, and organisational trust frameworks across digital, cyber, AI, data, and technology environments.

Governance is the foundation of digital trust. It ensures that organisations make responsible decisions, manage risk, uphold accountability, and deliver trustworthy digital services that meet societal, regulatory, and stakeholder expectations.

This pathway equips professionals to lead governance programmes aligned to NIST, NCSC, ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO/IEC 38500 and global digital trust principles.

Why Governance Matters for Digital Trust

Digital trust is earned through:

accountable leadership
transparent decision‑making
effective oversight
responsible technology use
measurable risk management
alignment with global standards

Governance professionals ensure that digital systems, including cybersecurity, AI, data protection, and resilience, operate within a trusted, ethical, and well‑controlled environment.

The Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Governance - pathway provides the professional capability stack required to lead this work.

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What You Will Learn

Graduates of the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) - Governance - pathway develop capabilities in:

Digital Trust fundamentals
Enterprise risk management (ISO 31000)
Cybersecurity & information governance
Compliance management systems implementation (ISO 37301)
NIST CSF 2.0 governance functions
NCSC Secure‑by‑Design governance principles
Organisational accountability & assurance
Compliance management systems assurance
Governance maturity assessment & uplift

Who This Pathway Is For

Ideal for:

Governance, risk and compliance leaders
Digital, cyber, and technology governance professionals
Senior managers responsible for oversight and accountability
Consultants delivering governance and assurance services
Organisations building digital trust governance capability

Outcomes & Professional Recognition

On completion, participants will leave with:

Earn 8 industry‑recognised governance and risk qualifications
Gain the capability to design, implement, and improve digital trust governance frameworks
Be eligible to use the Digital Trust Specialist® (DTSp®) designation
Demonstrate competence aligned to NIST, NCSC, ISO 37301 and ISO 38500 guidance and best practice
Strengthen organisational trust, accountability, and strategic oversight
Strengthen organisational trust, compliance, and regulatory readiness

On the pathway, learners will complete the following 8 courses:

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (RMF) Foundation Certificate

Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate

NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate

Certified Compliance Management Systems Implementer

Certified Compliance Management Systems Auditor

Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager

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Pricing & DTI® Membership Benefits

£14,760.00 (+ VAT) when purchased as a complete pathway.
The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®) Members receive 30% OFF listed pricing.
Course access is flexible but must be completed within 12 months.

Pathway Learning

Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Risk Management Framework (NCSC RMF) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager - self-paced, eLearning, with exam voucher
Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) NCSC Secure by Design (SbD) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) Foundation Certificate - 2-day Instructor led
Certified Compliance Management Systems Implementer - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher
Certified Compliance Management Systems Auditor - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher
Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager - 4-day instructor led, with exam voucher