Simple Training Center — Audit-Ready Cybersecurity & Compliance Training

Simple Training Center is a self-service online training platform for small and mid-sized organizations. Teams complete annual cybersecurity, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, and workplace-compliance training in short, self-paced video lessons, and every learner receives an audit-ready certificate with a verifiable completion record. Managers get a single dashboard showing who is assigned, in progress, and complete. Organizations can subscribe online in minutes — no sales call, no consultants, no custom quote — with plans from $45 per seat per year.

Website: https://simpletrainingcenter.com/
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How it works: Train, Track, Prove

Train. Employees complete short, role-based modules at their own pace. Progress saves automatically across devices.
Track. Managers see who is assigned, in progress, and complete, with dates and completion percentages for every learner.
Prove. Auditors, examiners, and insurers are handed per-person certificates and completion reports that show who was trained, on what, and when.

What makes the training audit-ready

Named certificates issued automatically on completion — learner name, course, completion date, and a unique certificate ID.
A public verification page where auditors and insurers can confirm a certificate without an account: https://simpletrainingcenter.com/verify.
Completion reports exportable to CSV for examiner and auditor review.
Content mapped to the specific requirements of HIPAA, PCI DSS 4.0, SOC 2, CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, the FTC Safeguards Rule, and NYDFS Part 500.
Automated annual renewal reminders so training stays current and defensible.

Training catalog

Every course is self-paced, includes a knowledge check, and issues an audit-ready certificate on completion. Browse the full catalog at https://simpletrainingcenter.com/training.

Cybersecurity Awareness — the annual baseline course for every employee: phishing, social engineering, passwords and MFA, ransomware, safe browsing, data privacy, remote-work risk, and incident reporting.
AI Security & Responsible AI Use — using ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini safely, what must never be pasted into a chatbot, AI-generated phishing, and deepfakes.
Phishing & Social Engineering — spotting phishing, spear phishing, business email compromise, QR-code and callback scams, MFA fatigue, and vishing.
Ransomware Prevention & Response — how ransomware enters an organization, the early warning signs, and the first steps after a suspected infection.
Data Privacy & Information Handling — classifying data, safely handling PII and confidential records, retention, disposal, and breach reporting.
FTC Safeguards Rule — the 2023 Safeguards Rule for mortgage, auto, tax, accounting, and lending businesses, and how training satisfies the information security program mandate.
HIPAA Privacy & Security — annual training for medical, dental, and billing offices and business associates on PHI protection, safeguards, and incident reporting.
PCI DSS 4.0 — cardholder data protection, the 12 requirements, and the training obligations for merchants and service providers.
NYDFS Part 500 — cybersecurity program requirements for New York financial services and insurance organizations.
Executive & Wire Fraud Prevention — business email compromise and wire-fraud tactics aimed at owners, finance, and leadership.
Deepfake & AI Impersonation Defense — detecting voice cloning and synthetic media, and verifying identity before acting on a request.
Password, MFA & Account Security — passkeys, password managers, and defending against MFA fatigue and push-bombing.
Remote Work & Mobile Security — home networks, public Wi-Fi, travel, and bring-your-own-device habits.
CMMC — CMMC 2.0 levels, FCI vs. CUI handling, and NIST SP 800-171 practices for DoD contractors and subcontractors.
SOC 2 — documenting employee security training for a SOC 2 audit and mapping it to the Trust Services Criteria.
ISO/IEC 27001 — ISMS awareness, Annex A controls, and certification requirements.
Cyber Insurance Readiness — documenting the training control underwriters ask about at renewal.
Incident Reporting for Employees — what to do right after a click, a loss, or a mistake.
Microsoft 365 Security — securing Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint and spotting fake Microsoft login pages.
Google Workspace Security — Gmail, Drive sharing, and Google account compromise.

Compliance framework requirement guides

Plain-language guides to what each framework requires, who it applies to, what auditors expect, and how training satisfies it: https://simpletrainingcenter.com/requirements.

HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act workforce security and privacy training.
PCI DSS 4.0 — Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
FTC Safeguards Rule — safeguarding customer information for financial institutions.
SOC 2 — AICPA Trust Services Criteria for service organizations.
ISO/IEC 27001 — information security management system certification.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover.
CMMC 2.0 — DoD contractor cybersecurity maturity.
NYDFS Part 500 — New York financial services cybersecurity regulation.

Industries served

Training tracks are tailored to the risks and requirements of specific industries: healthcare, dental, accounting, banking, construction, mortgage & real estate, real estate, legal, managed service providers, insurance agencies, financial advisors, nonprofits, title & escrow, property management, professional services, automotive, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, education, and government contractors.

Role-specific training is available as well, including the executive track, and all training can be browsed by role.

Free, no-signup security tools

Simple Training Center publishes free interactive tools. They require no account: https://simpletrainingcenter.com/tools.

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment — check where your organization stands before a renewal.
Phishing Red Flags Quiz — test your ability to spot phishing.
HIPAA Breach Cost Estimator — estimate the cost of a healthcare data breach.
PCI DSS Gap Analyzer — identify gaps against PCI DSS 4.0.
Security Policy Draft Generator — generate starter security policies.
Password Policy Evaluator — score a password policy against modern guidance.
Password Policy Builder — build a clear, modern password policy.
Incident Response Timeline — plan the steps and deadlines after an incident.
Incident Response Decision Tree — work through what to do when something goes wrong.
Security Risk Quiz — gauge your organization's security risk.
Breach Notification Letter Generator — draft breach notification letters.
Training Compliance Checklist — track the training each framework requires.
Framework Mapper — map requirements across multiple frameworks.

Insights and guides

Articles and guides on security awareness and compliance are published at https://simpletrainingcenter.com/insights. Selected pieces:

Pricing and getting started

Plans start at $45 per seat per year and can be purchased online in minutes. See https://simpletrainingcenter.com/pricing for plans and inclusions, or begin at https://simpletrainingcenter.com/get-started. A self-guided product tour is available at https://simpletrainingcenter.com/demo.

Who it is for

Simple Training Center is built for small and mid-sized organizations without a dedicated compliance team — from single-office medical and dental practices to accounting firms, law offices, financial advisors, MSPs, nonprofits, and government contractors. Individuals can also buy training for themselves. See https://simpletrainingcenter.com/who-its-for.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should employees complete security awareness training?: Most frameworks and cyber insurance policies expect annual security awareness training for all personnel. Best practice also includes quarterly reminders, immediate training for new hires before system access, and extra training after a security incident.
What makes training "audit-ready"?: Audit-ready training means documented completion with named certificates, content mapped to specific framework requirements, role-based assignment records, periodic refresher evidence, and post-incident training documentation. Simple Training Center generates all of this automatically.
Can small organizations meet these requirements?: Yes. Most frameworks include proportionality for small organizations, and Simple Training Center is designed specifically for small and mid-sized teams without dedicated compliance staff, delivering enterprise-grade training at the right scale.
Do I need training for multiple frameworks at once?: Many organizations must satisfy several frameworks simultaneously. For example, a healthcare payment processor may need HIPAA, PCI DSS, and FTC Safeguards training. Courses are designed with overlapping content so each framework’s specific requirements are covered without redundant effort.
How long does a course take, and do learners get a certificate?: Most courses take about an hour and are self-paced, with progress saved automatically. Each learner receives a certificate of completion with their name, the course, the completion date, and a unique ID that can be verified publicly at https://simpletrainingcenter.com/verify.

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