CAIITS Supply Arrangement Form

The Commercially Available IT Training Services (CAIITS) Supply Arrangement enables Government of Canada departments and agencies to procure IT and cybersecurity training services from pre-qualified suppliers. By establishing terms and conditions in advance, the procurement process can be streamlined while providing departments with access to qualified training providers for a wide range of technical and professional development needs.

Through the CAIITS Supply Arrangement, Safeshield provides access to:

✓ Cybersecurity and information security training

✓ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) education

✓ Privacy and data protection training

✓ Certification preparation courses from leading providers

✓ Virtual and instructor-led learning options

✓ Training solutions for individuals and teams

Yes. Safeshield offers professional training courses that are accredited and aligned with internationally recognized standards. Our certification programs are developed and delivered by certified experts and meet the requirements of globally accepted frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Courses are certified and accredited by organizations such as IAS, ANAB, UKAS, PECB, Exemplar Global and others, under global standards that include ISO 17024 and ASTM E2659, and meet the criteria for professional development across industries. This ensures that the certifications you earn are respected by employers, auditors, and regulators worldwide.

Safeshield’s training programs are designed for professionals responsible for implementing, managing, or auditing cybersecurity, AI governance, and compliance frameworks. This includes IT managers, compliance officers, risk analysts, data protection specialists, lead implementers, internal auditors, and executives seeking to align their organization with standards like ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and DORA. Whether you’re advancing your career or preparing for certification, our courses are ideal for individuals and teams working in regulated industries or managing digital risk.

Safeshield offers flexible course delivery formats to meet the needs of busy professionals and organizations. You can choose from fully online self-paced courses, live instructor-led virtual sessions, or hybrid formats that combine both. This flexibility allows learners to complete ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, and cybersecurity training programs at their own pace or as part of a scheduled cohort with expert guidance. Custom group training for corporate teams is also available upon request.

Yes. Most Safeshield training programs include comprehensive exam preparation as part of the course package. You’ll receive structured content aligned with the official certification body requirements, along with practice questions, study guides, and expert-led instruction where applicable. For many courses—such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR—the certification exam is included and administered either online or through an authorized partner. Course descriptions clearly indicate whether the exam is included and what to expect.

Completing Safeshield’s training programs helps professionals build the knowledge and confidence needed to lead successful implementations of cybersecurity, AI governance, and compliance frameworks. For individuals, certification demonstrates expertise in globally recognized standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001—boosting career opportunities and professional credibility. For organizations, trained staff can improve audit readiness, reduce risk, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls. Our training helps create a culture of accountability, security, and continuous improvement.

You'll notice that a lot of our PECB courses are offered in both self-study and e-learning formats. But what is the difference between them and which one is best for you? Both these formats are at distance meaning you can access the course wherever you are and whenever you want. The difference: elearning courses are delivered as pre-recorded videos by certified trainers. eLearning courses also gave interactive quizzes and aditional materials. Self-study courses, however, only have access to the PECB learning materials, without videos or quizzes.