ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques.
Why should you attend?
During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organisations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Information Security Management
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course agenda
DAY 1 | Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
DAY 2 | Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
DAY 3 | On-site audit activities
DAY 4 | Closing the audit
DAY 5 | Certification Exam
Training material
The participant will receive training material containing more than 400 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE app. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- DOMAIN 2 | Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- DOMAIN 3 | Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- DOMAIN 4 | Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- DOMAIN 5 | Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- DOMAIN 6 | Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- DOMAIN 7 | Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, and a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.
For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the PECB Examination Rules and Policies.
Price
The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
