ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation (Self-Study)

The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, during this training course, students will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation certificate proves that you have comprehended the fundamental methodologies, requirements, guidelines, framework and managerial approach.

Who should attend?

The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundations training course is intended for:

• Individuals involved in information security and privacy management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management
• Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations
• Information security team members

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a PIMS

Educational approach

The training course is participant centered and contains:

• Lecture sessions are complemented by discussions questions and examples
• The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes and essay-type exercises
• Exercise questions and quizzes are similar to the certificate exam

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to privacy information management system (PIMS) concepts as specified in ISO/IEC 27701
Day 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS) and certificate exam

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system (PIMS)
Domain 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS)

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certificate requirements

First, a candidate needs to complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27701Foundation training course. Then, they need to take the exam and after successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation” certificate. This is an entry-level credential.

The certificate requirements for the ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation are:

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
• An attestation of course completion certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional
• Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.