ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (Self-Study)

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 recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

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 organizations based on best practices.

Who should attend?

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the information security management system audit process
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for the information security management system audit
• Expert advisors in information security management

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

Educational approach

The training course is participant centered and contains:

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

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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

 

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

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

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 credentials and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The credentials in the PECB ISO 27001 certification scheme have the following requirements:

Designation	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management	Project activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management	Project activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management	Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

 

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

1. Audit planning
2. Audit interview
3. Managing an audit program
4. Drafting audit reports
5. Drafting non-conformity reports
6. Drafting audit working documents
7. Documentation review
8. On-site Audit
9. Follow-up on non-conformities
10. Leading an audit team

 

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free