Course Outline

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

Certification:

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on 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:

 

CredentialExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

 

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.  

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

  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

Requirements

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

 35 Hours

Delivery Options

Private Group Training

Our identity is rooted in delivering exactly what our clients need.

  • Pre-course call with your trainer
  • Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
    • Bespoke outlines
    • Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
  • Training scheduled on a date of your choice
  • Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience

Private Group Prices RRP from €11400 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €3600 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.

Contact us for an exact quote and to hear our latest promotions


Public Training

Please see our public courses

Testimonials (4)

Provisional Upcoming Courses (Contact Us For More Information)

Related Categories