PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course

Develop practical auditing expertise with the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course. This training helps professionals gain the knowledge and skills required to perform, manage, and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits based on ISO/IEC 27001.

This is a self-study training course. For instructor-led, onsite, or corporate training sessions, please contact Risk Professionals for a customized quotation.

Why Should You Attend?

The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables professionals to understand the principles and practices of Information Security Management System audits based on ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification processes.

During this course, participants develop the practical skills required to plan, conduct, manage, and close ISO/IEC 27001 audits effectively. The training also helps professionals understand audit techniques, evidence collection, audit reporting, communication with clients, audit team management, and conflict resolution processes.

Based on practical exercises and real-world audit scenarios, participants learn how to evaluate ISMS conformity, identify nonconformities, assess controls, and manage audit programs according to internationally recognized auditing best practices.

After successfully completing the course, participants can sit for the certification exam and apply for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification. Holding a PECB Lead Auditor credential demonstrates that professionals have the capabilities and competencies required to audit organizations against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and Information Security Management System best practices.

Professionals interested in implementation-focused expertise can also explore PECB ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training.

Risk Professionals also provides ISO 27001 PECB Training programs for professionals seeking internationally recognized certifications in information security, governance, auditing, risk management, and compliance.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master Information Security Management System audit processes
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with ISMS requirements
• Technical experts preparing for Information Security Management System audits
• Information security and cybersecurity professionals
• Compliance officers, governance professionals, and risk managers
• Expert advisors in Information Security Management
• Professionals preparing for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements in accordance with audit principles and concepts
• Plan, conduct, and close ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audits
• Apply ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements during audits
• Manage ISO/IEC 27001 audit programs effectively
• Conduct audit reporting, evidence collection, and audit follow-up activities
• Understand nonconformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement processes

Participants who want foundational ISMS knowledge before auditing can also explore the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training Course.

Educational Approach

Risk Professionals uses a practical and structured educational approach to help professionals understand ISMS auditing concepts clearly.

The course includes:

• Training based on theory and auditing best practices
• Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples and case studies
• Practical exercises based on real-world audit scenarios
• Role-playing exercises and group discussions
• Examples of ISMS audit planning and reporting
• Practice tests similar to the Certification Exam

The self-study format allows participants to learn at their own pace while developing practical audit knowledge and understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.

What Will You Learn?

Participants will gain practical understanding of:

• Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• ISO/IEC 27001 audit principles
• Audit planning and preparation
• Audit evidence collection techniques
• Audit reporting and nonconformity management
• Risk-based auditing approaches
• Internal and external audit processes
• Communication and conflict resolution during audits
• Audit team management
• ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements

Professionals who want to understand ISO/IEC 27001 concepts in more detail can also explore the Risk Professionals guide on What is ISO 27001.

Why Choose Risk Professionals?

Risk Professionals provides practical ISO and cybersecurity training for professionals and organizations seeking internationally recognized certifications, implementation expertise, audit knowledge, and compliance skills.

Our training programs are designed to help professionals build practical expertise in Information Security Management Systems, ISO standards, governance, auditing, cybersecurity, and risk management.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001
• Comprehensive knowledge of audit principles

Professionals new to Information Security Management Systems can begin with the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training Course before pursuing advanced auditing certifications.

More Details

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

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