PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Certification

Our best PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training course provides the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701.

This course is suitable for professionals who want to implement privacy controls, manage PII processing activities, support data privacy compliance, and improve privacy information management practices.

This training course helps participants understand ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from an implementer’s perspective. It covers PIMS planning, privacy controls, data processing requirements, monitoring activities, continual improvement, and the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other frameworks.

Our PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training is available through self-study and eLearning options. For instructor-led training, please contact us for a quotation.

After completing this course and passing the exam, participants can apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer credential. This certification demonstrates your ability to implement ISO/IEC 27701 requirements within an organization.

Why Should You Attend the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training?

You should attend our best PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training if you want to gain practical expertise in implementing and managing a Privacy Information Management System.

This course is useful for professionals who want to establish privacy controls, manage PII requirements, support data privacy compliance, and maintain conformity with ISO/IEC 27701.

The course explains how organizations can implement a PIMS, manage privacy information, process data responsibly, define privacy management processes, and comply with different data privacy regimes.

It also helps professionals understand how ISO/IEC 27701 supports privacy governance, accountability, PII protection, regulatory alignment, and continual improvement.

This certification is also useful for professionals who plan to expand their ISO/IEC 27701 expertise.

If you are new to privacy information management systems, you can first build your basic knowledge through the PECB ISO 27701 Foundation Certification.

If you want to audit Privacy Information Management Systems after implementation, you can progress through the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Certification.

You can also explore all related programs in the ISO/IEC 27701 Training Courses.

Who Should Attend This ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Course?

This training course is suitable for:

• Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
• Expert advisors seeking to master PIMS implementation
• Individuals responsible for Personally Identifiable Information within organizations
• Professionals accountable for PII protection and privacy management
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy regime requirements
• PIMS team members involved in privacy management activities
• Privacy officers and data protection professionals
• Governance, risk, compliance, and information security professionals
• Consultants who support ISO/IEC 27701 implementation
• Professionals who manage privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors

What Are the Learning Objectives of This Course?

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be able to:

• Master the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for PIMS implementation
• Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other frameworks
• Explain the operation of a Privacy Information Management System based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Understand the principal processes of a PIMS
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in the specific context of an organization
• Plan the implementation of a PIMS based on organizational requirements
• Implement privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors
• Manage and process data while supporting compliance with data privacy regimes
• Monitor, maintain, and continually improve a PIMS
• Support an organization in planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a PIMS

How Is the Educational Approach Structured?

The training course combines theoretical concepts with practical examples related to ISO/IEC 27701 implementation.

Participants are introduced to implementation scenarios, case studies, exercises, discussions, and practice tests.

These activities support both exam preparation and practical PIMS implementation skills.

The course includes:

• Theoretical explanations of ISO/IEC 27701 implementation requirements
• Practical examples of PIMS implementation
• Case studies related to privacy information management
• Exercises based on PIMS implementation scenarios
• Role-playing activities
• Interactive discussions between participants
• Practice tests similar to the certification exam
• Examples related to PIMS planning, implementation, monitoring, and improvement
• Guidance on privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors

This approach helps participants understand how ISO/IEC 27701 requirements can be implemented through structured planning, privacy process management, documented information, control implementation, performance monitoring, and continual improvement.

Prerequisites

The main requirement for attending our best PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security.

Participants should also have comprehensive knowledge of ISMS implementation principles.

Professionals who are new to ISO/IEC 27701 can first complete the ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation Certification to build a stronger understanding before joining the Lead Implementer course.

More Details

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS implementation

Day 2: Implementation plan of a PIMS

Day 3: Implementation of a PIMS

Day 4: PIMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

Day 5: Certification exam

 Examination

The “PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system

Domain 2: Initiation of the PIMS implementation

Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 4: Implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IC 27701

Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the course completion date, because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.