Develop skills needed to audit a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC27701

PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course is designed to support the development of skills needed to audit a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025 by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Why Should You Attend?

During this training course, participants will learn to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17021-1, and ISO/IEC 27706. Additionally, participants will acquire knowledge on audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program.

Most importantly, this training course provides guidance on auditing the clauses of ISO/IEC 27701:2025, as well as the privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors. It explains how to evaluate their implementation and effectiveness, as well as how to assess the organization’s ability to maintain, monitor, and continually improve its PIMS.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

Auditors seeking to perform and lead PIMS certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
Expert advisors in the protection of PII

Learning Objectives

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

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the PIMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27701 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program

Educational Approach

This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.

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Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles are required to attend this training course.

Course Agenda

Examination

Certificate Requirements

Day 1:Introduction to the privacy information management system (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701

Day 2:Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

The “PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” 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: Privacy information management system requirements

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program

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After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

The certification requirements for ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor are:

General Information

Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
Participants will receive more than 400 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.

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