Course Information
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
What is ISO/IEC 27001:2022, A brief history and status of the standard, Definitions, Certification framework, Why get certified?
ISO/IEC 27000:2018, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ISO/IEC 2003:2010, ISO/IEC 27004:2009, ISO/IEC 27005:2011, Definition of ISMS, Required documents for an ISMS.
ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011
Scope and Perimeter of the ISMS, ISMS Policy, Defining the Risk Analysis Approach and Methodology, Statement of Applicability, Risk Management Plan, Implementing Controls and Countermeasures, Defining Training and Awareness Programs, Resource Management, Incident Management.
Security Controls: What, How, and Why, Overview, Security Policy, Asset Management, Human Resources Security, Access Control, IS Incident Management, Compliance.
Overview, Rationales for Auditing, Types of Audits, Audit Results, Audit Organization (Minor and Major Nonconformities, Observations, Evidence).
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All You Need to Know
The course is intended for those interested in implementing or maintaining an ISMS and wishing to have a basic understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, as well as for those working in various roles within an organization that is already certified or is considering ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.
There are no prerequisites for qualification at Foundation level
Upcoming ISO 27001 Foundation – APMG Certificate Batches
Pick a start date that works for you — every cohort includes the same official courseware, live instructor access and exam voucher.
| Start | End | Status | Study Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | 09/09/2026 | Open | Online Live | |
| 05/10/2026 | 07/10/2026 | Open | Online Live | |
| 02/11/2026 | 04/11/2026 | Wait List | Online Live |
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What Our Learners Say
Great starting point -- I had no security background and the course explained everything clearly from the ground up.
Clear breakdown of the ISO 27001 structure and requirements. Very approachable for beginners.
Solid foundation course, well paced across the three days.
The trainer made a fairly dense standard feel much more manageable through practical examples.
Good introduction to the ISMS concept and how ISO 27001 is structured. Helped me a lot at work.
Career Opportunities After ISO 27001 Foundation
Provides entry-level support to an information security team, helping maintain documentation and basic ISMS records.
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Supports compliance activity against ISO/IEC 27001 and related frameworks, tracking actions from internal reviews.
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Monitors ISMS controls day-to-day and helps identify gaps against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
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Supports governance, risk and compliance work across information security, using ISO 27001 as a core reference framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 27001 Foundation certification confirms that a candidate understands the core structure, terminology and requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 information security standard, including what an Information Security Management System (ISMS) is and why organisations implement one. It's designed as an entry point for anyone new to information security management, with no formal prerequisites required.
APMG International is the accreditation and examination body behind this ISO 27001 Foundation certificate. It certifies that a candidate has met a defined standard of knowledge -- in this case, foundational understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 -- through a formal, proctored examination taken at the end of the course.
When you book the ISO 27001 Foundation – APMG course through Profice, the exam fee is included in the overall course price, which starts from €1,190. There's no separate exam charge on top of the published course fee.
The ISO 27001 Foundation – APMG course runs over 3 days and is delivered as Online Live instructor-led training, with the official certification exam included in the course fee.