About the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor programme prepares you to audit information security management systems (ISMS) against the world’s leading information-security standard. Delivered fully self-paced and online, it lets you learn around your own schedule while covering exactly the same competency domains as PECB’s instructor-led programme.
You’ll move from the fundamentals of an ISMS through to planning and leading a complete audit — applying the internationally recognised auditing guidelines of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011. Along the way you’ll build the judgement a lead auditor needs: scoping an audit, gathering and evaluating evidence, raising and grading nonconformities, and communicating findings that hold up to scrutiny.
By the end you’ll be ready to sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam and to take on first-, second- and third-party ISMS audits — an ideal step for auditors, security managers and consultants who want a globally respected credential.
Course Information
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
- Information security principles and the ISMS concept
- Structure and key requirements of ISO/IEC 27001
- The certification and accreditation landscape
- How the standard relates to the Annex A controls
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Risk-based audit thinking
- Initiating the audit and establishing scope
- Reviewing documentation and preparing the audit plan
- Conducting the opening meeting
- Collecting evidence through interviews and sampling
- Drafting audit findings
- Grading nonconformities and observations
- Preparing audit conclusions and the report
- Conducting the closing meeting
- Audit follow-up and corrective action
- Managing an ongoing audit programme
- The seven competency domains explained
- Exam technique and revision guidance
- Booking and sitting the PECB exam
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All You Need to Know
This programme is designed for professionals who audit or oversee information security management systems, including:
- Internal and external auditors carrying out ISMS audits
- Managers and consultants who need to master the ISMS audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with ISO/IEC 27001
- Technical experts and advisors preparing for information security audits
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and a working knowledge of audit principles are recommended. If you’re newer to the standard, the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation programme is a good first step.
The programme prepares you for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam, which assesses seven competency domains — from the fundamentals of an ISMS and audit principles through to planning, leading, closing and following up an audit. Successful candidates can then apply for the corresponding PECB certification.
Completing the training also earns 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
What Our Learners Say
I'd been putting off ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification for a while, but the self-paced format made it manageable alongside a full-time job. Learning to strengthen our information security posture felt achievable within a few weeks.
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course gave me a clear, structured path to strengthen our information security posture. The instructors explained PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor in a way that was easy to apply on the job, and I passed the exam on my first attempt.
This course sharpened skills I already had and filled in the gaps around PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. My manager noticed the difference within a month of me completing the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification.
Solid, well-organized training. The path to strengthen our information security posture was clearly explained, and the practice materials before the exam made a real difference to my confidence.
I compared a few providers before choosing Profice for my ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification, and I'm glad I did. The materials on PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor were current and the support team answered every question quickly.
Career Opportunities After QUALITY Training
An information security analyst monitors systems, assesses risks and defends an organisation's data against cyber threats and breaches. ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training adds the ability to evaluate ISMS controls against the standard and support audit-readiness across the business.
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An ISMS lead auditor independently plans, leads and reports on audits of an Information Security Management System against ISO/IEC 27001. The Lead Auditor course builds the evidence-gathering, nonconformity-grading and reporting skills certification bodies and enterprises require.
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An information security consultant advises organisations on achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 certification — running gap analyses, designing controls and preparing teams for external audit, using the auditing techniques taught in this course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a PECB credential proving you can plan, conduct and lead audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001, using the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 auditing guidelines.
There are no strict entry requirements to take the training and exam, though a basic understanding of ISO 27001 helps. Full certification also requires relevant audit and professional experience — an advisor can confirm the exact level.
The exam is an essay-type, open-book paper of roughly 3 hours. You need the passing score set by PECB (generally around 70%). After passing you receive a 'Certificate of Exam Success', and the full certification is issued once you also meet PECB's professional-experience requirements.
The Lead Implementer learns to build, deploy and manage the information security management system (ISMS), while the Lead Auditor learns to independently audit one against ISO 27001. Implementers work on the 'build' side; auditors on the 'assess' side. Many professionals earn both over time.
Yes — the exam voucher is included in the course package. Speak to a Profice advisor to confirm current pricing and what each package includes.