ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Training & Certification

Organizations rely on secure and resilient supply chains to protect critical assets, maintain business continuity, and reduce operational risks. Verifying that a Supply Chain Security Management System (SeMS) complies with ISO 28000 requires qualified professionals who understand internationally recognized auditing principles and best practices.

The ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Training & Certification course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills needed to plan, conduct, report, and lead first-, second-, and third-party audits of Supply Chain Security Management Systems based on ISO 28000. The course integrates the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the guidance of ISO 19011, and globally recognized auditing methodologies to prepare participants for real-world security management system audits.

Upon successfully completing the training course and certification exam, you may apply for the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor credential, demonstrating your competence to audit organizations against the ISO 28000 standard.

Why Should You Attend?

Effective audits play a critical role in ensuring that supply chain security controls are properly implemented, monitored, and continually improved. Organizations depend on qualified auditors to evaluate compliance, identify risks, and support continual improvement across complex supply chain operations.

This course enables you to:

• Master internationally recognized auditing principles and techniques
• Interpret ISO 28000 requirements from an auditor's perspective
• Plan, conduct, and lead Supply Chain Security Management System audits
• Evaluate organizational conformity with ISO 28000 requirements
• Lead audit teams and manage complete audit programs
• Prepare organizations for certification and surveillance audits
• Build professional credibility with a globally recognized PECB certification

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Internal and external auditors
• Lead auditors responsible for Supply Chain Security Management System audits
• Security management consultants
• Compliance and governance professionals
• Supply chain security managers
• Technical experts preparing for SeMS audits
• Professionals pursuing careers in management system auditing
• Regulators responsible for monitoring compliance with security standards
• Management representatives overseeing Supply Chain Security Management Systems

Learning Objectives

After completing this training course, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles and concepts of Security Management Systems based on ISO 28000
• Interpret ISO 28000 requirements from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate organizational conformity using internationally recognized auditing principles
• Plan, conduct, report, and close ISO 28000 audits
• Apply ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
• Collect and verify objective audit evidence
• Lead audit teams effectively
• Manage complete ISO 28000 audit programs

Educational Approach

This participant-focused training combines auditing theory with practical application to prepare professionals for real-world ISO 28000 auditing activities.

The course includes:

• Official PECB training materials
• Practical audit scenarios based on real-world situations
• Instructor-led explanations and discussions
• Interactive exercises
• Stand-alone knowledge quizzes
• Scenario-based audit exercises
• Practice examination questions aligned with the certification exam

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this training course, participants should have:

• A basic understanding of ISO 28000
• Fundamental knowledge of auditing principles and concepts

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Introduction to Security Management Systems (SeMS)
• Introduction to ISO 28000

Day 2

• Audit principles
• Audit planning
• Preparing and initiating an audit

Day 3

• Conducting on-site audit activities
• Collecting objective evidence
• Interviewing and evaluating processes

Day 4

• Completing audit activities
• Drafting findings and reports
• Closing the audit

Day 5

• Certification examination

Examination

The PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam fully complies with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination evaluates the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Security Management Systems
• Domain 2: ISO 28000 Security Management System requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 28000 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 28000 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 28000 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 28000 audit program

Certification Requirements

After passing the examination, candidates may apply for one of the following PECB certifications.

Qualifying audit experience should include activities such as:

• Planning audits
• Managing audit programs
• Conducting on-site audits
• Reviewing documented information
• Collecting and verifying audit evidence
• Preparing audit working papers
• Drafting audit reports
• Issuing nonconformity reports
• Following up on corrective actions
• Leading audit teams

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the course price.
• Participants receive over 450 pages of official PECB training materials containing practical guidance, audit methodologies, examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who complete the course receive an Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Candidates who do not pass the examination on their first attempt may retake the exam once within 12 months at no additional cost.

Training Format

Self-Study

Study anytime, anywhere with flexible online learning designed for working professionals.

The self-study training package includes:

• Official PECB course materials
• Practical auditing examples
• Interactive exercises and quizzes
• Practice examination questions
• Standard documentation
• Flexible self-paced online access

This self-study format provides the flexibility to prepare for the PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor certification while balancing your professional responsibilities and personal schedule.