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.
Credential
Exam
Professional Experience
Audit Experience
Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Provisional Auditor
Pass the PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam
None
None
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Auditor
Pass the PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam
Two years of professional experience, including one year in Supply Chain Security Management
200 hours
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor
Pass the PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam
Five years of professional experience, including two years in Supply Chain Security Management
300 hours
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Senior Lead Auditor
Pass the PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam
Ten years of professional experience, including seven years in Supply Chain Security Management
1,000 hours
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
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.
