ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor (PIMS) Training & Certification

Develop the knowledge and practical auditing skills needed to assess Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) with the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor (PIMS) Training & Certification course. This advanced program prepares professionals to plan, conduct, manage, and lead first-, second-, and third-party audits of a Privacy Information Management System based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of internationally recognized auditing principles, audit methodologies, and best practices while learning how to evaluate an organization's privacy controls, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement processes. The course also covers auditing requirements for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Controllers and PII Processors, helping organizations demonstrate effective privacy governance.

After successfully completing the course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor credential.

Why Attend This Course?

Organizations increasingly rely on independent audits to verify that their Privacy Information Management Systems comply with international standards and effectively protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Qualified Lead Auditors play a critical role in evaluating privacy management practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting certification efforts.

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to perform ISO/IEC 27701 audits in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17021-1, and ISO/IEC 27701 auditing requirements.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

• Understand the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2025

• Apply internationally recognized auditing principles and techniques

• Plan, prepare, conduct, and report Privacy Information Management System audits

• Evaluate the effectiveness of privacy controls for PII Controllers and PII Processors

• Identify nonconformities and recommend corrective actions

• Lead audit teams and manage audit programs

• Prepare organizations for continual improvement and certification

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Internal and external auditors

• Lead auditors conducting Privacy Information Management System audits

• Information security and privacy consultants

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals

• Privacy officers and data protection professionals

• Managers responsible for maintaining PIMS compliance

• Technical experts preparing for privacy certification audits

• Professionals responsible for protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2025

• Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from the perspective of a Lead Auditor

• Evaluate conformity of a Privacy Information Management System

• Plan, conduct, and close ISO/IEC 27701 audits using ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 guidelines

• Assess privacy controls implemented for PII Controllers and PII Processors

• Manage an effective Privacy Information Management System audit program

Educational Approach

This course combines instructor-led instruction with practical audit exercises designed to prepare participants for real-world auditing responsibilities.

Participants will benefit from:

• Interactive lectures and group discussions

• Practical auditing scenarios and case studies

• Hands-on audit planning activities

• Knowledge review exercises and quizzes

• Exam-style practice questions aligned with the PECB certification examination

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Introduction to Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)

• ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and audit concepts

Day 2

• Audit principles

• Preparing for and initiating an audit

Day 3

• Conducting on-site audit activities

Day 4

• Completing and closing the audit

• Audit reporting and follow-up activities

Day 5

• Certification examination

Examination

The PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor examination complies with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) and evaluates the knowledge and skills required to audit Privacy Information Management Systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

The examination 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

Candidates who complete the training course through an authorized PECB partner and do not pass the exam on their first attempt are eligible for one complimentary exam retake within 12 months, in accordance with the PECB retake policy.

Certification

After successfully passing the examination, candidates may apply for one of the following professional credentials based on their experience.

Qualifying audit activities include:

• Planning audits

• Preparing audit plans and working papers

• Reviewing documented information

• Conducting opening and closing meetings

• Performing audit interviews

• Collecting and evaluating audit evidence

• Documenting nonconformities

• Preparing audit reports

• Verifying corrective actions

• Leading audit teams

• Managing audit programs

General Information

Course registration includes:

• Certificate and examination fees

• Official PECB training materials containing more than 400 pages of reference information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes

• One complimentary exam retake within 12 months for eligible participants

• Certificate of Course Completion

• 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits

Prerequisites

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of information security, privacy principles, and Privacy Information Management Systems, along with a working knowledge of auditing concepts and practices.

Training Formats

Self-Study

Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and supporting documentation.

eLearning

Self-paced online training that includes official course materials along with video presentations and explanations delivered by a PECB Certified Trainer.

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