ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (PIMS) Training & Certification
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$795.00
Develop the expertise to successfully establish, implement, manage, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) with the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (PIMS) Training & Certification course. Designed for privacy, cybersecurity, governance, and compliance professionals, this comprehensive training provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement ISO/IEC 27701 within organizations that process Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Participants will learn how to design and implement a Privacy Information Management System that aligns with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements while supporting compliance with privacy regulations and industry best practices. Throughout the course, you'll explore implementation planning, privacy risk management, organizational responsibilities, documented information, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants may apply for the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer credential.
Why Attend This Course?
Organizations around the world are strengthening their privacy programs to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with evolving privacy regulations. Implementing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701 enables organizations to establish consistent privacy governance, improve stakeholder confidence, and support regulatory compliance.
This course provides a practical framework for planning, implementing, operating, and continually improving a PIMS. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to lead implementation projects using recognized best practices and PECB's implementation methodology.
During this course, you will learn how to:
Understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701
Plan and implement a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
Define the organizational context and privacy objectives
Conduct privacy risk assessments and risk treatment activities
Implement controls for PII Controllers and PII Processors
Develop documented information supporting the PIMS
Monitor, measure, and continually improve system performance
Prepare for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Privacy managers
Data protection officers (DPOs)
Information security managers
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
Consultants responsible for implementing Privacy Information Management Systems
Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with privacy requirements
Members of PIMS implementation teams
Professionals leading privacy management initiatives
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701
Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 from the perspective of a Lead Implementer
Plan and manage the implementation of a Privacy Information Management System
Apply PECB's IMS2 Methodology and implementation best practices
Support continual improvement of an organization's PIMS
Prepare an organization for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits
Educational Approach
This course combines instructor-led learning with practical implementation exercises designed to prepare participants for real-world privacy management projects.
Participants will benefit from:
Practical implementation guidance
Interactive discussions and case studies
Real-world implementation scenarios
Knowledge review exercises and quizzes
Exam-style practice questions aligned with the certification examination
Course Agenda
Day 1
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701
Initiating a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
Day 2
Planning the implementation of a PIMS
Day 3
Implementing a Privacy Information Management System
Day 4
Monitoring, measurement, continual improvement, and preparation for certification audits
Day 5
Certification examination
Examination
The PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination complies with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) and evaluates your ability to implement and manage a Privacy Information Management System in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701.
The examination covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
Domain 3: Planning the implementation of a PIMS
Domain 4: Implementing a PIMS
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, continual improvement, and audit preparation
Candidates who do not pass the examination on their first attempt may retake the exam once within 12 months at no additional cost, subject to the PECB retake policy.
Certification
After successfully passing the examination, candidates may apply for the following credential.
Designation
Exam
Professional Experience
PIMS Project Experience
Other Requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Exam
Two years (one year in privacy or information security)
300 hours of PIMS implementation activities
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer credential demonstrates your ability to successfully implement, manage, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System based on ISO/IEC 27701. It validates your expertise in applying internationally recognized privacy management practices and leading implementation projects within organizations.
General Information
Course registration includes:
Certificate and examination fees
Official PECB training materials containing more than 200 pages of reference information, practical examples, discussion topics, and implementation exercises
Practical quizzes and exam preparation materials
One complimentary exam retake within 12 months for eligible participants who complete the training through an authorized PECB partner
Certificate of Course Completion
31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits
Prerequisites
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of information privacy concepts and the principles of Privacy Information Management Systems before attending this course.
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.
