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

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.

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.