ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system (ISMS): the policies, risk assessment and controls an organization uses to protect its information. This Foundation course is the starting point. In two days it explains how the standard is structured, the main ISMS terms and what each clause asks for, without going into how to run an implementation project or an audit.
Choose it if you are new to ISO/IEC 27001, work alongside an ISMS team, or want a recognised first credential before moving on to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation training provides participants with a solid understanding of the core concepts, requirements, and best practices of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. This course introduces the key elements of an ISMS, including information security policies, documented procedures, risk management, performance evaluation, leadership and management commitment, internal auditing, management reviews, and continual improvement processes. Participants will gain the foundational knowledge needed to support the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of an effective ISMS within their organization.
Upon completion, participants are eligible to take the examination for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation” credential. Earning this Foundation Certificate demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the standard’s core methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach.
Hybrid coaching for this course is given by Islam Elzayat, a PECB Certified Trainer with more than 17 years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity GRC, IT audit and IT service management, including more than 500 third-party audit days. Full profile and verified badges.
The course covers two days of content, and carries 14 CPD credits. In the e-learning format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.
No prerequisites are listed for this course. It is designed for people who are new to ISO/IEC 27001.
It is available as e-learning (English, French) and hybrid learning (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. The hybrid option adds one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you receive the PECB certificate for this course. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
To earn the credential, a candidate must first complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation training course. Following the training, the candidate must take and successfully pass the corresponding examination. Upon passing, the candidate becomes eligible to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation” certificate, which is an entry-level certification.
This certificate program has no prerequisites regarding prior professional experience or involvement in management system projects. Therefore, the sole requirements for certification are completing the designated training course and passing the examination.
The certificate requirements for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation are:
| Designation | Training Course | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | ISMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation | Complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation Training Course | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Day 2: Information Security Management System requirements and Certificate Exam
