The PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competencies to perform security management system (SeMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course integrates the ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, the ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing, in order to equip you with the necessary competencies for planning, conducting, and closing ISO 28000 conformity assessment audits successfully.
Besides the theoretical basis, the training course also provides a hands-on approach by providing examples, exercises, and quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the key aspects of ISO 28000 conformity assessment audits, including the interpretation of ISO 28000 requirements in the context of an audit, the principles of auditing, the application of audit methods and approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, preparing the audit report, and following up on nonconformities.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit an SeMS based on ISO 28000.
The ISO 28000 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
This training course is participant centered and it:
In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a basic understanding of ISO 28000 and audit principles.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day, and carries 31 CPD credits. In the self-study 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.
It is available as self-study (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
The “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a security management system
Domain 2: 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
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate as soon as you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The table below presents the requirements for PECB ISO 28000 Auditor certifications:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 28000 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 28000 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Supply Chain Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Supply Chain Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 28000 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Supply Chain Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the security management system (SeMS) and ISO 28000
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of the audit
Day 5: Certification exam
