The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course is designed to support the development of skills needed to audit a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025 by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Why You Should Attend

During this training course, participants will learn to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17021-1, and ISO/IEC 27706. Additionally, participants will acquire knowledge on audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program. Most importantly, this training course provides guidance on auditing the clauses of ISO/IEC 27701:2025, as well as the privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors. It explains how to evaluate their implementation and effectiveness, as well as how to assess the organization’s ability to maintain, monitor, and continually improve its PIMS. After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for auditors seeking to perform and lead PIMS certification audits; managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process; individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements; technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit; and expert advisors in the protection of PII.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701; interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an auditor; evaluate the PIMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles; plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27701 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing; and manage an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program.

Educational Approach

This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits. Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions. The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam. PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles are required to attend this training course.