ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (PECB eLearning)

Information security threats continue to increase in complexity, frequency, and impact. Organizations across all industries rely on effective Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) to protect sensitive data, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain customer trust.

The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to prepare you to audit an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. You will develop the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and the ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification audit process.

This training emphasizes practical application through exercises, quizzes, and case studies—helping you master audit techniques, manage audit programs and audit teams, communicate effectively with audit clients, and handle common audit challenges including conflict resolution.

After gaining the necessary expertise, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. Holding this certificate demonstrates your competence to audit organizations based on internationally recognized best practices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001

• Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor

• Evaluate ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements using fundamental audit concepts and principles

• Plan, conduct, and close ISO/IEC 27001 audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other auditing best practices

• Draft audit findings and nonconformity reports, and develop audit documentation aligned with professional expectations

• Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program, including follow-up and continual improvement activities

• On-demand eLearning access via the MyPECB platform

• Official PECB training materials (450+ pages of information and practical examples)

• Interactive quizzes, practical exercises, and case-study activities

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification exam (online)

• One free exam retake within 12 months (if needed)

• Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits

• Certification and examination fees included in the course price

This course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits

• Managers or consultants seeking to master the ISMS audit process

• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with ISMS requirements in an organization

• Technical experts preparing for information security management system audits

• Expert advisors in information security management

Course duration: 5 days (self-paced eLearning equivalent)

Exam duration: 3 hours

Exam format: Open-book, multiple-choice (standalone and scenario-based questions)

Passing score: 70%

After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential, subject to experience requirements. PECB credentials are internationally recognized and demonstrate your competence to audit an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001 best practices.