The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course prepares professionals to plan, conduct, manage, and follow up on Information Security Management System audits based on ISO/IEC 27001.
The course develops the knowledge and skills required to evaluate an organization’s compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, apply recognized auditing principles and techniques, manage an audit program, lead an audit team, report audit findings, and follow up on nonconformities.
This course is suitable for auditors, consultants, information security professionals, compliance managers, technical experts, and individuals responsible for conducting or supporting internal, supplier, or certification audits.
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and general knowledge of management system audit principles.
This is a fully self-paced PECB eLearning package. You can study according to your own schedule using official PECB course materials, practical exercises, quizzes, audit examples, case studies, and prerecorded training videos delivered by PECB trainers.
All learning materials and training videos are provided directly through the official myPECB platform and are not hosted on the CertiBanks website.
Important: Create Your PECB Account
Before purchasing or requesting activation, please create a free PECB Member Account through the official myPECB portal.
Your PECB account is required for course enrollment, access to study materials and videos, examination scheduling, examination results, and certification applications.
How the Process Works
- Create your PECB Member Account through the official myPECB platform.
- Purchase the package from CertiBanks.
- Provide us with your full name, PECB account email address, and preferred course language.
- CertiBanks will register you for the official PECB eLearning course.
- Once registration is completed, the course materials and training videos will become available in your myPECB dashboard.
- Study at your own pace and complete the course preparation.
- Schedule and take your online PECB examination through the PECB platform.
- After passing the examination, submit your certification application through your myPECB account.
What This Package Includes
- Official PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor eLearning enrollment
- Prerecorded training videos delivered by PECB trainers
- Official digital course materials, practical exercises, audit examples, case studies, and quizzes
- First PECB examination attempt
- One free examination retake in case of failure
- Certification application fee
- First year of the PECB Annual Maintenance Fee
- Course completion attestation with 31 CPD credits
- Eligibility to claim the applicable PECB digital badge after certification
- Registration, activation, and general guidance from the CertiBanks team
Examination and Certification Information
The package includes the first examination attempt and one free retake.
For this eLearning package, the examination cycle, including the first attempt and free retake, must be completed within 12 months of the package purchase date.
The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge across the following areas:
- Fundamental principles of an Information Security Management System
- ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Preparing and initiating an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Collecting and evaluating audit evidence
- Documenting findings and nonconformities
- Closing an audit and reporting conclusions
- Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
Passing the examination does not automatically grant the highest Lead Auditor credential.
After passing the examination, you must submit a certification application through your myPECB account. The certification level awarded by PECB will depend on your professional experience and management system audit experience.
Depending on the experience requirements you meet, you may apply for one of the following credentials:
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor
Candidates who do not yet meet the professional and audit experience requirements for the Lead Auditor credential may apply for the Provisional Auditor credential and request an upgrade after gaining the required experience.
Certification applicants must also agree to follow the PECB Code of Ethics and provide the information required to support their selected certification level.
Course Delivery Format
This package is fully self-paced and does not include scheduled live classes.
You can access the official course materials and prerecorded training videos through your myPECB account and study according to your own schedule and availability.
The five-day course agenda represents the structure and estimated content of the training. It does not require attendance on specific dates.
The course generally covers:
- Introduction to Information Security Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001
- Audit concepts, principles, standards, and guidelines
- Preparing and initiating an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Conducting audit activities and collecting audit evidence
- Documenting findings and preparing nonconformity reports
- Closing an audit and presenting audit conclusions
- Following up on corrective actions and nonconformities
- Managing an audit program and leading an audit team
- Preparation for the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination
Course and examination language availability may vary. Please confirm your preferred course language before activation. Any language change requested after enrollment will be subject to PECB approval and availability.
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CertiBanks will support you with package registration, activation, and general guidance throughout the process.
The official course materials, prerecorded videos, examination scheduling, examination results, and certification application are accessed and managed through your myPECB account.
Before Purchasing
Please create your free myPECB account before placing your order.
Your official course materials, training videos, examination services, results, and certification application will be available through your myPECB account.