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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

What you'll gain from this course

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Certificate available upon completion
In this eLearning training course you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.  

You will also learn how to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and resolve any potential conflicts.  

After acquiring the necessary skills to perform ISMS audits, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor certification, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. 

 The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. 

 This is a self-paced eLearning course.  You can start, stop and pause at any time, progressing through the course at your own pace.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, learners will be able to: 
  • Understand the operations of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001 
  • Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks 
  • Understand an auditor’s role to plan, lead, and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011  
  • Learn how to lead an audit and audit team  
  • Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit 
  • Acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011 

Exam Information
The exam is administered through PECB, the third-party platform that hosts this course. The exam is included in the course fee, and all certificate and examination costs are covered. Participants receive over 450 pages of information and practical examples. You may study the course materials at your convenience and have 12 months to complete the exam, including one free retake. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the exam. 

Exam Details:
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor: 3-hour, open book, multiple choice | 80 questions 

Accreditation & CEU’s:   
PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) 

Partners:  
NSF has partnered with PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board), a global provider of training, examination, and certification for professionals on ISO management system standards. PECB credentials provide formal, independent recognition of your expertise and competence across a range of international standards. PECB - Professional Evaluation and Certification Board

Who Should Attend

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits 
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process  
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements  
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit  
  • Expert advisors in Information Security Management 

Prerequisites: 
  • A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. 

Self-paced eLearning:
NSF offers technical support for our eLearning courses. If you experience any technical issues while taking the course, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Computer & Internet Connection:
Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers:
The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox.

Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact our training team at [email protected].

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