PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Information Security Management Systems

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Planned Sessions

16 – 20 Juin 2025

29 Sept – 3 Octobre 2025

Why should you attend?

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor 

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

Why should you attend?

During this 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.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

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

Additional Information

Who should attend?

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master the information security management system audit process
  • Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements in an organization
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for the information security management system audit
  • Expert advisors in information security management

Learning Objectives

Educational Approach

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

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
  • Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
  • Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

This training course is participant centered and contains:

  • This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Course Agenda
  • Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
  • Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
  • Day 3: On-site audit activities
  • Day 4: Closing the audit
  • Day 5: Certification Exam 
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Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

  • Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
  • Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
  • Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
  • Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Additional information
  • Certification fees are included in the exam price.
  • PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

Your Instructor

Mr. Mohamed Ramy

With over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about security, business continuity, and project management, applying this expertise to help organizations enhance their efficiency and competitiveness in challenging environments.

In 2012, I founded ISQuality, my first consulting, audit, and training company specializing in cybersecurity and business continuity. Currently, I serve as the CEO of RISKILIENCE, a company focusing on risk management, resilience, and information security.

As the chair of the North West Africa branch of the Business Continuity Institute, I have managed more than 20 information security and business continuity projects, led over 100 training courses, and completed around 40 audits.

My specialties include ISO 27001, ISO 22301, cybersecurity, risk management, GDPR, project management, change management, consulting, and audit.

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