ISO 27701 Lead Auditor — Privacy Information Management System

In this accelerated 3-day ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor course, you’ll learn how to plan, lead, and conduct audits of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701:2019.

Guided by expert instructors, the course covers key auditing principles, the extension of ISO/IEC 27001 for privacy, and alignment with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. Practical exercises and real-world scenarios will prepare you to assess privacy controls and support compliance with regulations like GDPR.

Achieving the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certification validates your ability to lead privacy audits and support organizations in meeting data protection requirements.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you’ll take the ISO 27701 Lead Auditor exam, backed by our Certification Guarantee for added confidence. Additionally, upon certification, you’ll earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in Privacy Information Management (PIMS).

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (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
• Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 

• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Certification process
• Fundamental information security and privacy concepts and principles
• Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• The impacts and trends of technology in auditing
• Evidence-based auditing
• Risk-based auditing
• Initiation of the audit process
• Stage 1 audit
• Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Stage 2 audit
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans
• Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
• Audit documentation and quality review
• Closing of the audit
• Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit programme

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
• Format: Essay Type questions, Open Book
• Number of Questions: 12
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program

After passing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a designation once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential. 

It is recommended (but not essential) that delegates have a fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts