ISO 27701 Foundation — Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

On this accelerated 1-day ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation course, you’ll learn the essential principles, concepts, and requirements of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

Guided by expert instructors, the course introduces how ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 to support global privacy and data protection obligations such as GDPR. You’ll develop a clear understanding of PIMS terminology, key roles, core privacy controls, and how organisations use the standard to strengthen their privacy management practices.

Achieving the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation certification validates your fundamental knowledge of privacy information management and provides a strong starting point for further training in privacy, security, and compliance frameworks.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a PIMS

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review method, 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 Foundation 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:

• Individuals involved in information security and privacy management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management
• Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations
• Information security team members

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
• Understanding of the organisation and its context
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operations
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement
• Privacy controls
• Exam prep

At the end of this course, you'll sit the official PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation examination, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 60 Minutes (1 hour)
• Format: Multiple-choice, closed-book
• Number of questions: 40
• Pass score:70%
• CPD points available: 14 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)

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

No prior experience is required to attend this course.

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