The PECB ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer training course prepares you to support an organization in establishing, managing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
What is ISO/IEC 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 provides requirements for organizations seeking to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an ISMS that preserves the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by applying a risk management process.
This framework serves as a guideline towards continually reviewing the safety of your information, which will exemplify reliability and add value to the services of your organization.
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Why Should You Attend?
The frequency and sophistication of information security threats and attacks increase constantly. The best form of defense against them is the proper implementation and management of information security controls and best practices. Information security is also a key expectation and requirement of customers, legislators, and other interested parties.
This training course is designed to prepare participants in implementing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of an ISMS and a framework for its continual management and improvement.
The training course is followed by a certification exam. After successfully passing the exam, you may apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” certification which is UKAS accredited and internationally recognized. The certification validates your competence to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.
Educational approach
- This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS
- The exercises are based on a case study
- The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the ISMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27001.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) and covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an ISMS
- Domain 2: ISMS requirements
- Domain 3: Planning an ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Domain 4: Implementing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Domain 7: Preparing for an ISMS certification audit
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | ISMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential if they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.
To be considered valid implementation experience, the candidate’s activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an ISMS implementation business case
- Managing an ISMS implementation project
- Implementing an ISMS
- Managing documented information
- Implementing metrics
- Implementing corrective actions
- Performing a management review
- Managing an ISMS performance
- Managing an ISMS team
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course
- In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free
Fulfillment
Orders will be fulfilled within 24 hours assuming the student possesses a valid PECB ID number. Register a PECB account to obtain a PECB ID number.
