Training Course Overview

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer training course enables participants to acquire the knowledge necessary to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an information security management system (ISMS).

Why Should You Take This Course?

Information security threats and attacks increase and improve 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 information security management system (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.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.

Who Can Take This Course?

Project managers and consultants involved in and concerned with the implementation of an ISMS 

Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an ISMS

Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to information security requirements within an organization

Members of an ISMS implementation team

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants 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 implementer

Initiate and plan the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices

Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Educational Approach

This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS.

The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises. 

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.

Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and initiation of an ISMS 

Day 2: Planning the implementation of an ISMS 

Day 3: Implementation of an ISMS

Day 4: ISMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

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

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system (ISMS)

Domain 2: Information security management system (ISMS)

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 passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.  

The ISMS project experience should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:

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

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. 

In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.