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Course Overview

Master the auditing and assessment of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organizations are increasingly responsible for managing and protecting personal data across complex environments and regulatory frameworks. With growing expectations for privacy, transparency, and accountability, effective auditing has become essential to ensure compliance and build trust.

This environment requires structured, risk-based approaches to evaluating how personal data is governed, processed, and protected. Organizations must adopt internationally recognized standards to assess privacy controls, identify gaps, and demonstrate compliance with evolving data protection requirements. At the same time, eLearning provides a flexible and accessible way for professionals to develop critical auditing and assurance capabilities.

The ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, conduct, and manage audits of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701, as an extension to ISO/IEC 27001.

This course enables organizations and professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of a PIMS, ensure alignment with global privacy regulations such as GDPR and PIPEDA, and support continual improvement. By applying a risk-based audit approach, you will be able to assess the confidentiality, integrity, and lawful processing of personal data, while strengthening accountability and trust with stakeholders and regulators.

Why Should You Attend ISO 27701 Lead Auditor training?

During this training course, participants will learn to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17021-1, and ISO/IEC 27706. Additionally, participants will acquire knowledge on audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program.

Most importantly, this training course provides guidance on auditing the clauses of ISO/IEC 27701:2025, as well as the privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors. It explains how to evaluate their implementation and effectiveness, as well as how to assess the organization’s ability to maintain, monitor, and continually improve its PIMS.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Can Attend ISO 27701 Lead Auditor training?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead 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 PII

Learning Objectives of ISO 27701 Lead Auditor Training

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

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
2. Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an auditor
3. Evaluate the PIMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
4. Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27701 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
5. Manage an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program

What is included in PECB ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Course Material?

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

• 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.

PECB ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor Exam Format

Exam Type: Multiple Choice & Open Book

Number of Exam Questions: 80

Exam Duration in Hours: 3

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the PIMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27701.

Download ISO-IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Candidate Handbook

Course Agenda

• Introduction to the privacy information management system (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701
• Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
• On-site audit activities
• Closing the audit
• Certification exam

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants will receive more than 400 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the course completion date, because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply

Important: All PECB certification activities must be completed within 12 months of enrollment through QuantumGovern Inc. This includes taking the first exam attempt, any retake (2nd attempt, if needed), applying for certification, and receiving your PECB certificate.

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27701 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Auditor certifications are as follows:

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