Category: ISO/IEC 27701

Description Additional information Examination Certification General Information The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary skills to perform a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. Why should you attend? During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts. 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 competences to audit organizations based on best practices. Who should attend?

• 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)

Learning objectives

• 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

Education approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. Building Digital Trust through Privacy Audits The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course plays a pivotal role in building digital trust by empowering professionals to conduct thorough Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audits. By ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and implementing best practices for protecting personally identifiable information (PII), auditors help organizations strengthen their privacy frameworks. This process of maintaining high standards of data protection fosters trust in how digital data is handled, ensuring accountability, transparency, and security. 1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses? All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.a&t.com to check availability. In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by a&t, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity. All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. a&t keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch. 2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format? All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from PECB KATE app. Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution. 3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling? Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. a&t offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide. 4. What payment methods do you accept? Are Bank Transfer transactions supported? We accept payments by credit card and bank transfers in multiple currencies worldwide. To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

• Audit planning
•  Audit interview
• Managing an audit program
• Drafting audit reports
• Drafting non-conformity reports
• Drafting audit working documents
•  Documentation review
• On-site Audit
• Follow-up on non-conformities
• Leading an audit team

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• 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 of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

Quick links ISO/IEC 27001 Course Brochures Read a&t PECB FAQs for more information. The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains: 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within twelve months following the initial exam for free. *Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course. For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies. After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

• • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
  • An attestation of course completion certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary skills to perform a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. Why should you attend? During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts. 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 competences to audit organizations based on best practices. Who should attend?

• 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)

Learning objectives

• 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

Education approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. Building Digital Trust through Privacy Audits The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course plays a pivotal role in building digital trust by empowering professionals to conduct thorough Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audits. By ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and implementing best practices for protecting personally identifiable information (PII), auditors help organizations strengthen their privacy frameworks. This process of maintaining high standards of data protection fosters trust in how digital data is handled, ensuring accountability, transparency, and security. 1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses? All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.a&t.com to check availability. In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by a&t, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity. All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. a&t keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch. 2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format? All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from PECB KATE app. Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution. 3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling? Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. a&t offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide. 4. What payment methods do you accept? Are Bank Transfer transactions supported? We accept payments by credit card and bank transfers in multiple currencies worldwide. To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

• Audit planning
•  Audit interview
• Managing an audit program
• Drafting audit reports
• Drafting non-conformity reports
• Drafting audit working documents
•  Documentation review
• On-site Audit
• Follow-up on non-conformities
• Leading an audit team

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• 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 of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

Quick links ISO/IEC 27001 Course Brochures Read a&t PECB FAQs for more information. The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains: 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within twelve months following the initial exam for free. *Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course. For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies. After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Privacy Information Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

• • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
  • An attestation of course completion certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.