Introduction
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer eLearning training course is designed to help you gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. This would help organizations ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by applying a risk management process.
Audience profile
- 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
Pre-requisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the ISMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27001.
Course objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand the operation of an information security management system and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO/ IEC 27001 in the specific context of an organization
- Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an ISMS
eLearning experience
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account.
In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and correction key files will also be available).
Additionally, quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.
- Take the training course
- Access the materials on KATE
- Take the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams
The eLearning training courses are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners with different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session.
Course content
| Section 1: Training course objectives and structure |
| Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks |
| Section 3: Information Security Management System (ISMS) |
| Section 4: Fundamental information security concepts and principles |
| Section 5: Initiation of the ISMS implementation |
| Section 6: Understanding the organization and its context |
| Section 7: ISMS scope |
| Section 8: Leadership and project approval |
| Section 9: Organizational structure |
| Section 10: Analysis of the existing system |
| Section 11: Information security policy |
| Section 12: Risk management |
| Section 13: Statement of Applicability |
| Section 14: Documented information management |
| Section 15: Selection and design of controls |
| Section 16: Implementation of controls |
| Section 17: Trends and technologies |
| Section 18: Communication |
| Section 19: Competence and awareness |
| Section 20: Security operations management |
| Section 21: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation |
| Section 22: Internal audit |
| Section 23: Management review |
| Section 24: Treatment of nonconformities |
| Section 25: Continual improvement |
| Section 26: Preparing for the certification audit |
| Section 27: Closing of the training course |
Associated certifications and exam
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:
- Domain1: 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
Certificate requirements
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 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| 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 in information security management) |
200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001Lead Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent |
Five years (Two years in information security management) |
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 in information security management) |
1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
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.
General information:
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
- An attendance record 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
