ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer – Self-Study
Course Overview
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer is designed for professionals who need to translate ISO/IEC 27001 requirements into a practical information security management system.
The course develops implementation capability across ISMS planning, governance, documented information, risk treatment, operational controls, monitoring, continual improvement and preparation for third-party certification.
It is suited to professionals leading or supporting ISMS implementation programs, including security, risk, governance, compliance and consulting roles.
Who Should Attend
Managers and consultants involved in ISMS implementation
Project managers and advisers responsible for ISO/IEC 27001 implementation activities
Information-security, governance, risk and compliance professionals
Members of an ISMS implementation or management team
Professionals preparing organisations for ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Prerequisites
A general knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and information security management concepts is recommended. Practical experience in information security, risk, governance or management systems will help participants apply the course material.
Learning Objectives
Explain the core concepts and principles of an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS
Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an implementer perspective
Plan and initiate an ISMS implementation
Support implementation, operation, monitoring and continual improvement of the ISMS
Prepare an organisation for a third-party certification audit
Course Outline
ISMS foundations and implementation initiation
ISO/IEC 27001 concepts, principles and requirements
Organisational context, governance and implementation planning
Planning the ISMS
Implementation roadmap, roles and resources
Risk assessment, treatment and documented information
Implementing and operating the ISMS
Operational processes and controls
Communication, competence and evidence management
Monitoring and improvement
Performance evaluation, internal audit and management review
Corrective action, continual improvement and certification readiness
Exam & Certification
The course leads to the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer examination.
After passing the exam, candidates may apply for the appropriate PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer credential. Depending on PECB's minimum professional and project-experience criteria, this may include Provisional Implementer, Implementer, Lead Implementer or Senior Lead Implementer levels.
For eligible partner-delivered self-study or e-learning enrolments, the training fee includes the first exam attempt, one free retake, the certification application fee and the first year of the annual maintenance fee within the applicable PECB 12-month cycle.
This Self-Study option is designed for learners who prefer to work independently using the learning materials provided through the applicable PECB enrolment.
After purchase, CyberCognize will process your enrolment with PECB. Your course access, learning materials, and applicable PECB instructions will be provided separately once your enrolment has been completed.
Your purchase also includes the CyberCognize PECB Enrolment & Next Steps Guide, which explains what happens after checkout and how your access will be issued.

