Information Security ISO 27001 Certification levels
We are frequently asked about the differences between various certification levels of our ISO 27001 Information Security training courses. On this page, you will find the differences in course content, delivery, examination and certification.
ISO 27001
Foundation
Included exam
1-hour ISO 27001 Foundation exam (closed book, multiple choice)
Years of work experience needed for certification
None
Information Security experience needed for certification
None
Main topics
Understand the elements and operations of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, APRA CPS 234, NIST, SOC2 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of an ISMS
Included certification
Lifetime Foundation ISO 27001 certification with the PECB.
No maintenance fees nor any renewal activity necessary.
ISO 27001
Lead Implementer
Included exam
3-hour ISO 27001 Lead Implementer exam (open book, multiple choice)
Years of work experience needed for full Lead Implementer certification
5 years, of which 2 years in Information Security*
Information Security experience needed for certification
Project activities: 300 hours in total*
Main topics
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, APRA CPS 234, NIST, SOC2 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS
Learn how to interpret the ISO 27001 requirements in the specific context of an organisation
Learn how to support an organisation to effectively plan, implement, manage and maintain an ISMS process
Acquire the expertise to advise an organisation in implementing Information Security Management best practices
Included certification
1-year Lead Implementer ISO 27001 certification with the PECB. A yearly maintenance fee (currently 100 USD) and submission of CPE points to the certification body are required.
*‘Provisional’ or ‘Implementer’ level can be chosen if you aren’t yet able to meet these requirements.
ISO 27001
Lead Auditor
Included exam
3-hour ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam (open book, multiple choice)
Years of work experience needed for full Lead Auditor certification
5 years, of which 2 years in Information Security*
Information Security experience needed for certification
Audit activities: 300 hours in total*
Main topics
Understand the operations of an Information Security Management process based on ISO 27001
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, APRA CPS 234, NIST, SOC2 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit
Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit
Included certification
1-year Lead Auditor ISO 27001 certification with the PECB. A yearly maintenance fee (currently USD) and submission of CPE points to the certification body are required.
*’Provisional’ or ‘Auditor’ level can be chosen if you aren’t yet able to meet these requirements.
ONLINE study options
ISO 27001 Foundation level
Online study program (10-15 hrs of self-study). All course content, two personalised & real time coaching calls via Zoom, online ISO certification exam and lifetime ISO 27001 Foundation level certification: $ 990
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
Online study program (20-30 hrs of self-study). All course content, three personalised & real time coaching calls via Zoom, online ISO certification exam and one-year ISO 27001 Lead level certification: $ 1,690
Classroom study options
Foundation level
2-day classroom course in a small group, including paper based ISO certification exam and lifetime ISO 27001 Foundation level certification: $ 1,995
Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
2-day classroom course in a small group, complemented by a pre-course study kit and 2 coaching sessions, including paper based ISO certification exam and one-year ISO 27001 Lead level certification: $ 2,995
Classroom Course dates Information Security
No classroom courses are scheduled for the remainder of 2021. Please send us a message using the form below if you would like to receive information about our in-house training or our online course programs.
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