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Brought to you by the team that led the world’s first ISO 27001 implementation projects, this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training course will teach you:
We would like to reassure our clients that all training courses will go ahead as scheduled during the current COVID-19 situation. As a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow you to learn from anywhere. Our Classroom / Live Online delivery option enables you to attend either in person or online. Please also refer to our COVID-19 policy.
Aligned with the best-practice ISO 19011:2011 (Guidelines for auditing management systems) audit methodology.
An experienced ISO 27001 auditor and practitioner will explain how to lead an audit from start to finish.
Choose whether you attend Live Online or in person at one of our training venues throughout the UK.
You receive market-leading training at a highly competitive price.
Designed by IT Governance Director Steve Watkins, a contracted technical assessor for UKAS, where he helps with the assessment of certification bodies.
Gain experience of the practical application of the audit process to ISO management systems through discussion and role-play.
World-class training
99%
of delegates passed the first time.
92%
were happy with the pace of the course.
96%
agreed the course content was relevant.
“I found Max a really good trainer and his insights into past audit experiences really helped give the course context. I thought I'd struggle to stay focused given it was all online but Max did a good job at breaking the content up with breaks and exercises.”
- Chelsea Jarvie, Director
“Great course Max, delivered in a knowledgeable and effective manner and gave me knowledge that i can immediately put to good use. Max came across really well and answered all the groups questions including my own which were quite a few! Max really helped me consolidate my knowledge and hopefully use that in future. Credit to Max for guiding us through a great course”
- Daniel Berry, Compliance Manager
“Extremely engaging course which was very well delivered by Arnie! I was really impressed with not only his extensive knowledge of the ISO 27001 Standard, but his breadth of real world experiences to provide clear interpretations of each particular aspect of audit. Would 100% recommend if you're in an audit role!”
- Joe Edwards, Operational Audit Officer
“I can recommend this course to anyone who needs an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor qualification. The trainer, exam and lessons are amazing. As a trainer myself, I have to say this is one of the best courses I have ever attended.”
- Michael Wilson, IAL Consultants
This course is aimed at individuals who want a globally-recognised ISO 27001 lead auditor qualification to further their careers. It’s also designed for managers responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS, such as:
Find out how the Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Lead Auditor Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.
This course is an essential component of the following learning paths:
You will need a laptop for the duration of your course and exam. Full details on how to access the exam will be provided by email 1–2 days before sitting the exam.
Day 1: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Day 2: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Day 3: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Day 4: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Day 5: 9:15am – 1:30pm
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, delegates should have a good knowledge of ISO 27001. This could be obtained through practical experience, through reading or attendance at such courses as the Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Foundation training course or the Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Lead Implementer course.
Attendees will need to have their own copies of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 27002:2013 standards for use during the course.
We strongly recommend you purchase and read the standards before attending the course:
We also recommend that you purchase and read the following textbooks:
Attendees take the ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA) exam set by IBITGQ
(International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). There is no extra charge for this exam.
This course is equivalent to:
35
CPD points
ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA).
This course is accredited by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ), as well as CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security). It satisfies the CIISec requirements at Level 1: A1, A3, A7, C1, C2, D2, E3, F2, H1 and H2; and at Level 1+: A2, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, D1, E1, E2, F1 and G1.
You can demonstrate your professional and practical knowledge and expertise by registering your qualification on the IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register.
The PCI SSC has indicated that it accepts GASQ certifications in relation to the IBITGQ accredited courses as meeting the requirements of an individual applying to become a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
Delegates must bring a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator my request to check it before the exam.
If you are unsuccessful on the first attempt, you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.
To support your continued professional development, it is essential that you maintain an adequate level of current knowledge associated with an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. To demonstrate this competency to employers and other key stakeholders, you are required to recertificate your IBITGQ qualification at regular intervals.
Individuals who are awarded the ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA) qualification after 1st February 2021 will be required to recertificate after three years.
Candidates can undertake a recertification exam any time from one month before or two months after the expiry date (Month 35-38) of their certificate. Please see IBITGQ Exams for further details. After this period, candidates can take the standard ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA) exam at any convenient time.
Wherever you are in the world, you can now attend an IT Governance online course and get the full benefit of a classroom session.
To make your life as easy as possible, we offer three ways to attend an instructor-led course:
Our instructor-led courses are hosted at professional training centres located in major cities across the UK.
Our instructor-led Live Online courses are hosted and delivered live by one of our expert trainers.
Our instructor-led Classroom / Live Online courses give you the flexibility of attending a classroom course, either in person or by joining the classroom course online.
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“Sharon was a delight, very clear instruction, good pace and the slides were well structured. Kept the training interesting with relevant examples and considering it was virtual found it very enjoyable! ”
- Nicky Keeley, Head of Cyber Security Oversight, Civil Aviation Authority
"Thank you Preston! I really enjoyed the class. Having been a trainer for almost 20 years, I think you are at your best when you are sharing your experiences with Auditing. I appreciated the other participants, and the WebEx format.”
- Mark Stallling, Justice Trax
“Max was an excellent trainer, always professional, but also approachable. Connecting with attendees remotely is always more difficult than in a classroom environment, but again Max was excellent in all respects. I will definitely complete more courses with ITG and promote it to my peers.”
- Richard Jones, Programme and Security Consultant, Corporate Growth Solutions