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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 want to reassure our clients that all training courses will go ahead as scheduled during the current COVID-19 situation. 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 the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course 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%
agree that 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
“Max was a professional trainer with superb knowledge of the course material, whilst also being extremely helpful and kind to the trainees providing excellent support when required. He also had the ability to communicate and explain situations on all levels so that every trainee was able to understand the content. I would 100% recommend Max as a trainer to anyone in future and he has now helped me develop my career further with the training provided!”
- Anonymous
“Ian Shorten is a fantastic trainer, he made the subject very easy to understand. He also has wealth of knowledge and I believe he is true asset for your organisation. Thank you! IT Governance way of delivery of the subject along with experienced and qualified trainer makes the difference to other training providers. Excellent training delivery and great content. Trust me the trainer makes a massive difference! Well done to IT Governance for hiring excellent trainers.”
- Anonymous
“I am very pleased with the way the trainer approached the course, because he made it easy to assimilate the contents and provided really valuable tips based on his personal experience as an auditor. ”
- Anonymous
This ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification 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, reading or attending 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), and 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.
IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) is a personnel certification body that certifies individuals in the field of IT governance.
IBITGQ is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard (Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons) by IAS (International Accreditation Service). ISO 17024 is a global, industry-recognised benchmark, and qualifications accredited to this standard are recognised and highly valued by employers throughout the world.
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 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 awarded the ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA) qualification after 1st February 2021 will be required to recertify after three years.
Candidates can undertake a recertification exam any one month before or two months after the expiry date (Month 35-38) of their certificate. After this period, candidates can take the standard ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA) exam at any convenient time. Please see IBITGQ Exams for further details.
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.