ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor (Privacy Information Management System) - 5 days (Self-Paced Learning)

REQUIREMENTS

• Requirements to take course - A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
• Requirements for credential certification, please refer to table under "Certification".

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competencies of the auditor's role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011  
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

COURSE MODULE

(Course modules need not be taken on consecutive days as this is a self-paced learning programme and self-booking of exam)

Day 1 - Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701

• Course objective and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Certification process  
• Fundamental information security and privacy concepts and principles
• Privacy information management system (PIMS)

Day 2 - Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Evidence-based auditing
• Risk-based auditing
• Initiation of the audit process
• Stage 1 audit

Day 3 - On-site audit activities

• Preparations for stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
• Stage 2 audit
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans

Day 4 - Closing the audit

• Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Audit documentation and quality review
• Closing of the audit
• Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit program
• Closing of the programme

Day 5 - Certification exam

DELIVERY FORMAT

This is a self-paced learning programme. There are no trainers.

DURATION

5 days (inclusive of exam)

EXAMINATION

The examination duration is 3 hours by *online proctoring. Exam format will be essay questions.

*Online proctoring: candidates are free to select to do it at their convenient location, date, and time using their laptop. Candidates are remotely invigilated by PECB authorized invigilators via webcam.

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). 
• Domain 2 Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements 
• Domain 3 Fundamental audit concepts and principles 
• Domain 4 Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 5 Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 
• Domain 6 Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit 
• Domain 7 Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program 

For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/examination-rules-and-policies)

CERTIFICATION

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. Certification fees are included in the exam price.

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/certification-rules-and-policies)

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.

For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

• Exam fee
• Certification fees
• Training material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises
• In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam for a second time at no additional fees within a time frame of 12 months following the initial exam date

COURSE FEE

The course fee is USD$600  (Excludes GST if applicable).

As the programme is self-paced learning, it is non-refundable.

Payment can be made by the following means below. Cheque payments will not be accepted. 

1. Bank transfer in US dollars. (Details for transfer will be provided in the invoice)

2. Credit card

3. Credit card promotion: 

a. Singapore OCBC card holders: 12-month interest-free instalment payment. Instalment payment will be in Singapore dollars based on the prevailing currency exchange rate. 

All queries to be directed to courses@straitsinteractive.com.

Funding is not applicable.

REGISTRATION

The course fee is USD$600 (Excludes GST if applicable). 

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment via bank transfer or credit card. Note that course materials will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment.

For more information about the ISO courses, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. As Straits is only a Singapore-based reseller of selected PECB courses, Straits will not be able to offer any learning support in relation to the materials nor address any concerns or issues in relation to the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme.
2. All queries in relation to the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme are to be channelled to PECB directly at [https://pecb.com/en/contact-us]. 
3. The PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme provided to you "as is" directly from PECB. As such, Straits has no control over the quality or merchantability of its contents, as such we disclaim any liabilities or implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability over the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme/content.
4. Straits recommends you to complete the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme and the exam within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Feel free to share with us your good news of passing the exam or if you are interested in furthering your competency by writing in to us at courses@straitsinteractive.com.

CONFIRMATION & RESERVATION

Participants will receive an email acknowledgement for the self-paced learning programme followed by an invoice shortly. Full payment must be made before course material will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment. PECB will send 2 emails containing instructions on how to view the course material and the exam coupon code with instructions on how to schedule the online exam.

CANCELLATION

As this is a self-paced learning programme, there will be no refund for any cancellation or withdrawal.