ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (Privacy Information Management System) - Self-Paced Learning
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (Privacy Information Management System) - Self-Paced Learning
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Course Type
E-Learning
Cost
USD750
Contact
(+65) 6920 5462
courses@straitsinteractive.com
Ideal For
- Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Privacy Information Management System within organisations
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy requirements
- PIMS project implementation team members
This course is a Self-Paced Learning Programme with 5 days’ worth of content and is brought to you by Straits Interactive on behalf of PECB. To know more about this programme, please click here to download the brochure.
This programme is designed to prepare participants to establish and maintain a PIMS in alignment with the requirements and guidance of ISO/IEC 27701. It covers key topics such as understanding the organizational context, ensuring leadership and commitment, conducting privacy risk assessment and treatment, managing communication and awareness, and maintaining documented information. The course also explains how to monitor, measure, and continually improve the PIMS. Most importantly, it provides practical guidance on implementing privacy objectives and controls specific to PII processors and PII controllers.
Upon completion of the programme, participants can choose to apply and take an exam for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Implementer certificate demonstrates the practical knowledge and professional capabilities required to implement the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in an organisation
To get a better overview of the ISO certification courses available, you can find our roadmap here.
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*PECB is an accredited Personnel Certification Body by The International Accreditation Service (IAS) under ISO/IEC 17024. PECB (legal name “PECB Group Inc.”) is a certification body which provides education¹ and certification under ISO/IEC 17024 for individuals on a wide range of disciplines. Click here for more on PECB.
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REQUIREMENTS
- Requirements to take course - A fundamental understanding of information privacy is required to attend this training course..
- Requirements for credential certification, please refer to the table under "Certification".
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- 1. Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
- 2. Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an implementer
- 3. Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- 4. Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- 5. Interpret the requirements for an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit
This is a Self-Paced Learning Programme. Here is a guided schedule that you may use as a reference. You will be required to book your online exam. (Email instructions will be provided)
GUIDED SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS implementation
- Training programme objective and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
- Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
- Initiation of the PIMS implementation
- Understanding the organisation and its context
- PIMS scope
Day 2 - Implementation plan of a PIMS
- Leadership and commitment
- Organisational structure
- Gap analysis
- Privacy policy
- Privacy risk assessment and treatment process
- Statement of applicability
- Privacy objectives
Day 3 - Implementation of a PIMS
- Competence and awareness
- Communication
- Management of documented information
- Selection and design of controls
- Implementation of controls
Day 4 - PIMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparing for the certification audit
- Closing of the training programme
Day 5 - Certification exam (self booking of online exam)
DELIVERY FORMAT
This is a self-paced learning programme. There are no trainers.
DURATION
Self-Paced
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 Implementer” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
- Domain 2 Initiation of the PIMS implementation
- Domain 3 Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Domain 4 Implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IC 27701
- Domain 5 Monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Domain 6 Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Domain 7 Preparing for a PIMS certification audit
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
CERTIFICATION
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials 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.

The implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- 1. Drafting a PIMS plan
- 2. Initiating a PIMS implementation
- 3. Implementing a PIMS
- 4. Monitoring and managing a PIMS implementation
- 5. Performing continual improvement measures
CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE POLICY
Overview
PECB certified professionals who follow this policy and successfully comply with its requirements will be able to continually demonstrate competence, broaden knowledge, and consequently renew their certification(s).
The CPD requirements are set and overseen by the PECB Scheme Committee
To know more, please click here.
- Exam fee
- Certification fees
- More than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- Participant will receive an attestation of programme completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
- 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$750 (Excludes Goods & Services Tax if applicable).
As the programme is self-paced learning, it is non-refundable.
NOTE: There is no government funding for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents for this course.
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.
REGISTRATION
The course fee is USD$750 (Excludes Goods & Services Tax 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
- 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.
- All queries in relation to PECB Self-Paced Learning Pogramme are to be channelled to PECB directly at [https://pecb.com/en/contact-us].
- The PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme is 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.
- Straits recommends you to complete the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme and the exam within 12 months from the date of purchase.
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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 an email on how to view the course material and the exam in MYPECB Dashboard.
CANCELLATION
As this is a self-paced learning programme, there will be no refund for any cancellation or withdrawal.
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