We provide virtual course about ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor. ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor is a professional training course designed to give participants the skills and knowledge required to audit a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27701 standard.
Course description:
The course focuses on audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up, and prepares participants to conduct effective internal and external audits of privacy management systems. This course blends auditing theory with practical application tailored to privacy governance and compliance.
Participants learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, conduct audits, gather evidence and report findings in a structured and professional manner. Using real-world examples and audit simulations, delegates gain confidence in applying audit techniques aligned with privacy management objectives and certification requirements.
Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles, processes and methods of auditing against ISO/IEC 27701
• Plan and prepare privacy management system audits in accordance with international standards
• Conduct on-site audit activities including evidence collection and evaluation
• Report audit findings clearly and effectively
• Manage audit teams and support continual improvement of privacy governance systems
• Prepare for the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor certification exam
Course outline:
Day 1 - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and audit fundamentals:
• Participants begin with a review of the ISO/IEC 27701 standard and audit fundamentals. The session explains how privacy management systems are audited, the purpose of audits, and how audit principles support organisational compliance.
Day 2 - Audit planning and preparation:
• This section focuses on audit planning and preparation, including defining scope and criteria, selecting audit techniques and creating audit plans that reflect organisational needs and compliance goals.
Day 3 - On-site audit activities:
• Participants are guided through practical audit execution, including gathering and analysing evidence, conducting interviews and observations, evaluating conformity and applying professional audit techniques.
Day 4 - Closing the audit:
• This part of the course emphasises how to communicate audit results to stakeholders, draft clear and structured audit reports, and handle nonconformities. Participants also learn how to support corrective action and continual improvement. Through case studies and audit simulations, participants practise applying their audit skills in scenario-based exercises that mirror real audit situations, enhancing confidence and readiness.
Day 5 - Preparation for certification:
• The final segment facilitates preparation for the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam, including review of key areas, exam structure and success strategies.
Target audience:
This course is suitable for internal and external auditors, compliance officers, privacy practitioners, consultants, governance and risk specialists, and others responsible for auditing or evaluating privacy information management systems.
Prerequisites:
• Participants should have a solid understanding of ISO/IEC 27701 and experience with privacy management systems. Prior completion of ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or equivalent knowledge is recommended.
Language:
• English course material, norwegian or english speaking instructor
Certification:
For virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera. More information about the exam rules will be send from PECB.