We provide course about ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer. This is a professional training course that provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, manage and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27701 standard.
Course description:
This standard extends ISO/IEC 27001 and provides best practices for managing privacy controls and compliance in modern organisations. The course focuses on understanding how to interpret and apply the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 to support privacy management and data protection objectives.
Participants learn how to define the context of a PIMS, plan its implementation, integrate privacy controls with existing systems such as ISO/IEC 27001, and establish practices that sustain compliance, risk management and privacy governance. Real-world examples, case discussions and hands-on scenarios are used to strengthen practical application and readiness for the certification exam.
Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the structure, principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701
• Plan, implement and maintain a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Integrate privacy controls with an existing ISMS or other management systems
• Review and apply risk assessment and treatment for privacy risks
• Prepare for and sit the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certification exam
Course outline:
Day 1: - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and Privacy Information Management:
• Participants are introduced to the purpose, scope and structure of ISO/IEC 27701, including how it extends and relates to ISO/IEC 27001. Key concepts in privacy information management and the role of PIMS in organisational governance are explained.
Day 2: - Context, Leadership and Planning:
• This part of the course focuses on understanding organisational context, defining roles and responsibilities, and planning the implementation of a PIMS. Participants learn how leadership and strategic planning support effective privacy governance.
Day 3: - PIMS Support and Operation:
• Participants explore how to implement privacy controls and integrate them with existing information security and governance systems. Topics include documentation, communication, competence, operational control and risk treatment.
Day 4: - Monitoring, Measurement and Continual Improvement:
• This section covers how to monitor privacy performance, conduct internal evaluations, manage nonconformities and support continual improvement of privacy practices. Participants examine mechanisms for measurement, review and compliance monitoring.
Day 5: - Preparation for Certification:
• The final segment facilitates preparation for the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam, including review of key areas, exam structure and success strategies.
Target audience:
This course is suitable for privacy practitioners, data protection officers (DPOs), compliance professionals, IT and security professionals, consultants and anyone involved in planning, implementing or maintaining privacy management systems.
Prerequisites:
• Participants should have a basic understanding of information security and privacy management concepts. Prior exposure to ISO/IEC 27001 either through training or experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Language:
• English course material, norwegian or english speaking instructor
Certification:
The exam is will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses