The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor e-learning course takes an average of 40 hours and is fully available online via MyPECB.
💻 100% online via MyPECB
⏱️ Duration: 40 hours (self-study, at your own pace)
📅 Start date: anytime
🗣️ Languages: English, French, or Spanish
🎓 Certificate: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
About this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor e-learning course
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor e-learning course helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform and lead audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
You will learn how to plan, conduct and follow up on audits based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 — entirely online via MyPECB, supported by interactive lessons and practical exercises. If you prefer to build your knowledge gradually, you may also be interested in the
ISO 27001 Foundation e-learning or the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer e-learning.
👉 Start learning today at your own pace.
Why choose this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training?
Information security threats are continuously evolving. Effective audits are essential for managing risks and maintaining trust. This training prepares you to plan, conduct and manage ISMS audits based on ISO/IEC 27001, using internationally recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.
What you will learn
- Understand how an ISMS operates according to ISO/IEC 27001
- Plan and lead audit programs
- Report and follow up on audit findings
- Manage audit teams and client communication
- Prepare for the official PECB Lead Auditor exam
Who should attend?
- Auditors who want to perform or lead ISMS certification audits
- Consultants and managers who need to master ISO 27001 audit principles
- Professionals responsible for maintaining ISMS conformity
- Technical experts preparing for an audit
- Information security advisors seeking to deepen their knowledge
Learning Experience
This is a fully online training delivered through the PECB e-learning platform. You will gain access to video lessons, animations, case studies, quizzes and downloadable learning materials. The structure of the course makes studying clear and manageable — and you determine your own pace.
Benefits of this e-learning:
- 24/7 access — learn anytime, anywhere
- Flexible self-paced study
- Practical exercises and module-based quizzes
- A complete digital learning package with examples, case studies and practical tools
- Full preparation for the exam
💡 You receive 12 months of unlimited access to all training materials after registration.
Program & Certification
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and audit principles
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process and audit methodology
- Risk-based auditing
- Preparing for the audit (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
- Communication, audit findings and reporting
- Follow-up, corrective actions and closing the audit
📘 Upon registration, you will receive all course materials digitally, including case studies, templates and correction keys.
Exam and Certification
After completing the training, you may take the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam (online via PECB Exams). With a successful result, you can apply for an internationally recognized certification.
Exam domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental ISMS principles
- Domain 2: ISMS requirements
- Domain 3: Audit principles and techniques
- Domain 4: Preparing an audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an audit
- Domain 6: Closing an audit
- Domain 7: Managing audit programs
Practical Information
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor e-learning course takes an average of 40 hours and is fully available online via MyPECB.
- Duration: Self-study, approx. 40 hours
- Format: 100% online via MyPECB
- Languages: English, French or Spanish
- CPD credits: 31
- Exam: Online, at a time of your choice
- Retake: Free within 12 months
If you wish to strengthen both implementation and auditing skills, consider the
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer e-learning.