ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training

Course Overview

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course is designed to provide a robust foundation in the knowledge and skills required for conducting first-, second-, and third-party audits of information security management systems (ISMS) per ISO 27001 requirements. This course develops the competencies necessary to effectively lead an audit team and offers an in-depth understanding of ISO 27001's standards, principles, and auditing practices.

As a sister organization of IAS, Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS) offers this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course as an IRCA-certified, tutor-led online training. Blending theoretical and practical learning, the course enables participants to apply their skills directly.

Why Take the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course?

Taking the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course equips participants with vital knowledge to assess ISMS effectiveness and support compliance with ISO 27001. With ISO 27001 lead auditor credentials, participants will play a key role in organizational audits, adding a valuable certification to their qualifications.

What the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Covers

The course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 with the auditing discipline of ISO 19011, covering:

• The structure of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (the Annex SL high-level structure) and the ISMS framework.
• Context of the organization, interested parties, and defining the ISMS scope (Clause 4).
• Leadership, the information security policy, and roles and responsibilities (Clause 5).
• Planning — information security risk assessment and risk treatment, the Statement of Applicability (SoA), and information security objectives (Clause 6).
• Support — resources, competence, awareness, and documented information (Clause 7).
• Operation — operational planning and control, and carrying out risk assessment and treatment (Clause 8).
• Performance evaluation — monitoring, measurement, internal audit, and management review (Clause 9).
• Improvement — nonconformity and corrective action (Clause 10).
• The Annex A controls (2022) across the four themes — Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological — and how to audit their implementation and effectiveness.
• Audit principles and the full audit lifecycle: planning, conducting, gathering evidence, grading nonconformities, reporting, and follow-up.

Benefits of the Course

• Develops expertise in the recognized ISMS standard, ISO 27001.
• Equips you with audit leadership skills, including team coordination and audit reporting.
• Enables you to confidently discuss ISMS benefits with stakeholders.
• Enhances your career prospects by adding a valued credential.

Who Should Attend

This ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course is ideal for:

• ISMS Managers
• Security Officers and Consultants
• ISMS Internal Auditors

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge of ISO 27001 and risk management principles is advisable, along with some auditing experience — preferably with ISO 27001 Internal Auditor credentials.

Training Modes

Assessment & Certification

Continuous Assessment: candidates are evaluated throughout the course on attendance, active participation, completion of individual and group exercises, and professional engagement during class discussions.

IRCA Examination: at the end of the course — whether delivered in a classroom, virtual, or in-house setting — participants complete the IRCA examination, conducted online. The examination specifications are as follows:

Candidates taking the exam in languages other than English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, or Traditional Mandarin will complete a paper-based version.

Certification: participants achieving 70% or higher in continuous assessment, plus 50% or above in the final examination, will receive a CQI/IRCA-accredited certificate of successful course completion, recognized globally. Candidates who do not meet this threshold will be issued a certificate of attendance.

Enrolment Process

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