Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training in New Zealand

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct, manage, and report Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits in accordance with internationally recognized standards.

Updated for 2022, this course helps you master the audit process by aligning with ISO 19011 (Auditing Guidelines) and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Certification Process Requirements).

Through a combination of theory, case studies, and practical exercises, you will gain the ability to lead audit teams, manage communication, handle conflicts, and deliver effective audit outcomes.

Upon successful completion, participants can take the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam — a globally recognized credential for information security audit professionals.

Key Benefits

Participants should have:

• A basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 principles.

• Foundational knowledge of auditing concepts and management system standards.

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the operations and framework of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Recognize the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on audits in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements in the context of an ISMS audit.
• Manage audit programs, lead audit teams, and communicate effectively.
• Draft audit reports, identify nonconformities, and evaluate corrective actions.

Day 1 – Introduction to ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001

• Course objectives and structure

• Standards and regulatory frameworks

• Certification process overview

• Fundamental principles of information security and ISMS

Day 2 – Audit Preparation and Planning

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles

• Evidence-based audit approach

• Initiating an audit and planning audit stages

• Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation (Part 1)

Day 3 – On-Site Audit Activities

• Conducting Stage 2 audits (Part 2)

• Communication during the audit

• Developing audit test plans

• Drafting findings and nonconformity reports

Day 4 – Audit Closure and Program Management

• Audit documentation and quality review

• Closing the audit and follow-up actions

• Managing internal audit programs

• Evaluating auditor competence

• Certification preparation and exam guidance

Exam Details

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam is a 3-hour remote proctored assessment meeting PECB’s Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.

Exam Domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of an ISMS
• ISMS requirements
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Managing an ISMS audit program

Participants who pass the exam will earn the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential.