Certified ISO 27701 Lead Implementer Training in United States of America

Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer is a comprehensive course designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to establish, implement, manage, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27701 standard.

The programme focuses on strengthening organizational privacy governance, protecting personally identifiable information (PII), and supporting compliance with privacy and data protection requirements. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, implementation methodologies, privacy risk management, leadership responsibilities, and continual improvement practices.

Through practical exercises, implementation workshops, and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the capability to successfully implement a Privacy Information Management System while preparing for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certification examination.

Participants are recommended to have:

• A basic understanding of privacy and personal information protection concepts.
• Familiarity with information security management principles and security controls.
• General awareness of organizational privacy and data protection requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles, structure, and requirements of a Privacy Information Management System based on ISO/IEC 27701.
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from the perspective of a Lead Implementer.
• Plan and manage a PIMS implementation using the PECB IMS2 implementation methodology.
• Perform baseline assessments to evaluate an organization's current privacy management maturity.
• Develop and implement privacy controls for both PII Controllers and PII Processors.
• Apply privacy risk assessment and risk treatment methodologies.
• Support leadership involvement, organizational awareness, communication, and documented information management throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Monitor, measure, maintain, and continually improve the effectiveness of a Privacy Information Management System.
• Prepare an organization for ISO/IEC 27701 certification audits.
• Demonstrate the practical knowledge required to successfully complete the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination.

Module 1 - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and Privacy Information Management

• Introduction to Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS)
• Purpose and benefits of ISO/IEC 27701
• Relationship between ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27001
• Privacy governance and organizational responsibilities
• Core terminology, concepts, and principles
• Understanding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and privacy obligations
• Roles of PII Controllers and PII Processors
• Regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations

Module 2 - Initiating a PIMS Implementation

• Understanding organizational context and stakeholder requirements
• Defining the scope of a Privacy Information Management System
• Establishing leadership commitment and accountability
• Developing a PIMS implementation strategy
• Conducting a baseline privacy assessment
• Performing gap analysis against ISO/IEC 27701 requirements
• Defining implementation objectives, milestones, and success criteria
• Building organizational awareness and engagement

Module 3 - Planning a PIMS Implementation

• Applying the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) methodology
• Establishing privacy objectives aligned with business goals
• Performing privacy risk assessment and risk treatment
• Identifying risks related to the processing of Personally Identifiable Information
• Selecting and implementing appropriate privacy controls
• Developing policies, procedures, and governance structures
• Managing documentation and records
• Planning communication, competence, and awareness activities

Module 4 - Implementing the Privacy Information Management System

• Deploying operational privacy controls
• Supporting PII Controller responsibilities
• Managing PII Processor obligations
• Controlling privacy-related documented information
• Integrating privacy management into business operations
• Establishing monitoring and reporting mechanisms
• Managing third-party and supplier privacy requirements
• Facilitating collaboration between security, compliance, legal, and operational teams
• Aligning privacy activities with enterprise governance and risk management

Module 5 - Monitoring, Measurement, and Continual Improvement

• Monitoring PIMS performance and effectiveness
• Conducting internal reviews and performance evaluations
• Measuring privacy objectives and implementation outcomes
• Managing nonconformities and corrective actions
• Driving continual improvement initiatives
• Preparing management reviews
• Preparing for certification audits
• Building long-term organizational privacy capability

Module 6 - Preparing for the PECB Certification Examination

• Understanding the structure of the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination
• Reviewing competency domains
• Revisiting implementation methodologies and best practices
• Practice questions and scenario-based discussions
• Guidance for certification preparation and professional development

Exams and Assessments

Knowledge checks, practical implementation exercises, workshops, and scenario-based discussions are conducted throughout the course to reinforce learning and prepare participants for certification.

The course includes the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination. Examination and certification fees are included in the course price.

In accordance with PECB policies, participants who do not pass their first examination attempt are entitled to one complimentary retake within 12 months of completing the course.