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ISO/IEC 27001PECBPersonnel certification (ISO/IEC 17024) 5 days
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
5-day PECB course (4 training days + 1 exam day) for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, personnel certification to ISO/IEC 17024 (31 CPD).
This 5-day course (4 training days + 1 exam day) equips you to audit Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and to lead audit teams, combining the audit methodology of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 with hands-on exercises, case studies and role-plays. Once you pass, you can apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential.
NIS2, supply-chain requirements and customer audits have driven demand for ISMS audits into a mature, stable market for years. With the ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification you qualify for exactly the auditor role companies look for when they need their security audits done, instead of just talking about information security. Real audit craft for a sought-after, resilient specialization: your chance to position yourself now.
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Formats & prices
eLearning
Self-paced · start anytime
€1,059.10
incl. VAT
€890 plus VAT
Self-Study
Independent · start anytime
€821.10
incl. VAT
€690 plus VAT
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Prices are shown in EUR. For businesses outside Germany the reverse-charge mechanism applies (net price, no German VAT); for EU consumers the gross price shown applies. Invoicing in USD is available on request (billed in EUR at the prevailing rate).
How enrolment works
- 01
Request your place
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- 02
Order confirmation
You receive a written order confirmation from us with all the details and the invoice.
- 03
Pay by bank transfer
Settle the invoice by transfer, exam and certification fees are already included.
- 04
Get access via PECB
We enrol you with PECB; you receive your course access and exam through the official PECB platform.
Why this price is worth it
- A genuine personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024, issued by PECB, not a training provider's in-house certificate.
- Exam and certification fees are included, plus one free retake, so you get two attempts.
- Your trainer is a Senior Lead Auditor with industry practice, not someone reading slides. Senior Lead Auditor is PECB's senior tier, awarded only after 1,000+ documented audit hours and at least seven years of field experience.
- Small groups and a personal enrolment with advice, instead of an anonymous checkout.
- Transparency: PECB charges an annual maintenance fee (AMF) to keep the personnel certification active, billed directly to the certificate holder. We tell you upfront, not in the fine print.
- Compare carefully: short courses with an in-house certificate are not a Lead Auditor under ISO/IEC 17024, and "free" courses often charge four-figure exam and certificate fees separately. Here, everything is included.
Your certificate
The certificate is the product. This is what you hold after passing, issued by PECB, internationally verifiable.
Certificate of Achievement
This certifies that
Your Name
has been certified as
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Cert. No. ____-____· ISO/IEC 17024· PECB
- Issued by PECB, the accredited certification body
- Personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024, internationally recognised
- Verifiable via your unique certificate number
- 31 CPD credits for your professional development
Representative preview. The official certificate design and issuance are by PECB.
Which certificate you can apply for
You sit the same exam for all of them, the credential you receive depends on your experience. You can start as Provisional Auditor right after passing and upgrade later as your experience grows.
| Credential | Professional experience | Audit experience |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Auditor | None | None |
| Auditor | 2 years (1 in information security) | 200 hours |
| Lead Auditor | 5 years (2 in information security) | 300 hours |
| Senior Lead Auditor | 10 years (7 in information security) | 1,000 hours |
Requirements per PECB certification scheme (ISO/IEC 17024), plus signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Exam and certification fees are included in the course price.
Next online-live dates
One week per month, live with the trainer via Microsoft Teams. All dates through year-end at a glance. Live days run on Central European Time (CET/CEST), convenient from the Americas to the Gulf; for far time zones, Self-Study is available anytime.
eLearning & Self-Study: start anytime. In-person / in-house: dates on request.
What you will learn
- Explain the core concepts and fundamental principles of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Interpret and apply the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an auditor's point of view
- Evaluate an ISMS's conformity using the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011
- Establish and manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
Who it is for
- Auditors looking to perform and lead ISMS audits
- Managers and consultants who want to master the ISMS audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 conformity
- Technical experts preparing to take part in an ISMS audit
- Expert advisors in information security management
Agenda
- Day 1, Introduction
- ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001, the certification process
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
- Day 2, Audit principles & preparation
- Fundamental audit concepts, evidence- and risk-based auditing
- Initiating the audit process
- Stage 1 audit
- Day 3, On-site audit
- Preparing and conducting the stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit, audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Day 4, Closing the audit
- Audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation, quality review, closing
- Auditor evaluation of action plans, internal audit program
- Day 5, Exam
- PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam
Prerequisites
Recommended: a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and a working knowledge of audit concepts. The personnel certification carries additional professional and audit experience requirements (assessed by PECB).
Exam
- Format: multiple-choice, open-book; standalone and scenario-based questions
- Duration: 3 hours
- Scope: 80 questions across 7 competency domains
- Pass mark: 70%
- Retake: one free retake within 12 months
- Meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP)
Included in the price
- Training material with over 450 pages incl. practical examples
- Examination and certification fees
- Attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits
- One free exam retake within 12 months
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor personnel certification (under ISO/IEC 17024, issued by PECB). Der KI-Auditor is an authorized PECB training partner, not a certification body.
Recognized credential
After passing, you apply for the PECB personnel certification (under ISO/IEC 17024). Der KI-Auditor is the authorized PECB training partner, the exam and certification are issued by PECB, not by us.
PECB Authorized Partner & Certified Trainer
Official PECB courses, exam and personnel certification are issued by PECB.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need prior knowledge?
- A basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and of audit concepts is recommended. The personnel certification carries additional professional and audit experience requirements assessed by PECB.
- How does the exam work?
- 5 days = 4 training days + 1 exam day. The exam has 80 multiple-choice (open-book) questions across 7 domains, lasts 3 hours, pass mark 70%. The exam fee and one free retake are included.
- Online or on site?
- Both, in-person, online-live, eLearning or self-study.
- Is this a real certification?
- Yes. After passing you apply for the PECB personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024 (31 CPD). The certification is issued by PECB; Der KI-Auditor is an authorized PECB training partner, not a certification body.
- Is the course funded? What about study leave?
- Honestly: we are not an AZAV-accredited provider, so a German employment-agency training voucher (Bildungsgutschein) is not available. However: for companies the course fees are generally tax-deductible as a business expense; in several German states the course can be recognised as statutory educational leave (Bildungsurlaub, apply in good time); and depending on the state there are continuing-education vouchers for employees. We are happy to clarify what applies in your case in a short call, no empty promises.
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Lars Zimmermann
PECB Partner & Certified Trainer · ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor & ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
You learn the standard from someone who audits to it and runs a precision-engineering company that uses AI every day. More about Lars