ISO Lead Auditor

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification Training

Audit Information Security Management Systems to ISO 27001.

This five-day Lead Auditor course prepares you to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001:2022, including the Annex A controls. Learn to evaluate risk treatment, security controls, and management commitment while leading a full ISMS audit.

5 DaysLive virtual or on-site cohortIntermediate to Advanced
$2,400per participant
5 Days
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Lead Auditor certificate of achievement upon passing the course assessment.
98% certification pass rate

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What You'll Learn

  • Interpret ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and Annex A controls
  • Evaluate information security risk assessment and treatment
  • Plan and lead ISMS audits using ISO 19011 principles
  • Assess the effectiveness of security controls with objective evidence
  • Report findings and verify security corrective actions

Who Should Attend

  • Information security and IT governance professionals
  • ISMS internal auditors and managers
  • Risk, compliance, and privacy professionals
  • Consultants supporting ISO 27001 certification

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of information security concepts and ISO 27001 is recommended.

Course Curriculum

1

ISMS & ISO 27001:2022 Fundamentals

ISMS structure, risk-based approach, and Statement of Applicability.

2

Annex A Controls

Organizational, people, physical, and technological controls.

3

Risk Assessment & Treatment

Evaluating information security risk methodology and decisions.

4

Conducting the ISMS Audit

Sampling controls, gathering evidence, and interviewing.

5

Findings, Reporting & Follow-up

Nonconformities, reporting, and verifying corrective action.

Taught by Active Industry Practitioners

Every course is delivered by working quality, compliance, and process-improvement professionals — not full-time career instructors. Your trainers audit real management systems, lead real improvement projects, and hold the same certifications they teach. That means you learn how standards actually get implemented and audited in the field, not just what the textbook says.

Led by certified, currently-practicing auditors and Master Black Belts
Real-world case studies drawn from active client engagements
Practical, exam-focused instruction with implementation context
Part of the Exceleor family of quality & compliance brands

What Past Participants Say

The Annex A control walkthroughs and audit sampling exercises translated directly to our certification audit.

Information Security Manager

SaaS / Technology

Clear, current to the 2022 revision, and taught by someone who clearly leads ISMS audits in the real world.

IT Compliance Analyst

Financial Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cover the 2022 revision?

Yes. The course is fully aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the updated Annex A control set.

Do I need a technical IT background?

A general understanding of information security helps, but the course teaches auditing skills applicable across technical and governance roles.

Is the exam included?

Yes — exam preparation and the end-of-course assessment are included.

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