ISO 27701 Lead Implementer

This training course is designed to prepare its participants implement a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in compliance with the requirements and guidance of the ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of privacy information management and learn how to manage and process data while complying with various data privacy regimes.

After mastering the implementation and management of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Implementer Certificate proves that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in an organization.

• Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Privacy Information Management System
• Individuals responsible and accountable for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within organizations
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy regimes requirements
• PIMS team members

• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a PIMS.
• Learn about the correlation between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Understand the operation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 and its principal processes.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the specific context of an organization.
• Develop the expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a PIMS.

• This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of PIMS.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies.
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions.
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS

Day 2: Planning the implementation of a PIMS

Day 3: Implementing a PIMS

Day 4: PIMS monitoring, continual improvement and preparation for the certification audit

Day 5: Certification exam

A fundamental understanding of information security and comprehensive knowledge of the ISMS implementation principles

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System controls and best practices

Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 4: Implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 6: Continuous improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the Examination Rules and Policies.

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

For more information about ISO/IEC 27701 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

These are the requirements for the PECB Certification:

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow the best implementation practices and include activities such as:

1. Drafting a PIMS plan
2. Initiating a PIMS implementation
3. Implementing a PIMS
4. Monitoring and managing a PIMS implementation
5. Performing continual improvement measures

• Certification fees are included on the exam price.
• Training materials and practical examples will be distributed.
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.