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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Course & Certification (Online, PECB)

Authorised PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor eLearning for auditors and consultants who need to plan, conduct, and report ISMS audits with confidence, self-paced with two exam attempts included.

Includes 23 focused sections, 450+ pages of course material, and 31 CPD hours.

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A$699 + GST (A$768.90 inc. GST) for PECB eLearning: recorded video lessons by PECB Certified Trainers, quizzes and the official course materials on myPECB, 31 CPD credits on completion. PECB Self-Study is the official course materials without the recorded lessons, which PECB describes as suitable for people with considerable knowledge of the subject who do not require assisted lecturing, and earns 16 CPD credits. Includes the PECB exam voucher, two exam attempts, the certification fee, the first year of PECB certification maintenance and 12 months of access. Self-paced A$699 + GST · Remote-proctored exam · 31 CPD hours

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Learner feedback

“Being able to pause and replay the audit modules helped me prep for client engagements between site visits. The exam felt like an extension of the practice quizzes.”

Jordan Patel, Lead Auditor (Consulting)

Credential

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Format

PECB eLearning on myPECB: pre-recorded video lessons by PECB Certified Trainers, animations and quizzes

Typical effort

~30 to 40 hours (equivalent to a 4 to 5 day course)

Who should attend

Is this you?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead ISMS certification audits
Managers or consultants mastering the ISMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining ISMS conformance
Technical experts preparing for ISMS audits
Advisors in information security management

Key outcomes

Understand ISO/IEC 27001 operations and its correlation with ISO/IEC 27002 and other frameworks.
Plan, lead, and follow up management system audits per ISO 19011.
Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements in the context of an ISMS audit.
Lead an audit team, draft findings, and close audits effectively.

Why this course

Lead ISO/IEC 27001 audits with confidence

Learn to plan, conduct, and report ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS audits using recognised audit principles, then sit the remote-proctored exam when you are ready.

Master ISO 19011-aligned audit techniques and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification guidance.
Lead audit programs and teams, manage stakeholder communication, and resolve conflicts.
Convert ISO/IEC 27001 requirements into actionable audit findings and follow-up plans.

How eLearning works

On-demand via myPECB

Take the training via myPECB with video chapters, animations, and quizzes.
Access editable course materials, case studies, exercises, and correction keys.
Sit the exam remotely at your preferred date and time (two attempts included).

What to expect

PECB eLearning benefits

100% online delivery: no travel or time-zone friction.
24/7 access so you can control the pace.
Unlimited replays of any section when you need a refresh.
Structured video sections to make complex audit concepts easy to absorb.

Course structure

Twenty-three focused sections

Certification process, audit initiation, evidence-based and risk-based auditing.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, communication, findings, and reports.
Audit test plans, quality review, action plan evaluation, and managing an audit program.

Meet the trainers

Nathalie Claes

Lead Auditor & Trainer

Carl Carpenter

Lead Auditor & Trainer

Graeme Parker

Lead Auditor & Trainer

Learning objectives

Understand ISO/IEC 27001 operations and its correlation with ISO/IEC 27002 and other frameworks.
Plan, lead, and follow up management system audits per ISO 19011.
Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements in the context of an ISMS audit.
Lead an audit team, draft findings, and close audits effectively.

Examination

PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an ISMS.
Domain 2: Information security management system (ISMS).
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles.
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit.
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit.
Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit.
Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program.

Certification

PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential pathway

Certification fees are included in the exam price.
Training material (450+ pages) with examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
Attendance worth 31 CPD credits.
If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months for free.
Credential pathway from Provisional Auditor through Senior Lead Auditor.

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Price in your local currency

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Which ISO 27001 course is right for you?

New to ISO 27001? Start with the ISO 27001 Foundation: no experience required.
Building or managing an ISMS? The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer is the most common starting point for security managers and GRC professionals.
Auditing or assessing ISMS compliance? You're in the right place: the Lead Auditor course is for you.

Who Should Attend This Course?

Internal and external auditors seeking ISO 27001 specialisation
IT security managers responsible for ISMS compliance
Compliance officers in regulated industries (finance, government, defence)
Consultants advising clients on ISO 27001 certification readiness
Quality managers expanding into information security

No prior ISO 27001 certification is required, but familiarity with information security concepts and audit principles is recommended. If you are new to ISO 27001, consider starting with the ISO 27001 Foundation course.

How much does the PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course cost?

Mindset Cyber's PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course is official PECB eLearning, with pre-recorded video lessons by PECB Certified Trainers, at A$699 + GST (A$768.90 inc. GST), and that one price includes the official PECB exam voucher, two exam attempts (a free resit within 12 months if you do not pass first time), 12 months of eLearning access, and the digital study materials. There are no separate exam or certification fees.

You are charged a fixed price in your own currency with no conversion surprise at checkout: US$485, £367 + VAT, €427, CA$686, NZ$863 or ₹46,599. Each covers the official PECB eLearning, the exam voucher, two exam attempts and the certification fee. Tax is added at checkout where it applies: 10% GST in Australia and 20% VAT in the UK. Choose your region on the pricing panel above to set your checkout currency.

Because the exam voucher and two attempts are already bundled in, there is no separate exam fee to pay on top. When you are comparing courses, check what the price actually includes, such as a second exam attempt and the certification fee. Both are already covered here.

Is the PECB exam included in the course price?

Yes. The A$699 + GST eLearning price includes the official PECB exam voucher and two attempts: your first sitting plus one free resit within 12 months if you do not pass first time. There is no separate exam fee, and the first year of PECB certification maintenance is included as well.

How hard is the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam, and what is the format?

The PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam is a 3-hour, open-book assessment consisting of 80 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. You need a minimum score of 70% to pass. The exam is remotely proctored: you choose a date and time that suits you within 12 months of enrolment.

Focus your study on audit planning (ISO 19011), evidence collection techniques, non-conformity classification, and the relationship between ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A controls. The eLearning quizzes at the end of each module mirror the exam format and are useful exam preparation.

How long does the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course take to complete?

Most people finish in 30 to 40 hours of self-paced study, spread over 2 to 4 weeks. The eLearning is equivalent to a 5-day classroom course, you keep access for 12 months, and you book the remote-proctored exam whenever you are ready.

What experience do I need to get certified as a Lead Auditor?

You can sit the exam with no formal prerequisite, and passing it earns you the certificate. The full "Lead Auditor" designation requires 5 years of work experience (2 of them in information security) plus 300 hours of audit activities. If you do not have those hours yet, PECB awards the Provisional Auditor designation from the same exam, and you upgrade to Lead Auditor once your documented experience meets the requirement. The course, exam, and price are identical either way.

What Is the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Certification?

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification is a professional credential issued by PECB that validates your expertise in auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). As a Lead Auditor, you are qualified to plan audit programs, lead audit teams, conduct on-site assessments, and produce formal audit reports in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines.

The certification is recognised globally by certification bodies, government agencies, and enterprises. In Australia, ISO 27001 Lead Auditors are in demand across defence, financial services, government, and technology sectors where ISO 27001 compliance is a contractual or regulatory requirement.

Lead Auditor vs Lead Implementer: which should I choose?

Choose the Lead Auditor course if your job is to assess or certify an ISMS: internal audit, certification-body work, or third-party assessment. Choose the Lead Implementer course if your job is to build and run the ISMS itself. Both are A$699 + GST, and many professionals eventually hold both.

	Lead Auditor	Lead Implementer
Focus	Evaluating and auditing an existing ISMS	Building and implementing a new ISMS
Key skill	Evidence collection, non-conformity reporting	Gap analysis, risk treatment, policy writing
Career path	External auditor, certification body auditor	ISMS project lead, security architect
Best for	Those who assess and verify compliance	Those who design and deploy security controls
Price	A$699 + GST (A$768.90 inc. GST)	A$699 + GST (A$768.90 inc. GST)

Many professionals pursue both certifications to cover the full ISMS lifecycle. Read our full Lead Auditor vs Lead Implementer comparison guide or see the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course.

Career Outcomes and Salary Expectations

Common roles for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certified professionals in Australia include IT Auditor, Compliance Manager, Third-Party Security Assessor, and certification body Lead Auditor. Demand is growing as Australian organisations face increasing ISO 27001 certification requirements from enterprise clients, government procurement (PSPF, DISP), and APRA CPS 234 compliance.

The Lead Auditor credential is also a pathway into consulting: many certified professionals operate as independent auditors or GRC consultants serving multiple clients across industries.

Become a Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

To become a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, complete the PECB training, pass the exam, and submit your audit experience. This course gives you the full ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification pathway: the self-paced PECB eLearning, the official exam voucher with two attempts, and the study materials.

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification proves you can plan, lead, and report ISMS audits against the standard. It is the credential Australian certification bodies, consultancies, and enterprise security teams look for when hiring or contracting auditors.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training in Australia

Mindset Cyber delivers the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course as self-paced eLearning accessible from anywhere in Australia. The course covers the complete audit lifecycle: from establishing audit objectives and scope through to evidence collection, non-conformity reporting, and corrective action follow-up.

The training aligns with Australian cybersecurity expectations including the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF). Whether you are auditing a Sydney financial services firm or a Canberra government agency, the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification provides the framework and credibility you need.

Upon completion, you sit the official PECB exam (included in the course fee) and receive your certificate. The course earns 31 CPD credits under PECB's CPD Policy.

Drafting the ISMS documents as you go? PolicyMint produces your ISO 27001 documentation customised to your business.

Prepare with the ISO 27001 Control Library

Explore the full set of ISO 27001 controls on ControlStack to prepare for your audit assessments. ControlStack provides plain-English guidance for each Annex A control alongside Essential Eight and ASD ISM mappings.

See all PECB ISO 27001 courses for auditor career paths, and our ISO 27001 certification in Australia guide for local certification bodies, costs, and timelines.

Your Certification Pathway

Start with the ISO 27001 Foundation course ($279 AUD): Build baseline ISMS knowledge before auditing
Compare the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course ($699 AUD): build and manage an ISMS rather than auditing one
Add Privacy: ISO 27701 Foundation ($279 AUD): Extend your ISMS with privacy information management
Add SOC 2: Lead SOC 2 Manager ($699 AUD): Complement ISO 27001 with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
Add AI: ISO 42001 Lead Auditor ($699 AUD): Audit AI management systems; extends Annex SL methodology you already know from ISO 27001

Course FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about our PECB eLearning courses.

Is this course PECB eLearning or PECB Self-Study?

It is PECB eLearning, which PECB delivers through PECB Certified Trainers in pre-recorded video format, with quizzes and the official course materials on myPECB, and it earns 31 CPD credits on completion. PECB Self-Study is a different PECB format: the official course materials without the recorded lessons, which PECB describes as suitable for people with considerable knowledge of the subject who do not require assisted lecturing, and it earns 16 CPD credits for a course of the same length. PECB makes its video lessons available only in eLearning. The price of this eLearning course, A$699 + GST (A$768.90 inc. GST), includes the PECB exam voucher, two exam attempts, the certification fee, the first year of PECB certification maintenance and 12 months of access. What PECB eLearning and Self-Study each include.

How long does the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course take?

The eLearning is equivalent to 5 days of classroom training. Most students complete it in 30 to 40 hours of self-paced study over 2 to 4 weeks, with 12 months of access included.

What is the exam format?

The PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam is a 3-hour, open-book assessment of 80 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. You need a minimum score of 70% to pass. The exam is remotely proctored, and you choose a date and time that suits you within 12 months of enrolment. Focus your study on audit planning (ISO 19011), evidence collection techniques, non-conformity classification, and the relationship between ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A controls. The eLearning quizzes at the end of each module mirror the exam format and are useful exam preparation.

Is the PECB Lead Auditor certification recognised in Australia?

Yes. PECB is an internationally accredited certification body and the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credential is recognised globally, including by Australian government agencies, financial institutions, and enterprise procurement teams.

What's the difference between Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer?

Lead Implementer prepares you to design and deploy an ISMS. Lead Auditor prepares you to assess whether an ISMS meets ISO 27001 requirements: as an internal auditor or external certification auditor. Many professionals hold both.

Do I need prior experience?

PECB recommends familiarity with ISO 27001 concepts. Completing the ISO 27001 Foundation course first is ideal if you are new to the standard.

What career opportunities does this certification open?

PECB Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditors work as internal auditors, external certification auditors, GRC consultants, and compliance managers: roles in high demand across government, finance, and technology in Australia.

Is the exam cost included in the A$699 + GST price?

Yes. Mindset Cyber's A$699 + GST eLearning price includes two remote-proctored exam attempts, 12 months of eLearning access, and official PECB digital study materials. No extra exam fees.

What is the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification?

The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification validates your ability to plan, conduct, and report on ISMS audits in compliance with ISO 27001. It is recognised internationally and qualifies you to audit organisations for ISO 27001 compliance. The certification follows the audit methodology set out in ISO 19011.

How do I become a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor in Australia?

Complete the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course, pass the official PECB exam, and submit your application with documented audit experience. Mindset Cyber offers self-paced eLearning that includes the exam voucher, study guide, and 12 months of access.

How do I get ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certified?

Enrol in this PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course, work through the self-paced eLearning, then sit the remote-proctored exam (two attempts included). Pass it and submit your audit experience to PECB to be awarded the Lead Auditor credential; if you do not have the experience yet, PECB issues the Provisional Auditor designation and you upgrade later. The course, exam, and price are the same either way.

Is the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course available online?

Yes. Mindset Cyber offers the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course as self-paced eLearning accessible from anywhere in Australia. The course includes video lessons, practice exercises, the official PECB exam voucher, and a digital certificate upon passing.

Is a copy of the ISO 27001 standard included in the course?

No. The ISO/IEC 27001 standard is a licensed document published by the International Organization for Standardization and must be purchased separately from iso.org or an authorised reseller such as Standards Australia. It is not required to complete the course or pass the exam: the exam only covers material delivered in the course. However, having a copy of the standard is recommended as a professional reference.

What counts as documented audit experience for the Lead Auditor credential?

PECB certification requires evidence of audit activity: hours spent planning, conducting, and reporting audits, validated by a supervisor, client, or employer, submitted with your application after you pass the exam. If you do not yet have that experience, PECB issues the Provisional Auditor designation instead, and you upgrade to Lead Auditor once your documented experience meets the requirement. The course, exam, and price are identical either way.

Is this the certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course?

Yes. This is the official PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course: the certified training that leads to the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential. It includes the official exam voucher and two attempts, so you can train and certify from a single enrolment.

What does the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course cost in USD, GBP, EUR, CAD or NZD?

US$485 total in the United States, £367 + VAT in the United Kingdom (£440.40 including VAT), €427 in the Eurozone, CA$686 in Canada, NZ$863 in New Zealand and ₹46,599 in India. Each covers the official PECB eLearning, the exam voucher, two exam attempts and the certification fee. Australian buyers pay AUD 699 + GST, which is AUD 768.90 including GST.

Can I take the course and exam from outside Australia?

Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced, and the PECB exam is remotely proctored, so you can study and sit the exam from any country and any timezone.

What are PECB's ongoing certification maintenance fees?

PECB charges an Annual Maintenance Fee of around USD 120 a year to keep a professional credential active, and the first year is already included in your course price. Foundation and Provisional certificates have no maintenance fee.

How do I access the course materials?

You will receive myPECB access instructions after purchase. Log in to watch on-demand lessons, download manuals, and schedule your remote-proctored exam.

Are exam attempts included?

Yes. Two remote-proctored exam attempts are included with your enrolment. If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can retake the exam within 12 months at no extra cost.

Is the training self-paced?

Yes. You can learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable materials via myPECB.

Do I receive a certificate?

After passing the exam, PECB issues your professional credential provided you meet the certification requirements.

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