Privacy Management
PECB ISO 27701 Lead Auditor Course | Online PIMS Audit Training
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor eLearning for auditors and compliance professionals who need to plan, conduct, and report audits of Privacy Information Management Systems: learn at your own pace with two exam attempts included.
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A$699 + GST
A$768.90 inc. GST
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Learner feedback
"The course materials gave me a solid framework for approaching PIMS audits: the worked examples directly paralleled what I encounter in client engagements."
Who should attend
Is this you?
- Internal and external auditors seeking ISO 27701 audit specialisation
- Audit managers responsible for privacy management system assessments
- Information security and privacy professionals moving into audit roles
- Compliance officers with audit responsibilities in regulated industries
- Quality assurance professionals expanding into PIMS audit work
Key outcomes
Key outcomes
- Plan, conduct, and report audits of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
- Apply widely recognised audit principles and evidence-based assessment techniques.
- Evaluate privacy management system effectiveness against control requirements.
- Support organisations in preparing for and responding to PIMS certification audits.
Why this course
Lead ISO 27701 privacy audits with confidence
Learn to plan, conduct, and report audits of Privacy Information Management Systems using recognised audit principles: applying ISO 19011 methodology to PIMS assessments.
- Apply ISO 19011 audit techniques to Privacy Information Management System assessments.
- Evaluate PIMS effectiveness against ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and privacy regulations.
- Produce formal audit findings and support organisations in PIMS certification preparation.
How eLearning works
On-demand via myPECB
- Take the training on myPECB with video chapters, animations, and quizzes.
- Access editable course materials, case studies, exercises, and correction keys.
- Sit the exam remotely at the date and time that suits you (two attempts included).
What to expect
PECB eLearning benefits
- 24/7 access so you can control your study pace.
- Structured video sections to make complex audit concepts easy to absorb.
- Official PECB exam voucher with remote proctoring included.
- Free retake within 12 months if you do not pass on the first attempt.
Course structure
Twenty-five focused sections
- Objectives, PIMS fundamentals, ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, the certification process, and audit principles.
- Evidence-based and risk-based auditing, audit initiation, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, communication, information collection, and test plans.
- Auditing clauses 4 to 10 and Annex A controls, findings and nonconformity reports, closing the audit, action plan evaluation, and managing an internal audit program.
Learning objectives
- Plan, conduct, and report audits of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.
- Apply widely recognised audit principles and evidence-based assessment techniques.
- Evaluate privacy management system effectiveness against control requirements.
- Support organisations in preparing for and responding to PIMS certification audits.
Examination
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor exam
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
- Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements.
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles applied to PIMS audits.
- Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit.
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit.
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit.
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program.
Certification
PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor credential pathway
- Certification and examination fees are included in the course price.
- Training material (400+ 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.
- Full credential requires: 5 years of professional experience (2 in privacy management) and 300 hours of PIMS audit or assessment experience.
Ready to start?
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Self-paced PECB eLearning with the PECB exam voucher and two attempts included.
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A$699 + GST · A$768.90 inc. GST · PECB eLearning · exam voucher and two attempts included
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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.
What does an ISO 27701 Lead Auditor do?
An ISO 27701 Lead Auditor plans, conducts, and reports audits of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). This includes establishing audit objectives and scope, leading audit teams, collecting and evaluating evidence, identifying non-conformities, and producing formal audit reports with corrective action recommendations.
What is the difference between ISO 27701 Lead Auditor and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor?
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credential covers auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The ISO 27701 Lead Auditor credential specialises in auditing Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) against the clauses of ISO/IEC 27701 and its privacy controls for PII controllers and PII processors. Many auditors hold both credentials to cover the full combined audit scope.
Do I need prior audit experience for this course?
A fundamental understanding of audit principles is recommended. If you are new to auditing, consider starting with the ISO 27701 Foundation course to build PIMS knowledge first. For the full PECB Lead Auditor credential, you will need to demonstrate 5 years of professional experience (2 in privacy management) and 300 hours of PIMS audit or assessment experience.
Is a copy of the ISO 27701 standard included in the course?
No. The ISO/IEC 27701 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.
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.
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor
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