ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course

Plan and conduct audits of information security management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on risk assessment, treatment controls and audit evidence.

Work through risk assessment, treatment controls and audit evidence and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Programme application

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead
Auditor Course

Training Overview

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor course is a comprehensive, practical
training program designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and
confidence to conduct and lead audits of Information Security Management Systems
(ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Through expert
instruction, real-world case studies, and simulated audit scenarios,
participants will learn how to evaluate an organization’s ISMS for conformity,
effectiveness, and continual improvement.

This course prepares learners to perform internal, external, and
third-party audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 19011 (auditing
guidelines), and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification requirements).

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand
  the principles and structure of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• Interpret
  ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements in the context of an audit.
• Plan,
  conduct, report, and follow up on an ISMS audit.
• Apply
  ISO/IEC 19011 audit principles, methods, and techniques.
• Evaluate
  and report on the compliance and performance of an ISMS.
• Manage
  an audit team and perform audit leadership roles.
• Communicate
  effectively with auditees and stakeholders.
• Handle
  audit findings, nonconformities, and corrective actions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Lead
  ISO/IEC 27001:2022 audits with confidence and professionalism.
• Conduct
  risk-based audits and assess controls based on Annex A.
• Identify
  nonconformities and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
• Contribute
  to organizational compliance and continual improvement.
• Prepare
  for roles in internal audits, second-party supplier audits, and
  third-party certification audits.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Information
  Security Managers and Officers
• ISMS
  Internal Auditors
• IT
  and Cybersecurity Professionals
• Risk
  and Compliance Professionals
• Auditors
  seeking to become ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditors
• Consultants
  and implementers transitioning into audit roles
• Professionals
  aiming for IRCA or equivalent auditor certification

Reference Standards and
Guidelines

• ISO/IEC
  27001:2022 – Requirements for ISMS
• ISO/IEC
  27002:2022 – Guidance on security controls
• ISO/IEC
  19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems
• ISO/IEC
  17021-1:2015 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for
  bodies providing audit and certification of management systems
• ISO/IEC
  27005 – Risk management principles (for context)

Course Content (Modules)

Module 1: Introduction to
Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001

• Understanding
  ISMS, risk, and information security principles
• Overview
  of ISO/IEC 27000 family

Module 2: ISO/IEC
27001:2022 Standard Requirements

• Clause-by-clause
  breakdown (Clauses 4–10)
• Annex
  A controls and their application

Module 3: Fundamentals of
Auditing

• Types
  of audits and auditor roles
• Principles
  of auditing (ISO/IEC 19011)

Module 4: Audit Planning
and Preparation

• Creating
  an audit program
• Developing
  audit plans, checklists, and scopes
• Risk-based
  thinking in audits

Module 5: Conducting the
Audit

• Opening
  meetings
• Collecting
  objective evidence
• Interviewing
  techniques and auditing soft skills

Module 6: Identifying and
Classifying Findings

• Nonconformities:
  major vs minor
• Observations
  and opportunities for improvement
• Writing
  audit findings and supporting evidence

Module 7: Reporting the
Audit

• Audit
  report structure and delivery
• Closing
  meetings and communication strategies

Module 8: Audit Follow-Up
and Corrective Action

• Tracking
  actions and verifying implementation
• Continual
  improvement loop
• Surveillance
  and recertification audits

Module 9: Managing an Audit
Team

• Auditor
  competence
• Team
  roles and conflict resolution
• Ethics
  and impartiality in auditing

Training Methodology

The course uses a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on practice,
including:

• Instructor-led
  presentations with simplified explanations and visuals
• Real-world
  case studies drawn from multiple industries
• Interactive
  workshops and simulations (e.g., planning,
  evidence review, and audit interviews)
• Audit
  role-play exercises to simulate real
  audit situations
• Quizzes
  and knowledge checks to assess
  understanding
• Final
  assessment or exam to validate auditor
  competence