Our certified five-day course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to fulfil the responsibilities of a lead auditor in line with the ISO 27001:2022 standard.
We teach a best-practice methodology for conducting audits so you can lead a team of auditors internally or work as a consultant. The course prepares you to take on the responsibilities of a Lead Auditor and help organisations sharpen their information security practices and improve their management systems.
Become a multi-certified auditor with IT Governance professional training.
Ways to learn
This course teaches the skills needed to be a competent lead auditor of ISMSs against the ISO 27001:2022 framework. It follows the guidelines for auditing management systems set out in ISO 19011:2018. The course is led by highly rated instructors who are experienced in auditing to the ISO 27001 standard.
You will learn how to:
Excel at every step of your ISO 27001 journey with IT Governance
Our acclaimed and highly rated training deepens your understanding of ISMSs and of the ISO 27001:2022 standard.
Gain a valuable professional credential that sets you apart in the jobs market and demonstrates your understanding of best practice and compliance.
Taking this acclaimed course will enable you to apply information security best practice in your role with increasing capability, helping you take on more responsibility with confidence and due care.
Learn from a high-quality training and education establishment that cares about every trainee and about raising standards for a safe and secure digital world. Our certified ISO 27001 training is the benchmark for quality when it comes to working with ISO 27001 and is highly rated.
This acclaimed training course enables key employees to understand and apply information security principles to support your certification or recertification projects.
ISO 27001-certified staff contribute to a strong compliance culture and enhance your efforts towards systematic management of IT infrastructure.
Fast-track your ISO 27001 projects with consultancy, and ensure best practice with toolkits and software to manage compliance with multiple standards and regulations simultaneously.
Compliance signals that you have robust processes and can easily achieve certifications to regulations and standards in specific countries or sectors. Demonstrate your commitment to information security best practice.
Take this course if you want a globally recognised ISO 27001 lead auditor qualification to further your career, or to enhance your work implementing and maintaining an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS. This course is popular with the following people:
Find out how the Certified ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor Training Course will help you enhance your knowledge and career.
This course is an essential component of the following learning paths:
We are the recognised global leader in the fields that we train in. IT Governance led the world’s first ISO 27001 certification project and introduced the world’s first certified GDPR training. Since then, more than 30,000 professionals have trained with us.
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We offer the widest range of learning formats per course than any other training provider, including instructor-led courses, self-paced online training and bespoke courses for organisations. We also offer a unique blended learning method, designed for the digital age, which combines Live Online, self-paced and expert tuition.
Pay by credit card online or by invoice. If you are personally investing in your career, you can spread the cost with our finance options. Fantastic discounts on books and courses are available for training graduates and corporate partners.
IT Governance delivers a unique and unrivalled portfolio of training courses and examinations leading to ISO 17024-accredited qualifications awarded by IBITGQ, BCS, ISACA®, EC-Council, PeopleCert and Microsoft.
Learn better and faster with exceptional course content. Our course material includes extra learning aids, and interactive and practical exercises to help you before, during and after the training so you can put theory into practice with ease.
More than 30,000 people have passed exams with our training. Pass first time or train again for free.*
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“I found Max to be a really good trainer and his insights into past audit experiences really helped give the course context. | thought I'd struggle to stay focused given it was delivered online, but Max did a good job at breaking the content up with breaks and exercises.”
- Chelsea Jarvie, Director
“Great course delivered in an effective manner and that gave me knowledge that I can immediately put to good use. Max came across really well and answered all the group’s questions including my own which were quite a few! Credit to the trainer for guiding us through a great course”
- Daniel Berry, Compliance Manager
“I can recommend this course to anyone who needs an 1S0 27001 Lead Auditor qualification. The trainer, exam and lessons are amazing. As a trainer myself, I have to say this is one of the best courses I have ever attended.”
- Michael Wilson, IAL Consultants
"Max was a professional trainer with superb knowledge of the course material, whilst also being extremely helpful and kind to the trainees providing excellent support when required. He also had the ability to communicate and explain situations on all levels so that every trainee was able to understand the content. | would 100% recommend Max as a trainer to anyone in future and he has helped me develop my career further with the training provided.”
- Anonymous
“lan Shorten is a fantastic trainer. He made the subject very easy to understand. He also has wealth of knowledge and I believe he is a true asset to your organisation. The delivery of the subject along with experienced and qualified trainers makes a difference to other training providers. Excellent training delivery and great content. Trust me, the trainer makes a massive difference! Well done to IT Governance for hiring excellent trainers.”
- Anonymous
“l am very pleased with the way the trainer approached the course. He made it easy to assimilate the contents and provided valuable tips based on his personal experience as an auditor.”
- Anonymous
Please note this course finishes at 2:00 pm on the final day and not 5:00 pm.
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you will need a good knowledge of ISO 27001. This could be obtained through:
We strongly recommend purchasing and reading the following standards before attending the course:
We also recommend purchasing and reading the following textbook:
All courses hold accreditations from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) and CIISec (The Chartered Institute of Information Security), satisfying CIISec Knowledge Areas requirements at Level 1: A1, A3, A7, C1, C2, D2, E3, F2, H1 and H2; and at Level 1+: A2, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, D1, E1, E2, F1 and G1.
As a premier personnel certification body, IBITGQ specialises in certifying individuals who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in IT governance practices.
IBITGQ maintains accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, a globally recognised benchmark for conformity assessment. Accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) further underscores the course's commitment to meeting stringent certification requirements.
ISO 17024 certification is esteemed within the industry and universally acknowledged by employers worldwide. By aligning with this standard, our course ensures that your qualifications are not only recognised but also highly valued by employers across diverse sectors.
Upon successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity to validate your professional expertise by registering your qualification on the esteemed IBITGQ/GASQ successful candidate register. This platform serves as a testament to your commitment to excellence in IT governance, setting you apart as a distinguished professional in the field.
Candidates must have a form of photographic ID as the invigilator may request to check it before the exam.
Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt, you can retake the exam for an additional fee.
You can email us to schedule the retest. Exam vouchers can be purchased here.
Individuals awarded the ISO 27001:2022 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI) qualification are required to recertify after three years.
Candidates can undertake a recertification exam any time from one month before or two months after the expiry date (months 35–38) of their certificate. Please see IBITGQ Exams for further details. After this period, candidates can take the standard ISO 27001:2022 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI) exam at any convenient time.
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