Course Description
The ISO 27001 : 2013 Certified Lead Auditor covers the ISO 27001 : 2013 standard and the information security controls in detail. The Lead Auditor Certification is intended for professionals who would like to establish their career as lead auditors for ISO 27001 and for information security professionals who would like to implement ISMS. The ISO 27001 : 2013 Lead Auditor Certification demonstrates that an individual has a substantial experience in leading an audit.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 - Information Security
- The Importance of Being Informed
- Globally Connected
- More Ado About Risks
- Decoding the Secret of Information Security Management
- Management and Awareness
- Legislation, Regulation and Governance
Module 2 - Information Security 27001 Standards
- ISO/IEC Standardisation
- Overview
- Evolution of the ISO/IEC 27000
- The Weakest Link
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001: 2013
- ISMS Audience
- Processes
- ISMS Stages
Module 3 - ISMS Business Context
- Organisational Context
- Needs and Expectations
- ISMS Scope
- Interested Parties
- Requirements Relevant to the ISMS
- Gathering Requirements Relevant to the ISMS
Module 4 - ISMS Scope
- ISMS Scope
- What to Consider and What to Include
- Object of ISMS Scope
- Defining the ISMS Scope
- Scope Example
- External and Internal Connections
Module 5 - ISMS Risks
- The Importance of Risk and Opportunity
- Risk Management Process
- Ongoing Reassessment of Risk
Module 6 - ISMS Leadership and Support
- Management Policy
- Leadership
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Resources
- Awareness
Module 7 - Controls to Modify the Risks
- Determining the Controls
- System of Controls
- Policies and Procedures
- Sector-Specific Controls
Module 8 - ISMS Operations
- Operational ISMS Procedures
- Ongoing Risks Management
- Operational Threats
- Operational Processes
- Incident Management
- ISMS Availability and Business Continuity
Module 9 - Performance Evaluation
- Performance, Change and Improvement
- Monitoring and Operational Reviews
- ISMS Measurements Programme
- Ongoing Risk Management
- ISMS Audits
- Management Reviews of the ISMS
- Awareness and Communications
Module 10 - Improvements to the ISMS
- Continual Improvement
- Conformance and Nonconformance
- Making Improvements
Module 11 - Auditing
- Audit Process
- Nonconformities
- Audit Report
- Surveillance Audits
- Recertification
- Audit Trails
- Competence
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.