Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (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
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS audit/assessment experience |
Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management |
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management |
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management |
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
- Audit planning
- Audit interview
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting non-conformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Documentation review
- On-site Audit
- Follow-up on non-conformities
- Leading an audit team
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free