ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
A five-day CQI/IRCA certified course that prepares you to plan, conduct, report and follow up ISO/IEC 27001 audits, including third-party certification audits, as an audit team leader.
Five days, from requirements to audit leadership
- Day 1: The standardPurpose, structure and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, risk assessment, the Statement of Applicability and the 93 Annex A controls, and the role of certification.
- Day 2: Audit principles and planningISO 19011 principles, the certification process under ISO/IEC 17021-1, audit objectives, scope and planning.
- Day 3: Conducting the auditOpening meeting, interviews, observation, sampling and gathering objective evidence.
- Day 4: Findings and reportingGrading nonconformities, writing clear findings, leading the audit team and the closing meeting.
- Day 5: Follow-up and examinationCorrective action follow-up, surveillance and recertification, course review and the written examination.
You will be able to
- Explain the purpose and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001
- Plan an audit, including scope, objectives and audit plan
- Conduct interviews and gather objective evidence
- Grade and report nonconformities clearly
- Lead an audit team through Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Follow up corrective actions
Who should attend
- Auditors seeking CQI/IRCA certified training
- ISO/IEC 27001 system owners and managers
- Consultants and quality professionals
- Supplier and second-party auditors
One price list for every standard
| Course | Duration | Virtual live | In-person public |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness | Half day | $195 | $245 |
| Implementer | 3 days | $1,195 | $1,395 |
| Internal Auditor | 2 days | $795 | $895 |
| Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA certified) | 5 days | $2,295 | $2,495 |
Prices in USD per participant, excluding local taxes. 10% off for five or more participants from one organisation. In-house courses are quoted. Regional pricing may apply in South Asia and the GCC. Lead Auditor courses are available for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001.
Practitioners in the room
Practitioner trainers
Every trainer is a registered lead auditor who audits in the field, not just in the classroom.
Real-world cases
Exercises drawn from energy, manufacturing, food, technology and public-sector audits.
Recognised credentials
CQI/IRCA certified Lead Auditor courses, and certificates you can verify on our website.
Course FAQ
What does CQI/IRCA certified mean?
The course is certified by the Chartered Quality Institute's International Register of Certificated Auditors. Successful delegates can use it towards CQI/IRCA auditor registration, which has its own requirements.
How is the course assessed?
Through continuous assessment of exercises during the week and a written examination on the final day. Delegates must pass both.
Is the course available online?
Yes. It runs as a live virtual course as well as in person, with the same content and assessment.
How do I verify my certificate?
Every AEC training certificate can be checked on our certificate verification page using the certificate number.
Reserve your place
Tell us your preferred format and dates, or ask about an in-house course for your team.