ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System-Lead Implementer

Lead your organization’s privacy initiatives by becoming a certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer—ensuring compliance, trust, and ethical data governance.

On-Site
In-Person Training at Our Academy (Scheduled Sessions)
€3500.00
Online-Live
Live Instructor-led Sessions (Online via Zoom/MS Teams)
€2950.00

Why This Course Matters

In an era where personal data protection is paramount, ISO/IEC 27701 emerges as a vital international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).

This course equips you with the practical knowledge and leadership skills to integrate PIMS into your organization’s existing ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001 and aligned with ISO/IEC 27002. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to effectively manage personal data while meeting global privacy regulations such as GDPR.

Upon completing the training and successfully passing the exam, you will be eligible to apply for the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential, demonstrating your expertise in implementing privacy frameworks.


Who Should Join?

This course is ideal for professionals tasked with data privacy and regulatory compliance, including:

  • Privacy officers and data protection consultants

  • ISMS or information security specialists

  • Compliance and legal professionals managing personal data

  • Individuals accountable for Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Team members involved in PIMS or ISO 27001 implementation


What You Will Learn

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

  • Master the concepts, methodologies, and tools required to implement a robust PIMS

  • Understand how ISO/IEC 27701 aligns with ISO/IEC 27001, 27002, and other relevant standards

  • Design and manage core PIMS processes and documentation

  • Interpret and tailor ISO/IEC 27701 requirements to your organizational context

  • Support ongoing PIMS operations, monitoring, and continual improvement


How You Will Learn

This course blends expert instruction with real-world application, including:

  • Case studies and role-play simulations for deeper understanding

  • Group discussions to explore best practices and lessons learned

  • Scenario-based quizzes and mock exams for certification readiness

  • Practical assignments led by certified PECB instructors with industry experience


Prerequisites

Participants should have a foundational understanding of information security concepts and practical knowledge of ISMS implementation (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001).


Building Digital Trust Through Privacy Implementation

This training is more than compliance—it’s a step toward creating a digitally trusted organization. By implementing ISO/IEC 27701 effectively, you protect sensitive data, respect user privacy, and demonstrate corporate responsibility. This positions your organization as a transparent, secure, and ethical data custodian in an increasingly privacy-conscious world.


  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.

Examination

The “Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System controls and best practices

Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 4: Implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 6: Continuous improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit

Certification

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. 

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow the best implementation practices and include activities such as:

  1. Drafting a PIMS plan
  2. Initiating a PIMS implementation
  3. Implementing a PIMS
  4. Monitoring and managing a PIMS implementation
  5. Performing continual improvement measures

 

CredentialExamProfessional experiencePIMMS project experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementProject activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementProject activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Privacy Information ManagementProject activities: a total of 1,000 hourSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

Additional Information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Training materials 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.

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