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ISO 27701 Lead Implementer

ISO 27701 Lead Implementer. Review available formats, prerequisites, current inclusions and certification terms before booking.

PECBLead Implementer5 daysLiveSelf-pacedIn-house
  • Practitioner-led, taught by a working CISO
Christophe Mazzola

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Christophe Mazzola

Practicing CISO · Founder of Cyber Academy

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For

Right fit if you are.

  • ✓Managers and consultants engaged in privacy and data management programmes
  • ✓Expert advisors who want to lead or guide PIMS implementation projects
  • ✓Professionals responsible for ensuring ongoing conformance with data privacy requirements
  • ✓Members of PIMS project implementation teams seeking structured guidance

Honest call

NOT for. When to skip it.

We'd rather you keep your money than buy the wrong path.

  • ✗Individuals looking for an auditing-focused course rather than an implementation programme
  • ✗Those with no background in privacy or information security who may find the implementation concepts difficult to apply
  • ✗Professionals seeking only a high-level overview of privacy regulation without technical management system content

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • 1Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of a PIMS as defined by ISO/IEC 27701
  • 2Interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements from the perspective of a PIMS implementer
  • 3Initiate and plan a PIMS implementation project using PECB's IMS2 Methodology and recognised best practices
  • 4Apply best practices to sustain and continuously improve a PIMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27701
  • 5Interpret the requirements that apply during an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit
  • 6Select and deploy appropriate privacy controls to address identified data privacy risks
  • 7Coordinate PIMS project activities across operational and management stakeholders

Programme

Day by day

Day 1Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS implementation

  • ISO/IEC 27701 structure and PIMS principles

    Participants examine how ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001 to address privacy, and explore the core principles that underpin an effective PIMS.

  • Initiating a PIMS implementation project

    This module covers how to define the PIMS scope, obtain management commitment, and establish the initial project structure using PECB's IMS2 Methodology.

By end of day

  • • Articulate the business case for implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
  • • Define the scope and objectives of a PIMS implementation project
Day 2Implementation plan of a PIMS

  • Gap analysis and risk-based planning

    Participants learn how to conduct a gap analysis against ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and use the results to build a prioritised implementation plan.

  • Defining privacy policies and documentation framework

    This module addresses the development of privacy policies, procedures, and the documentation structure required to support PIMS operation.

By end of day

  • • Produce a risk-informed PIMS implementation plan aligned with ISO/IEC 27701
  • • Design a documentation framework that satisfies the standard's requirements
Day 3Implementation of a PIMS

  • Deploying privacy controls for PII controllers and processors

    Participants work through the specific controls required for organisations acting as PII controllers and PII processors as set out in ISO/IEC 27701 annexes.

  • Awareness, training, and operational procedures

    This module explores how to build staff awareness programmes and embed operational procedures that support consistent PIMS performance.

By end of day

  • • Select and implement appropriate ISO/IEC 27701 privacy controls for your organisation's role
  • • Develop operational procedures and awareness initiatives that reinforce PIMS objectives
Day 4PIMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

  • Monitoring, measurement, and internal audit

    Participants examine how to establish performance metrics, conduct internal audits, and use management review to evaluate PIMS effectiveness.

  • Preparing for an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit

    This module explains what a certification audit involves, how to assemble the required evidence, and how to address potential nonconformities before the external audit.

By end of day

  • • Establish a monitoring and measurement programme that demonstrates PIMS performance
  • • Prepare the organisation's documentation and evidence package for a certification audit
Day 5Continual improvement consolidation and certification exam preparation

  • Continual improvement mechanisms for a PIMS

    Participants review how to apply corrective and preventive actions and how to embed a culture of continual improvement within the PIMS lifecycle.

  • Exam competency domain review

    A consolidation session revisits all seven competency domains covered by the PECB exam, helping participants identify areas requiring further study.

By end of day

  • • Design a continual improvement cycle that keeps the PIMS effective over time
  • • Map personal knowledge gaps to the seven exam competency domains before sitting the assessment

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Deep dive

Everything inside this certification

The detail behind the headline. Read at your own pace. Each section answers a buyer question we get on discovery calls.

  • 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 Rules and Policies

  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
  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
  • 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 candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Education approach

  • This training course is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of PIMS.
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies.
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions.
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

FAQ

Buyers always ask

Is the certification exam included with this course?+

Exam inclusion depends on the delivery format and commercial option selected. Check the booking summary or ask Cyber Academy for written confirmation before registering.

Completing the training, passing the applicable exam, and meeting the PECB credential requirements are separate steps.

Which competency domains does the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam cover?+

According to PECB, the exam spans seven domains: fundamental principles and concepts of a PIMS, initiation of PIMS implementation, planning a PIMS implementation, implementing a PIMS, monitoring and measurement, continual improvement, and preparing for a PIMS certification audit.

For details on exam format, languages, and scheduling, consult PECB's official List of Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.

What is PECB's IMS2 Methodology and why is it used in this course?+

PECB's IMS2 Methodology is a structured approach developed by PECB to guide management system implementation projects. The course uses it to provide participants with a practical, repeatable process for planning and executing a PIMS implementation.

Using a recognised methodology helps implementation teams maintain consistency, manage project risks, and produce the documented outputs required by ISO/IEC 27701.

Does this course cover both PII controller and PII processor requirements?+

Yes. ISO/IEC 27701 includes separate annexes for organisations acting as PII controllers and those acting as PII processors. The implementation content addresses both roles so participants can apply relevant controls depending on how their organisation handles personally identifiable information.

How does this Lead Implementer course differ from the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor course?+

The Lead Implementer course focuses on how to build, operate, and improve a PIMS within an organisation, including scoping, control deployment, monitoring, and certification audit preparation. The Lead Auditor course focuses on how to independently evaluate and audit a PIMS for conformity.

Professionals whose role is to design or manage privacy programmes will find the Lead Implementer course more directly applicable, while those who audit or assess privacy management systems will benefit more from the Lead Auditor course.

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