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A polished Statement of Applicability and a stack of security policies do not prove that information is protected. A lead auditor must trace risk decisions into access permissions, configurations, supplier controls, physical safeguards, incident response, and the evidence produced by daily operations. The real question is not simply whether controls exist, but whether they reduce the risks the organization says they address.
This online Lead Auditor training develops that capability. You will learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, evaluate all 93 information-security controls, audit the Statement of Applicability, and lead an audit team. The combination of structured instruction, practical resources, and video demonstrations prepares you to conduct first-party, second-party, and third-party ISMS audits with confidence.
The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the material according to your own schedule. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your training as an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.
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An effective lead auditor understands both management system requirements and the information security landscape. A competent ISO/IEC 27001 lead auditor must be able to:
This course develops these capabilities through realistic scenarios, video demonstrations of actual audit situations, and practical resources you can apply immediately.
The training is organized into ten focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:
Session 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
An introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and the 2022 revision – its purpose, scope, and importance for information security. Understand what an ISMS is, why certification matters, and how the 2022 version differs from the 2013 version.
What you'll learn: The role of ISO/IEC 27001 in information security management and the key changes in the 2022 revision.
Session 2: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Requirements
A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. You will examine each requirement in depth, understanding what constitutes acceptable evidence of conformity.
What you'll learn: Detailed understanding of all ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an audit.
Session 3: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Controls
A detailed examination of all 93 controls organized into 4 categories: Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological. Learn about the 11 new controls introduced in the 2022 revision, including threat intelligence, information security for cloud services, and secure coding.
What you'll learn: How to audit each control category and verify that controls are effectively implemented.
Session 4: Documented Information
A focused examination of documented information requirements for ISMS. Learn about the Statement of Applicability, risk assessment documentation, and the distinction between documents and records in an information security context.
What you'll learn: How to audit ISMS documentation and verify that required documented information is properly maintained.
Session 5: Risk Management
Risk assessment and treatment are core to ISO/IEC 27001. This session covers the risk management process, including identifying information assets, assessing threats and vulnerabilities, determining risk levels, and evaluating risk treatment plans.
What you'll learn: How to audit risk management processes and verify that risk treatment is appropriate and effective.
Session 6: ISMS Internal Audit Process
This session introduces the complete audit cycle, from planning through follow-up. Includes a video demonstration of an auditor conducting an opening meeting in an ISMS context.
What you'll learn: How to plan audits, conduct opening meetings, and manage the audit process from start to finish.
Session 7: Audit Terms, Definitions & Roles and Responsibilities
Clear understanding of audit terminology is essential for professional communication. This session defines key terms and explains the distinct roles within an ISMS audit team.
What you'll learn: Professional audit vocabulary and the responsibilities of each audit team role.
Session 8: Performing an ISMS Audit
Practical demonstration of audit execution through video examples. Observe effective questioning techniques in an information security context and learn how to gather objective evidence. Includes a sample ISMS manual for document review practice.
What you'll learn: Practical techniques for conducting audit interviews and evaluating ISMS documentation and controls.
Session 9: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Identifying a nonconformity is only the first step. Learn how to classify findings, write clear nonconformity statements, and evaluate corrective actions. Includes a video demonstration of a closing meeting.
What you'll learn: How to classify findings, write effective nonconformity statements, and conduct professional closing meetings.
Session 10: Climate Action Changes – New Amendments (2024)
This session covers the latest amendments to ISO/IEC 27001 regarding climate action. Understand how climate change considerations are now integrated into the ISMS framework and what auditors need to verify.
What you'll learn: The 2024 climate action amendments and their implications for ISMS audits.
The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:
This is the right course when you need to take responsibility for the complete ISMS audit – from planning and team leadership through reporting and follow-up. It is especially suitable for:
If your role is limited to conducting assigned portions of internal audits, the shorter ISO 27001 Auditor Training may be the better fit.
The training program includes session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format, without time constraint, and open book. To pass, you need a score of 60% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake any exam at no additional charge.
Graduates receive an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo. It documents successful completion of the training and final examination and provides a pathway to apply for relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.
The certificate also bears the IACET accreditation mark, and the course awards 4.0 IACET CEUs.
Certificates are issued in digital format upon passing the final examination. You may download, add to LinkedIn, and print your certificate directly from your course dashboard.
Training multiple lead auditors for your ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system? Our platform makes it simple to purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment across your organization.
Whether you’re training a single lead auditor or building a complete ISMS audit leadership team, the manager dashboard makes it easy to manage enrollments and keep everything organized.
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Olivia Li
February 12, 2025
Professional and engaging presentation. Loved how the course emphasized team leadership during opening and closing meetings. Excellent prep for third-party audits with a good mix ...
Daniel Cooper
July 5, 2025
I found the audit checklist incredibly practical—it became my go-to during our internal ISMS review. The self-paced format meant I could complete it between projects. ...
Current ISO 27001 Coverage
Work with the 2022 standard, all 93 controls, the four control categories, and the 2024 climate-action amendments.
Risk-Based Audit Leadership
Learn to direct an audit team, test whether controls reduce real exposure, and communicate findings to both technical teams and management.
Demonstrations and Audit Resources
See key audit interactions demonstrated and use extensive clause-wise and control-wise questions in your own audit preparation.
Professional Credential and Pathway
Earn a Certificate of Attainment bearing the Exemplar Global logo and gain a pathway to relevant Exemplar Global personnel certification.
You have up to three months. During that time, you can complete the training at your own pace and revisit earlier material.
Access ends when you successfully complete the final examination. Extensions are available for a fee if you need more time.
Auditor training prepares you to conduct assigned internal-audit activities as a team member.
Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, manage audit programs, and communicate findings to management.
It also addresses the broader responsibilities involved in first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.
The 2022 revision introduced 11 new controls and reorganized all 93 controls into 4 categories: Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological. Key additions include threat intelligence, information security for cloud services, ICT readiness for business continuity, physical security monitoring, and secure coding.
The course covers all these changes in detail, ensuring you can audit against the latest requirements.
The Statement of Applicability (SoA) is a mandatory ISO 27001 document that lists which of the 93 information security controls are applicable to your organization and justifies their inclusion or exclusion. It is a critical document reviewed by auditors during certification and surveillance audits.
The course explains how to audit the SoA effectively and verify that control selections are justified.
Yes. The course includes a dedicated session (Session 10) on the Climate Action Changes amendments (2024) to ISO 27001, ensuring your knowledge is current with the latest standard requirements.
Yes. The 400+ question audit checklist provided with the course is designed to be a practical tool that you can customize and use for internal audits within your organization.
There are no formal prerequisites. Familiarity with information-security operations or management-system auditing is helpful, but the course builds the ISO 27001 and audit-leadership knowledge you need.
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When you purchase multiple seats, designate a course manager during checkout. The manager has up to 12 months to enroll the team. Once enrolled, each learner has up to three months to complete the course, and access ends upon successful completion of the final examination.
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