ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation

Why should you attend?

The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, during this training course, students will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation certificate proves that you have comprehended the fundamental methodologies, requirements, guidelines, framework and managerial approach.

Who should attend?

Individuals involved in information security and privacy management

Individuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management

Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations

Information security team members

Learning objectives

Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701

Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks

Understand the approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a PIMS

Educational approach

Lecture sessions are complemented by discussions questions and examples

The exercises include multiple-choice quizzes and essay-type exercises

Exercise questions and quizzes are similar to the certificate exam

Prerequisites

None

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to privacy information management system (PIMS) concepts as specified in ISO/IEC 27701

Day 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS) and certificate exam

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system (PIMS)

Domain 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS)

In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within twelve months following the initial exam for free.

*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certificate requirements

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.

The certificate requirements for the ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation are:

General information

Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.

An attestation of course completion certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.