
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 2 days
- Exam
- Confirmed on request
- Language
- EN
- Format
- Self-Study
- CPD credits
- 14
- Certification
- PECB exam and certificate
Course facts from PECB Training Course Catalog 2026; pecb.com course page.
Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 28000 Foundation presents the basic concepts and principles of security management and provides a general explanation of ISO 28000 requirements. This training course will enable you to learn about various aspects of a security management system (SeMS) based on ISO 28000, including the top management’s commitment, security policy, security strategies, procedures, processes, and treatments, performance evaluation, and continual improvement as well.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Foundation” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO 28000 Foundation certification, demonstrates that you have a general knowledge of ISO 28000 requirements for an SeMS and you are able to contribute in SeMS implementation projects.
Who should attend?
The ISO 28000 Foundation training course is intended for:
- Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts and principles of security management
- Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 28000 requirements for an SeMS
- Individuals engaged in or responsible for security management activities in their organizations
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career in security management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the security management concepts, principles, and definitions
- Explain ISO 28000 requirements for a security management system
- Develop a general understanding of how ISO 28000 requirements could be applied in an organization
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics and practical examples
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes with stand-alone questions intended to prepare the participants for the exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to security management, SeMS, and clauses 4-6 of ISO 28000
Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 28000 and certification exam
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of security management and an SeMS based on ISO 28000
Domain 2: ISO 28000 requirements for a security management system — Clauses 4 to 10
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
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 28000 Foundation” certificate. For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 28000 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | SCSMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 28000 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 28000 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- PECB will provide over 200 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.
For additional information, please contact us at support@pecb.com.
Updates to this training course have been discontinued. A new version of this training course might be available upon request. To make such a request, please contact us at support@pecb.com.
The text above is the publisher's own course description, reproduced verbatim from pecb.com course page (retrieved 2026-10-02). PECB is a registered trade-mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under license.
After you buy
- Order confirmedYou receive a receipt from Stripe and a note from Valment with what happens next.
- Course assignedValment assigns the course to your PECB account through the partner dashboard. The participant needs a PECB account before you pay; creating one is free at pecb.com.
- Materials and platformFor self-study and eLearning the training material is in the myPECB dashboard once the course is assigned — slides and exercises, or the video lessons and the eLearning platform.
- Exam and certificateThe PECB exam is included. You schedule it when you are ready and sit it online, supervised by PECB; on passing, you apply for the certificate at no additional cost.
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