Develop the expertise to implement and manage a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a PIMS. It also helps organizations manage privacy risks, protect personally identifiable information (PII), and support compliance with applicable privacy requirements.

  • Why get trained: Learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, plan and implement a PIMS, apply privacy controls, monitor its effectiveness, and prepare for certification audits.
  • Why it matters: Effective PIMS implementation helps organizations manage privacy risks, protect PII, and support compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
  • Who should attend: Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management, expert advisors, professionals responsible for data privacy requirements, and PIMS project implementation team members.

Develop the practical knowledge needed to implement and manage a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701:2025. HRD Corp Claimable.

Overview

As the world is moving faster than ever, technological developments have rapidly evolved and are redefining, among others, the way we live, learn, and teach. This expansive nature of the internet and technology demands new ways of adapting to this new virtual environment for all of us. This new world has given birth to a new form of studying that is both efficient and of global reach: eLearning.

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer eLearning training course is designed to help you gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the implementation and management of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on the requirements and guidance of ISO/IEC 27701. This would help organizations manage privacy risks, protect personally identifiable information (PII), and support compliance with applicable privacy regulations.

Skills Covered

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an implementer
  • Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
  • Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
  • Interpret the requirements for an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the PIMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27701.

Target Audience

  • Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
  • Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a PIMS within organizations
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy requirements
  • PIMS project implementation team members

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Training course objectives and structure

Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks

Section 3: Privacy information management system (PIMS)

Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy

Section 5: Initiation of the PIMS implementation

Section 6: Understanding the organization and its context

Section 7: PIMS scope

Section 8: Leadership and commitment

Section 9: Organizational structure

Section 10: Gap analysis

Section 11: Privacy policy

Section 12: Privacy risk assessment and treatment process

Section 13: Statement of applicability

Section 14: Privacy objectives

Section 15: Competence and awareness

Section 16: Communication

Section 17: Management of documented information

Section 18: Selection and design of controls

Section 19: Implementation of controls

Section 20: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Section 21: Internal audit

Section 22: Management review

Section 23: Treatment of nonconformities

Section 24: Continual improvement

Section 25: Preparation for the certification audit

Section 26: Closing of the training course

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Exam & Certification

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

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

Domain 2: Initiation of the PIMS implementation

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

Domain 4: Implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701

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

Domain 7: Preparation for a PIMS certification audit

Training & Certification Guide

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
  • Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course with one of PECB’s partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the course completion date. The training course fee includes a first exam attempt and one retake; otherwise, retake fees apply.

After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential. The certification requirements for ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer are:

ISO/IEC 27701 Provisional Implementer

  • Exam: PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam
  • Professional experience: None
  • PIMS project experience: None
  • Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

ISO/IEC 27701 Implementer

  • Professional experience: 2 years (1 in privacy management)
  • PIMS project experience: At least 200 hours

ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer

  • Professional experience: 5 years (2 in privacy management)
  • PIMS project experience: At least 300 hours

ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Implementer

  • Professional experience: 10 years (7 in privacy management)
  • PIMS project experience: At least 1,000 hours

 

Why train with Trainocate

Privacy risks and data protection challenges continue to increase as organizations collect, process, and manage personally identifiable information across different systems, jurisdictions, and business activities. The best way to address these challenges is through the proper implementation and management of privacy controls, privacy principles, and best practices. Privacy protection is also a key expectation and requirement of customers, regulators, business partners, and other interested parties.

This eLearning training course is designed to prepare you for implementing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on the requirements and guidance of ISO/IEC 27701. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a PIMS, helping organizations manage privacy risks and support compliance with applicable data protection requirements.

After attending the eLearning training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701.

Our eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session.

  • The entire training course and examination are carried out electronically, requiring only a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and internet access.
  • Access the training courses 24/7 and dictate the pace of your study without worrying about schedules, travelling, accommodation, or taking days off work.
  • Unlimited access allows you to return to any section of the training course as needed.
  • Every training course consists of several video sections designed to make the information easy to receive and process.
  • eLearning provides a convenient way to effectively enhance your professional skills.

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer eLearning training course is delivered on the myPECB platform. Once logged on using your PECB account, you will be able to browse through the sections of the eLearning course.

The course content is available in video format, together with regular training course materials structured in different training course days. Additional files are available in an editable format, with case studies, exercises, and exercise correction key files available depending on the training course.

Quizzes are incorporated into myPECB to ensure that the eLearning training courses are as interactive as possible.

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  • Access the materials on myPECB
  • Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams

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