What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing 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 do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

This training course is designed to prepare its participants implement a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in compliance with the requirements and guidance of the ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of privacy information management and learn how to manage and process data while complying with various data privacy regimes. 

After mastering the implementation and management of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Implementer Certificate proves that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements in an organization.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management 
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Privacy Information Management System
• Individuals responsible and accountable for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within organizations
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy regimes requirements
• PIMS team members

Training course agenda

Learning objectives

After successfully completing the training course, you will be able to:

• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a PIMS.
• Learn about the correlation between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Understand the operation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 and its principal processes.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the specific context of an organization.
• Develop the expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a PIMS.

Educational 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

Examination

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

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

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

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

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

For more information about ISO/IEC 27701 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow the best implementation practices and include activities such as:

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

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