Course Overview

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is a comprehensive, self-paced online certification training programme designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in ISO/IEC 27001. It explores ISO/IEC 27001, ISMS, Lead Auditor, ISO 19011 and Audit Findings and equips you with the skills to master the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, apply audit principles and ISO 19011 guidance and plan and prepare a ISMS audit. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this ISO/IEC 27001 course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for management system managers and auditors & consultants, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in ISO Management Systems. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion, while preparing thoroughly for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification.

Course Description

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application and structured preparation for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination. It is suitable for management system managers, auditors & consultants, compliance & quality staff and implementation teams, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in ISO Management Systems.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of ISO/IEC 27001, and develops the practical capabilities required to master the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, apply audit principles and ISO 19011 guidance and plan and prepare a ISMS audit.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification training
  • Coverage of the key ISO Management Systems knowledge areas
  • Audit Principles & ISO/IEC 27001
  • Audit Programme & Initiation
  • Preparing the Audit
  • Conducting the Audit
  • Findings & Reporting
  • Follow-up & Certification
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Structured preparation for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination
  • Revision and knowledge-check activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of ISO/IEC 27001 concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISMS
  • Lead Auditor
  • ISO 19011
  • Audit Findings
  • Certification Audit
  • Audit Principles & ISO/IEC 27001
  • Audit Programme & Initiation
  • Preparing the Audit
  • Conducting the Audit
  • Findings & Reporting
  • Follow-up & Certification
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice

Course Key Features

Master the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001

Apply audit principles and ISO 19011 guidance

Plan and prepare a ISMS audit

Conduct audits and gather objective evidence

Raise findings, non-conformities and reports

Manage an audit programme and follow-up

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Who Usually Attend

Management System Managers

Those implementing or maintaining ISO management systems.

Auditors & Consultants

Internal and lead auditors and management-system consultants.

Compliance & Quality Staff

Professionals responsible for compliance, quality and risk.

Implementation Teams

Team members rolling out or improving a management system.

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Course Outline

The information security management system and requirements

Audit principles and types

ISO 19011 and 17021

Managing an audit programme

Initiating the audit

Document review

Audit plan and checklists

Working documents

Roles of the audit team

Opening meeting and interviews

Collecting and verifying evidence

Audit sampling

Identifying non-conformities

Writing audit findings

Audit report and closing meeting

Corrective action and verification

Certification decisions

Auditor competence and ethics

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Frequently Asked Questions

This Lead Auditor programme equips you to plan, conduct, report and manage audits of a information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 19011 principles. You will develop the skills to lead certification and internal audits with confidence. Key areas include ISO/IEC 27001, ISMS, Lead Auditor and ISO 19011.

By the end of the course you will be able to master the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, apply audit principles and ISO 19011 guidance, plan and prepare a ISMS audit and conduct audits and gather objective evidence.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Audit Principles & ISO/IEC 27001, Audit Programme & Initiation, Preparing the Audit, Conducting the Audit, Findings & Reporting and Follow-up & Certification.

You will develop practical skills to conduct audits and gather objective evidence, raise findings, non-conformities and reports and manage an audit programme and follow-up — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for management System Managers, auditors & Consultants, compliance & Quality Staff and implementation Teams. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in iSO/IEC 27001 will benefit.

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is aimed at experienced professionals who already have a working knowledge of the field and want to deepen their expertise. If you are new to the area, a foundation-level course first will help you get the most from it.

Yes. The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is designed for professionals in ISO Management Systems and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through preparing the Audit — so you can put the learning into practice.

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 5 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in iSO/IEC 27001. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

Your understanding is reinforced through knowledge checks and exam-style practice throughout. The course is aligned to the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor syllabus and prepares you for the official examination, which is set and administered separately by an accredited ISO certification body.

No — completing this programme awards a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion. The official ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential is awarded by an accredited ISO certification body only after you pass their separate examination, which you register for and sit directly with them. This course prepares you thoroughly for that exam.

There are no strict prerequisites to enrol on the Duxford course — a basic working familiarity with the subject is helpful. Eligibility and any prerequisites for the official ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination are set by an accredited ISO certification body, so we recommend checking their current requirements before booking.

Managing an audit programme. Initiating the audit.

Opening meeting and interviews. Collecting and verifying evidence.

Identifying non-conformities. Writing audit findings.

Yes. Lead Auditor is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside ISO/IEC 27001, ISMS and ISO 19011.

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.