How much does ISO/IEC 27001 training cost?

Implementing ISO/IEC 27001 can seem a little daunting if you’re unsure where to start. A training course is recommended if you want to know how to plan and prepare for the certificate. There are a variety of training courses that will prepare you for getting your ISO; the different types provide different levels of training.

ISO/IEC 27001 training can cost between £1000 – 2500, depending on the type. The training courses we provide here at IMSM cover the responsibilities of an internal auditor, explain the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 and include writing factual audit reports that help improve the ISMS’s effectiveness.

What are the different types of ISO 27001 training?

Lead auditor

If you choose the lead auditor training, you’ll be provided with the necessary skills to lead, plan and execute an ISMS audit. This course is intended for people who already have experience in information technology and wish to pursue a career as an ISO/IEC 27001 lead auditor for certification bodies.

You will learn the following:

• An outline of the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001
• The skills required to carry out an audit and the best practices in audit methodology
• How to plan and conduct an audit
• How to report on and follow up on the audit
• How to identify non-conformities and how these can be corrected

Level of training: Advanced
Cost of training: £1,500 – £2500

Lead Implementer

This type of training provides you with the expertise necessary to support your organisation in implementing, managing and maintaining an ISMS.

You will learn the following:

• The importance of implementing an ISMS system
• How to structure and oversee your ISO/IEC 27001 project, including how to allocate roles
• How to identify threats and vulnerabilities that could cause you to fail the audit
• Best practices for writing policies or other official documents
• How to manage and power continual improvement after becoming ISO/IEC 27001 qualified

Level of training: Advanced
Cost of training: £1800 – 2500

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Internal auditor

Internal auditor training guides you on continually analysing your ISMS system by identifying opportunities for improvement and how to take action to correct areas that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.

You will learn the following:

• An outline of the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001
• A general overview of the certification process
• The mandatory documents needed to implement the ISO/IEC 27001
• How to plan internal audits
• How to recognise and report on non-conformities

Level of training: Foundation/Intermediate
Cost of training: £1000 – 2000

The internal auditor is designed for:

• Those that carry out, or will be carrying out, internal audit activities within their organisation
• Individuals whose responsibility it is to audit information security management systems
• Existing auditors who need a refresher on the key areas of the internal audit process

Internal auditor training gives your business the security that you have a coherent and comprehensive ISMS strategy. We provide training courses delivered privately at your premises.