Privacy & Data Protection
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
Learn to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a privacy information management system (PIMS) — and take an organisation from first scoping to certification-ready. Self-paced on myPECB, with 24/7 access.
Veloraa Training
COURSE INFORMATION
Your Learning, at a Glance
- Price
- 899 USD
999 USD - Category
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Duration
- Self-paced; suggested pace: 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours per week
- Format
- Self-paced online eLearning via myPECB
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (subject to passing the exam and meeting certification requirements)
Course Overview
The Credential for People Who Build Privacy Management, Not Just Describe It
Privacy risks keep growing as organisations handle personally identifiable information (PII) across systems, jurisdictions and business activities. ISO/IEC 27701 gives them structured way to manage it through a privacy information management system (PIMS).
As a Lead Implementer, you plan and run the PIMS project — from gap analysis, privacy policy and risk treatment to controls, monitoring and certification readiness — using PECB’s IMS2 methodology. Veloraa delivers the official PECB curriculum online, with practical examples, exercises and quizzes so you can apply what you learn straight away.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who will build, run or advise on privacy management
No prior ISO/IEC 27701 knowledge or coding skills needed.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Master PIMS fundamentals - Explain the concepts and principles of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701.
- Interpret the requirements - Read ISO/IEC 27701 clause by clause from an implementer’s view.
- Plan the implementation - Initiate and plan a PIMS using PECB’s IMS2 method and recognised best practice.
- Manage privacy risk - Run privacy risk assessment and treatment and produce a Statement of Applicability.
- Design and implement controls - Select privacy controls and put them into day-to-day operation.
- Operate and measure - Run competence, communication and documentation, then evaluate performance.
- Drive continual improvement - Lead internal audit, management review and corrective action.
- Prepare for certification - Interpret the requirements of an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit and get ready for it.
Curriculum
Lessons follow the order you’d use on a real PIMS project. Quizzes throughout.
Foundations of Privacy Management4 Lessons
- 1. Course Objectives and Structure
- 2. Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
- 3. The Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
- 4. Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Information Security and Privacy
You Will Be Able To Understand the PIMS and how ISO/IEC 27701 fits with other frameworks
Planning the PIMS10 Lessons
- 5. Initiating the PIMS Implementation
- 6. Understanding the Organisation and Its Context
- 7. PIMS Scope
- 8. Leadership and Commitment
- 9. Organisational Structure
- 10. Gap Analysis
- 11. Privacy Policy
- 12. Privacy Risk Assessment and Treatment
- 13. Statement of Applicability
- 14. Privacy Objectives
You Will Be Able To Scope the PIMS, win commitment, assess privacy risk and complete the SoA
Implementing the PIMS5 Lessons
- 15. Competence and Awareness
- 16. Communication
- 17. Management of Documented Information
- 18. Selection and Design of Controls
- 19. Implementation of Controls
You Will Be Able To Put competence, communication, documentation and controls into practice
Monitoring and Improvement5 Lessons
- 20. Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
- 21. Internal Audit
- 22. Management Review
- 23. Treatment of Nonconformities
- 24. Continual Improvement
You Will Be Able To Measure performance, audit the system and run corrective action
Certification Readiness2 Lessons
- 25. Preparing for the Certification Audit
- 26. Course Close and Exam Preparation
You Will Be Able To Get the organisation audit-ready and prepare for the exam
Downloadable Resources: 450+ pages of course notes with practical examples, exercises and quizzes, in editable formats.
What’s Included
- 26 video lessons Expert-led, with quizzes
- 450+ pages of notes Practical examples, exercises & quizzes
- Exam voucher Plus one free retake within 12 months
- Certification fee No extra cost once you pass
- 31 CPD credits Attestation of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need Legal or Technical Skills?
No. The course focuses on privacy management systems and controls, not law or coding.
How Long Do I Have to Finish?
You get [ACCESS PERIOD] of unlimited access and study at your own pace. You can take the exam whenever you are ready.
Is the Exam Online?
Yes. You book it through PECB Exams and take it remotely.
What If I Fail the Exam?
You get one free retake within 12 months of completing the course.
Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor — Which Should I Take?
Choose Lead Implementer if you will build or run a PIMS, and Lead Auditor if you will assess one. Many professionals take both.
Can My Team Enrol Together?
Yes. Veloraa offers corporate and bespoke programmes. Use the enquiry form below for group pricing.
Exam & Certification
Your Path to Certification
The online exam covers seven competency domains. Your fee includes a first attempt and one free retake within 12 months of completing the course.
- Complete the eLearning
24 lessons and quizzes · earn 31 CPD credits
- Pass the Exam
Book online at a time that suits you
- Apply for Your Credential
Choose the level that matches your experience
- Sign the Code of Ethics
Then receive your PECB certificate
- Maintain It
Annual maintenance and continuing education
Exam Domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a PIMS
- Initiation of the PIMS implementation
- Planning a PIMS implementation
- Implementing a PIMS
- Monitoring and measuring a PIMS
- Continual improvement of a PIMS
- Preparing for a PIMS certification audit
Credential Levels
| Credential | Experience | Project Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Implementer | None | None |
| Implementer | 2 yrs (1 in privacy mgmt) | 200 hours |
| Lead Implementer This Course | 5 yrs (2 in privacy mgmt) | 300 hours |
| Senior Lead Implementer | 10 yrs (7 in privacy mgmt) | 1,000 hours |
All levels require passing the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Holders of both Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor who pass four additional Foundation exams qualify for PECB Master.
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