ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training course teaches you how to design, implement, and manage a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701 (2025 version) and personal data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR). It prepares you for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam and certification.
1. Why should you participate ?
Privacy is no longer an isolated “legal issue”: organizations must demonstrate control over the processing of personally identifiable information (PII), data protection risks, and related controls. Implementing a PIMS enables organizations to systematize this control: governance, documentation, controls, effectiveness monitoring, and continuous improvement.
The training helps you to :
- Translate ISO/IEC 27701 into an implementation plan (scope, roles, objectives, roadmap)
- Conduct an analysis and mitigation of risks related to personally identifiable information (PII) and select appropriate controls
- Define specific requirements and measures for PII Controllers and PII Processors
- Build auditable evidence (documented information, traceability, metrics)
- Prepare an organization for a PIMS certification audit
2. Who is this training intended for ?
The training helps you to :
- Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
- Compliance and Privacy Officers (including roles such as DPO, depending on the organization)
- Security managers looking to extend an ISMS approach to privacy protection
- PIMS project team members / data governance
- Officials responsible for ensuring compliance with personal data protection requirements
3. Learning objectives
Upon completion of the training, you will be able to :
- Explain the fundamental concepts of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
- Interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS (methodology, governance, deliverables)
- Support the effectiveness, measurement, and continuous improvement of the PIMS
- Understand the requirements of an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit
4. Educational approach
The training combines :
- Theory, workshops, and case studies
- Guided exercises (PIMS scope, gap analysis, implementation plan, SoA)
- Quizzes and practice scenarios to help you prepare effectively for the exam
5. Are there any prerequisites ?
- A fundamental understanding of privacy management
- In-depth knowledge of the principles underlying the implementation of PIMS
6. Training program
The training takes place over 4 days :
1° First day
Introduction & Launch of PIMS
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards & regulatory frameworks (guidelines)
- Key PIMS concepts, fundamentals of information security and personal information (PII) protection
- Starting the implementation: context, stakeholders, PIMS scope
2° Second day
Implementation Plan
- Leadership, roles, and organization
- Gap analysis
- Personal data protection policy
- Analysis and management of risks related to personal data
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) and Personal Information (PII) protection objectives
3° Third day
PIMS Implementation
- Skills & Awareness
- Communication
- Management of Documented Information
- Selection, Design, and Deployment of Controls
4° Fourth day
Management, Improvement & Audit Preparation
- Monitoring / Measurement / Evaluation
- Internal Audit & Management Review
- Nonconformities, Corrective Actions
- Continuous Improvement
- Certification Audit Preparation
7. PECB Certification exam
The exam lasts 3 hours and covers the following areas :
- Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy management system
- PIMS Controls and Best Practices
- Planning the Implementation of a PIMS in Accordance with ISO/IEC 27701
- Implementation of the PIMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701
- Performance Evaluation, Monitoring, and Measurement of a PIMS
- Continuous improvement of a PIMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701
- Preparing for a PIMS certification audit
8. Additional training
To strengthen your expertise :
9. FAQ
1) What is the purpose of the ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training ?
Learn the methodology and deliverables needed to implement a PIMS, manage risks related to personally identifiable information (PII), select controls, measure effectiveness, and prepare for certification.
2) Is ISO/IEC 27701 the same as the “GDPR” ?
No : The GDPR is a legal regulation, while ISO/IEC 27701 is a management framework (PIMS). In practice, a PIMS helps structure compliance (governance, evidence, continuous improvement).
3) Is this useful if we already have ISO/IEC 27001 ?
Yes : ISO/IEC 27701 extends the management framework to specifically cover PII, with associated objectives, controls, and requirements.
→ For more information : ISO 27001 and ISO 27701: What’s New in ISO 27701:2025
4) What deliverables will I be able to produce by the end of the project ?
PIMS scope, deployment plan, gap analysis, PII risk assessment, SoA, controls, metrics, documentary evidence, and audit preparation.
5) Is this suitable for compliance and data teams (not “security”) ?
Yes : PIMS covers PII end-to-end (governance, roles, communication, documentation, risks, improvement).
10. Conclusion
The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer training course is a catalyst for professionals seeking to institutionalize privacy protection: governance, PII risks, controls, auditable evidence, and continuous improvement. It prepares you for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer exam and equips you with skills that are immediately applicable in GDPR and PII compliance contexts.
