Overview

Certifying Body

ACS-GP 

Duration

5 days

Evaluation

MCQ
Exam(45 minutes)and lead auditor ISMS simulation exercise.

Course Category

Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

Learning Mode

Online

Qualification Structure

Upon completion of the ACS-GP USA ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Course, participants will be able to demonstrate competency in the following eight objectives.

  • Understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and their application to ISMS auditing.
  • Learn advanced audit principles and leadership techniques per ISO 19011:2018 guidelines.
  • Develop skills to plan, manage, and lead ISMS audits for certification purposes.
  • Identify information security-related non-conformities and compliance issues in complex scenarios.
  • Explore methods for evaluating security risks and recommending strategic corrective actions.
  • Gain knowledge of audit reporting, follow-up, and certification decision-making processes.
  • Understand the responsibilities of a lead auditor in managing audit teams and stakeholders.
  • Learn to assess ISMS effectiveness and drive continual information security improvement.

Upon the Successfully Completion, ACS-GP USA ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Course, learners will be able to

  • Lead and conduct Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and internationally recognized auditing guidelines.
  • Plan, organize, and manage complex ISMS audit programs while effectively coordinating audit teams and resources.
  • Evaluate information security controls and identify nonconformities, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues within organizational information security frameworks.
  • Assess information security risks and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions to enhance ISMS effectiveness.
  • Collect, analyze, and verify audit evidence to determine conformity with ISO 27001:2022 requirements and organizational objectives.
  • Prepare detailed, accurate, and professional audit reports that support informed decision-making and continual improvement.
  • Manage certification, surveillance, and recertification audit activities while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate leadership in driving continual improvement, strengthening information security governance, and ensuring successful audit outcomes across Information Security Management Systems.
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates should have at least two years of work experience in IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or related fields.
  • Since the course is delivered in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and communication.

What You Need to Know

This course provides the advanced knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, lead, conduct, and manage Information Security Management System audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

A Lead Auditor plans, leads, and manages ISMS audits, evaluates compliance with ISO 27001 requirements, leads audit teams, reviews findings, and ensures audit objectives are achieved effectively.

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and auditing principles.
  • Develop the competence to lead and manage ISMS audits effectively.
  • Enhance understanding of information security risks, controls, and compliance obligations.
  • Learn how to evaluate audit findings and recommend effective corrective actions.
  • Improve organizational information security performance and resilience.
  • Strengthen professional credentials in information security auditing and compliance.
  • Increase career advancement opportunities in the global cybersecurity and information security sector.

Upon completing this qualification, learners may progress to:

  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course
  • Advanced Cybersecurity and Information Security Certifications
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Qualifications
  • ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Lead Auditor
  • ISO 20000 IT Service Management Lead Auditor
  • Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Programs
  • Information Security Leadership and Risk Management Qualifications

Yes. Consultants benefit greatly from ISO 27001 Lead Auditor skills as it enhances their ability to advise organizations on compliance, risk management, and certification readiness.

Yes, the ACS‑GP USA ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Course is internationally recognized, aligning with ISO 19011:2018 guidelines and valued by certification bodies worldwide.

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