ISO 27701 Lead Implementer — Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

In this accelerated 3-day ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer course, you’ll learn how to establish, implement, manage, and maintain a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27701:2025.

Guided by expert instructors, the course covers key implementation principles, the extension of ISO/IEC 27001 for privacy, and integration with legal and regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you’ll build the skills to design effective privacy controls, manage risks, and embed privacy into organisational processes.

Achieving the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer certification validates your ability to lead PIMS implementation projects and support organisations in achieving and sustaining compliance with global data protection requirements.

Throughout this course, you'll learn to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Interpret the ISO/IEC 27701 requirements for a PIMS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Apply best practices to support the ongoing effectiveness and improvement of the PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Interpret the requirements for an ISO/IEC 27701 certification audit

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you’ll take the ISO 27701 Lead Implementer exam, backed by our Certification Guarantee for added confidence.

Additionally, upon certification, you’ll earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in Privacy Information Management (PIMS).

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants involved in privacy and data management
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a PIMS within organizations
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with data privacy requirements
• PIMS project implementation team members

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Privacy information management system
• Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
• Initiation of the PIMS implementation
• Understanding the organization and its context
• PIMS scope
• Leadership and commitment
• Organizational structure
• Gap analysis
• Privacy policy
• Privacy risk assessment and treatment process
• Statement of applicability
• Privacy objectives
• Competence and awareness
• Communication
• Management of documented information
• Selection and design of controls
• Implementation of controls
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Closing of the training course and Exam Prep

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
• Format: Essay Type questions, Open Book
• Number of Questions: 12
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system
• Domain 2: Initiation of the PIMS implementation
• Domain 3: Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 4: Implementation of a PIMS based on ISO/IC 27701
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 7: Preparing for a PIMS certification audit

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a designation once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential. 

A fundamental understanding of information privacy is required to attend this training course.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts