About the Course
The ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Moreover, during this training course, students will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to privacy information management system (PIMS) concepts as specified in ISO/IEC 27701
Day 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS) and certificate exam
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a privacy information management system (PIMS)
Domain 2: Privacy information management system (PIMS)
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within twelve months following the initial exam for free.
*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation are:
Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | PIMMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
An attestation of course completion certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
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