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GAICC ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Certification

Master the competence to plan, lead and report Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, evaluating conformity to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Last Updated: June, 2026
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GAICC ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Course

  • Format: 60 scored items — 45 single-answer MCQ plus 15 multi-answer
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Passing score: 70%
  • Delivery: Online AI-proctored or test centre
  • Certification: GAICC Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
  • Validity: 3 years (renewable with CPD credits)
  • Digital Certificate & Badge: Secure, verifiable, and shareable

Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Download the full ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam Content Outline for the complete breakdown of domains, weightings, tasks, enablers and exam structure.
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Career Opportunities

Becoming a certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor positions you for senior assurance, audit and information security roles.

Potential Roles After Certification:

  • ISMS Lead Auditor – Lead third-party certification audits on behalf of a certification body under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
  • Information Security Auditor – Plan and run internal and supplier ISMS audits against ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
  • GRC / Compliance Manager – Own audit programmes, findings management and corrective-action verification.
  • Information Security Consultant– Advise clients on audit readiness, evidence packs and Stage 1 / Stage 2 preparation.
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GAICC Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Course

Issued By Global AI Certification Council

Prepare for your ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification with this course

GAICC ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Course

This certification validates that you can lead second-party and initial third-party ISMS audits at Stage 1 and Stage 2. You will demonstrate audit-team leadership, programme management, evidence collection, findings classification, closing meetings and audit reporting, applying audit principles impartially and ethically.

The exam assesses the competence to plan, lead and report ISMS audits under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, evaluating conformity to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, with items pitched predominantly at the Apply, Analyse and Evaluate cognitive levels through scenario-based questions.

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This Course includes:

  • 200+ Pages of Study Material
  • CPD/PDU hours on Completion
  • Certificate of Completion - Required for Exam Eligibility
  • 2-day Self-paced Duration
  • Exam Simulator Access
  • Exam Voucher Included

Who Is This Certification For?

  • Lead & Senior Auditors
  • ISMS Implementers & Managers
  • Certification Body Auditors
  • GRC & Information Security Professionals

Practical Outcomes You’ll Achieve

By the end of this course, you will be able to lead a full ISMS audit lifecycle with confidence and impartiality:

  • Plan, lead and report Stage 1 and Stage 2 ISMS audits under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
  • Build audit plans, scopes, criteria and checklists, and run opening and closing meetings.
  • Collect sufficient and appropriate evidence through interviews, observation and sampling.
  • Audit the Statement of Applicability and risk treatment against Clause 6 and Annex A.
  • Classify findings and grade nonconformities as major or minor with evidence-based reasoning.
  • Produce audit reports, conclusions and certification recommendations.
  • Verify corrective actions and close out the audit with professional ethics and impartiality.
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Course Modules

Domains, Tasks & Enablers

Explore the tasks and illustrative enablers covered within each domain.
Domain I · 25%

Audit Principles, ISO 19011 & Programme Management

  • Apply the principles of auditing: integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based and risk-based approaches.
  • Manage an audit programme: objectives, risks and opportunities, resources, auditor competence, monitoring and review.
  • Distinguish audit types and the certification framework: first-, second- and third-party audits; ISO/IEC 17021-1; Stage 1 and Stage 2.
  • Establish auditor competence and impartiality: competence criteria, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of audit information.

Conducting the ISMS Audit

  • Plan and initiate the audit: audit plan, scope and criteria, document review, checklists, opening meeting.
  • Collect and verify audit evidence: interviews, observation, sampling, sufficiency and appropriateness, audit trails.
  • Audit the Statement of Applicability and risk process against Clause 6 and Annex A.
  • Identify and grade findings: conformity, nonconformity (major/minor), opportunities for improvement.
  • Communicate during the audit: auditee liaison, managing access, on-site conduct, closing meeting.

Evaluating Conformity: Clauses 4–10 & Annex A

  • Audit the management-system clauses 4–10: context, leadership, planning/risk, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement.
  • Audit Annex A control implementation and effectiveness across the four themes against the SoA and risk treatment.
  • Evaluate documented information and records (Clause 7.5): integrity, availability, retention.

Reporting, Nonconformities, Follow-up & Ethics

  • Prepare the audit report and conclusions: findings, conclusions, recommendations, draft and final report, certification recommendation.
  • Manage nonconformities and follow-up: corrective-action review, verification of effectiveness, audit closure.
  • Apply professional ethics and impartiality: conflict-of-interest management, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, professional behaviour.

What the Exam Assesses

Domains & Weightings

The body of knowledge is consolidated into four weighted domains across 60 scored items.
# Domain Weight Items (of 60)
I Audit Principles, ISO 19011 and Audit Programme Management 25% 15
II Conducting the ISMS Audit 40% 24
III Evaluating Conformity: Clauses 4–10 and Annex A Controls 20% 12
IV Reporting, Nonconformities, Follow-up and Ethics 15% 9
Total 100% 60

Assessment

Examination Structure

A scenario-based examination measuring applied audit competence.
Number of items
60 scored items (45 single-answer MCQ + 15 multi-answer)
Format
MCQ with 4 options (A–D); multi-answer with 5 options (A–E, select all that apply, no partial credit)
Duration
90 minutes
Delivery
Online AI-proctored or test centre; closed book; randomised
Pass mark
70% scaled (provisional; to be confirmed by a modified-Angoff study)
Cognitive level
Predominantly Apply / Analyse / Evaluate; scenario-based
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Hiroshi Nakamura

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The scenario-based approach mirrored real Stage 2 audits. I walked into my first lead audit fully prepared.

Caroline Hughes

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Clear mapping of ISO 19011 and 17021-1 to the actual audit lifecycle. The findings-classification module was excellent.

Samuel Otieno

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The control map and workpaper templates alone were worth the enrollment. Highly practical and well structured.

Isabella Rossi

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The course strengthened my audit skills with practical guidance on audit planning, evidence collection, and nonconformity management.

David Chen

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The audit methodology and reporting guidance were extremely valuable. The course provided a clear understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 conformity assessment and audit execution.

Maria Gutierrez

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The scenario-based approach helped me develop confidence in leading audits and communicating findings. The coverage of ISO 19011 principles and auditor ethics was particularly insightful.

Included: High-Value Resources

Course materials and tools to accelerate your path to certification.
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause & Annex A Control Map
  • Structural Reference & Control Map (GAICC-REF-27001-001)
  • Audit Workpaper & Checklist Templates
  • Nonconformity & Audit Report Templates
  • Scenario-Based Exam Simulator Access
  • 1 Exam Voucher

Everything Included: Course + CPD/PDU Credit + Exam

GAICC ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

4 days · Self-paced · CPD/PDUs on completion

What's included?
  • 90/180/360-day access
  • All video lessons and tutorials
  • Scenario-based exam simulator access
  • Audit templates, checklists and control map
  • 1 exam voucher included
  • Digital certificate + badge provided

Member Price

US$498

Full Price

US$675

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US$99 is included in the above member price.

Have Questions?

Frequently asked questions.

It assesses the competence to plan, lead and report ISMS audits under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, evaluating conformity to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 across four weighted domains.
60 scored items: 45 single-answer multiple-choice questions (4 options, A–D) and 15 multi-answer questions (5 options, A–E, select all that apply, no partial credit), completed in 90 minutes.
70% scaled. This is provisional and will be confirmed by a modified-Angoff standard-setting study.
Online AI-proctored or at a test centre. It is closed book and randomised.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, with audit practice grounded in ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.
The scheme references ISO/IEC 17024:2026 (Third Edition), IAS AC474 (June 2024) and IAF MD25, and is aligned with the GAICC ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor scheme.
Comparable schemes organise the body of knowledge into seven domains spanning ISMS fundamentals, audit principles, preparation, conducting, closing and programme management. GAICC consolidates these into four domains weighted 25/40/20/15.
Instructor

Dr Faiz Rasool

Director at the Global AI Certification Council (GAICC) and PM Training School

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A globally certified instructor in ISO/IEC, PMI®, TOGAF®, SAFe®, and Scrum.org disciplines. With over three years’ hands-on experience in ISO/IEC 42001 AI governance, he delivers training and consulting across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the UAE, combining high-end credentials with practical, real-world expertise and global reach.

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