1. Understanding ISO 27001 Standards: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 27001 standard, its clauses, requirements, and the framework for an effective ISMS.

2. Auditing Principles and Practices: Learn fundamental auditing principles, methodologies, and best practices applicable specifically to ISMS audits.

3. Roles and Responsibilities of an ISMS Auditor: Understand the responsibilities and roles of an ISMS lead auditor, including planning, executing, reporting, and following up on audits.

4. ISMS Audit Planning and Preparation: Develop skills in planning and preparing for ISMS audits, including creating audit plans, checklists, and understanding the scope of the audit.

5. Conducting ISMS Audits: Acquire practical skills in conducting ISMS audits, including techniques for interviewing, observation, and evidence collection.

6. Reporting and Communicating Audit Findings: Learn effective reporting techniques to communicate audit findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

7. Identifying Non-Conformities and Deviations: Develop the ability to identify non-conformities and deviations from ISO 27001 standards during audits.

8. Corrective Actions and Continuous Improvement: Understand the process of developing corrective action plans and strategies for continuous improvement of an organization's ISMS.

9. Audit Follow-Up and Closure: Gain skills in post-audit activities, verifying corrective actions, and ensuring closure of audit findings.

10. Ethics and Professionalism in Auditing: Understand the ethical considerations and professionalism required when conducting ISMS audits, including confidentiality, impartiality, and integrity.

11. Practical Application and Case Studies: Apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios through case studies, simulations, or real-world examples related to ISMS auditing.

12. Examination and Certification: Prepare for assessments or examinations to demonstrate understanding and competency in ISMS auditing and receive certification upon successful completion.

1. Information Security Professionals: Those directly responsible for managing or overseeing the implementation and maintenance of information security management systems.

2. ISMS Auditors and Compliance Officers: Individuals involved in auditing processes, assessing compliance, and ensuring adherence to information security standards.

3. IT and Security Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing IT systems and security measures within an organization.

4. Risk Management Personnel: Individuals concerned with identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with information security.

5. Quality Assurance and Compliance Professionals: Those involved in quality management systems, integrating information security components, and ensuring compliance.

6. Data Protection Officers (DPOs): Personnel responsible for ensuring data protection and compliance with privacy regulations and standards.

7. Consultants and Advisors: Professionals offering advisory or consulting services in information security and risk management.

8. Anyone Involved in Information Security: Individuals outside these specific roles but who have responsibilities or a keen interest in information security and ISMS implementation.

1. Introduction to ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

• Overview of ISO 27001: its purpose, benefits, and relevance in information security management
• Understanding information security concepts and principles

• Comprehending legal and regulatory requirements related to information security
• Understanding how ISO 27001 aligns with other standards and frameworks

• Detailed exploration of the components of an ISMS as per ISO 27001 requirements
• Understanding risk management, controls, policies, and procedures

• Introduction to auditing principles, methodologies, and techniques specific to ISMS audits
• Roles and responsibilities of an ISMS lead auditor

• In-depth examination of ISO 27001 standards and its clauses
• Understanding the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in the context of ISMS

• Planning and preparation phases of an ISMS audit, including scoping, creating checklists, and developing audit plans

• Practical aspects of conducting ISMS audits, including techniques for interviews, document reviews, and evidence collection

• Effective reporting of audit findings and communicating them to stakeholders
• Preparing comprehensive audit reports

• Techniques for identifying non-conformities and deviations from ISO 27001 standards
• Developing corrective action plans and strategies for improvement

• Post-audit activities, verification of corrective actions, and closure of audit findings
• Ensuring compliance and effectiveness of implemented actions

• Ethical considerations for ISMS auditors, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism

• Real-world scenarios, case studies, and simulations related to ISMS auditing
• Applying learned concepts to practical situations

• Assessments or examinations to evaluate understanding and competency in ISMS auditing
• Certification or recognition upon successful completion