All ISO 27001 training
New to information security or ready to build on your ISO 27001 knowledge? Explore ISO Specialist Academy’s training courses below, from the basics and security awareness to internal auditing and implementing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Our practical training helps you understand ISO 27001 and apply it in your business. Build the skills to manage risks, protect information and support certification, while creating a stronger, more resilient business.
What we can do for you
Enter at the level that fits your role and experience. All prices are per learner.
Cyber Awareness Training
Introduce every employee to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the role they play in protecting your organisation's information.
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What's covered
- What is cybersecurity?
- Common cyber threats
- Phishing and social engineering
- Passwords and authentication
- Safe use of devices and systems
- Data protection
- Incident reporting
- Employee responsibilities
- Introduction to ISO 27001
Outcome: Employees understand basic cybersecurity risks and how their behaviour contributes to information security.
ISO 27001 Introduction Training
A practical understanding of ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems: what the standard requires and what implementation involves.
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Module 1 — ISO 27001 Fundamentals
- What is ISO 27001?
- Why organisations implement it
- What is an ISMS?
- Confidentiality, integrity and availability
Module 2 — Understanding the Standard
- ISO 27001 structure and requirements
- Context and leadership
- Planning, support and operation
- Performance evaluation and improvement
Module 3 — Information Security Risk
- Identifying risks
- Risk assessment
- Risk treatment
- Introduction to Annex A controls
Module 4 — Certification
- Certification process
- Audit stages
- Preparing for certification
- Maintaining certification
Outcome: Learners understand what ISO 27001 requires and what implementation involves.
ISO 27001 Implementation Training
Learn how to establish and begin implementing an ISO 27001 management system, from scope and risk assessment to Annex A controls and internal audit.
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Week 1 — Build the Foundation
- ISMS Foundations (60 min)
- Context & Scope (60 min)
- Leadership & Responsibilities (90 min)
- Risk Assessment (90 min)
- Risk Treatment & Statement of Applicability (90 min)
Week 2 — Implement & Prepare
- Annex A Controls (90 min)
- Documentation & Operations (60 min)
- Monitoring, Internal Audit & Management Review (60 min)
- Non-conformities & Continual Improvement (60 min)
Practical assignment (2–3 hours)
- Begin building an ISMS using your own organisation or a case study
Outcome: Learners understand how to establish and begin implementing an ISO 27001 management system.
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training
A professional programme that gives you the knowledge and practical capability to lead a full ISO 27001 implementation project through to certification.
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Week 1 — Plan
- ISMS implementation planning
- Project planning, roles and responsibilities
- Context, interested parties and ISMS boundaries
Week 2 — Assess
- Risk identification, analysis and evaluation
- Risk register
- Treatment plans, control selection and SoA
Week 3 — Implement
- Annex A control categories
- Policies, procedures, technical and organisational controls
- Competence, awareness, communication and change management
Week 4 — Measure & Improve
- Monitoring, measurement and KPIs
- Internal audit and management review
- Corrective action and Stage 1 & 2 audit readiness
Week 5 — Practical Application
- Implementation workshop (2–3 hours)
- Scope → Risk → Treatment → SoA → Controls → Audit → Improvement
Week 6 — Assessment
- Final assessment
- Practical presentation / case study
- Feedback and completion
Outcome: Learners develop the knowledge and practical capability to lead an ISO 27001 implementation project.
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to plan, conduct, report on and lead ISO 27001 audits, including first-, second- and third-party audits.
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Week 1 — Audit Foundations
- Audit principles
- ISO 27001 requirements
- Auditor responsibilities
- Audit planning and programme
Week 2 — Audit Preparation
- Scope, objectives and criteria
- Audit plans and evidence requirements
- Preparing audit questions
Week 3 — Conducting the Audit
- Interview techniques
- Gathering objective evidence and sampling
- Assessing controls
- Identifying findings and non-conformities
Week 4 — Reporting
- Writing audit findings and reports
- Corrective actions
- Follow-up audits and closing findings
Week 5 — Leading the Audit
- Leading an audit team
- Managing the audit process
- First-, second- and third-party audits
- Practical audit simulation
Week 6 — Assessment
- Practical audit exercise
- Final assessment
- Feedback and completion
Outcome: Learners develop the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct and lead ISO 27001 audits.
Your ISO 27001 learning path
Start where you are. Everyone begins with awareness and the introduction, practitioners move on to implementation, and professionals choose Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
Cyber Awareness
½ day · R914
EveryoneISO 27001 Introduction
1 day · R2,869
PractitionerISO 27001 Implementation
2 weeks · R6,894
ProfessionalLead Implementer
4–6 weeks · R17,244
ProfessionalLead Auditor
5–6 weeks · R20,684
| Course | Time | Structure | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Awareness | ½ day | 2–3 hours | R914 |
| ISO 27001 Introduction | 1 day | 5–6 hours | R2,869 |
| ISO 27001 Implementation | 2 days | 2 weeks / 10–12 hours | R6,894 |
| ISO 27001 Lead Implementer | 4 days | 4–6 weeks / 20–24 hours | R17,244 |
| ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | 5 days | 5–6 weeks / 25–30 hours | R20,684 |
Designed around real working lives
All our training is currently delivered virtually, in live online sessions you can join from anywhere. Every course follows the same practical five-step model.
Short, focused lessons
15–30 minutes
Practical exercises
30–90 minutes
Live facilitator workshops
60–120 minutes
Real-world output
Create something relevant to your own organisation
Check your progress
Knowledge check or practical assessment
What you'll take away
The strength of our training is the combination of practice, interaction and direct applicability. After your course you'll:
- apply ISO 27001 directly to your own organisation
- understand the requirements through real-world cases
- have templates and tools ready to use
- feel confident in your information security role
- be able to explain the ISMS to management and colleagues
Which training is right for me?
Want everyone to work securely? Start with Cyber Awareness for all staff, followed by the ISO 27001 Introduction for the people involved in your ISMS.
Responsible for setting up the ISMS? The Implementation course takes you from scope and risk assessment to controls and internal audit in two weeks.
Leading the project or auditing it? Choose Lead Implementer to run the full certification project, or Lead Auditor to plan and lead ISO 27001 audits.
Not sure which fits your role or learning goals? Request a quote or book a call with Sam, our training coordinator.
Support during and after your training
Your facilitator stays available while you put the theory into practice. Bring the challenges you meet in your own ISMS to the live workshops, learn from fellow participants and ask questions via our helpdesk, also once the course has finished.
We are ISO Specialist Academy
We believe training only has value if you can apply it the very next day. That's why you won't get dry theory from us, but practice-oriented training you can put to work in your organisation immediately.
Our trainers are consultants who guide organisations every day in quality, health and safety, environment and information security. They know what businesses face and translate complex standards into clear, practical steps.
Whether you need to understand a standard, run an internal audit or lead an implementation, our courses give you the knowledge and confidence to do it yourself, with personal attention and room for your questions throughout.
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