ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer (Privacy Information Management System) - Self-Paced Learning

REQUIREMENTS

• Requirements to take course - A fundamental understanding of information security and comprehensive knowledge of the ISMS implementation principles.
• Requirements for credential certification, please refer to the table under "Certification".

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a PIMS.
• Learn about the correlation between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Understand the operation of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701 and its principal processes.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the specific context of an organization.
• Develop the expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a PIMS.

This is a Self-Paced Learning Programme. Here is a guided schedule that you may use as a reference. You will be required to book your online exam. (Email instructions will be provided)

GUIDED SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27701 and initiation of a PIMS

• Programme objective and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Fundamental concepts and principles of information security and privacy
• Initiation of the PIMS implementation
• Analysis of the ISMS scope and Statement of Applicability
• PIMS scope
• Management approval
• Privacy policy
• Privacy risk assessment

Day 2 - Planning the implementation of a PIMS

• Privacy impact assessment
• PIMS Statement of Applicability
• Documentation management
• Selection of controls
• Implementation of controls

Day 3 - Implementing a PIMS

• Implementation of controls (cont’d)
• Implementation of controls specific for PII controllers
• Implementation of controls specific for PII processors

Day 4 - PIMS monitoring, continual improvement and preparation for the certification audit

• Awareness, training, and communication
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and management review
• Internal audit
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparing for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing of the programme

Day 5 - Certification exam

DELIVERY FORMAT

This is a self-paced learning programme. There are no trainers.

DURATION

Self-Paced

EXAMINATION

The examination duration is 3 hours by *online proctoring. Exam format will be essay questions. 

*Online proctoring: candidates are free to select to do it at their convenient location, date, and time using their laptop. Candidates are remotely invigilated by PECB authorized invigilators via webcam.

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Domain 2 Privacy Information Management System controls and best practices
• Domain 3 Planning a PIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 4 Implementing a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 5 Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Domain 6 Continuous improvement of a PIMS based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Domain 7 Preparing for a PIMS certification audit

For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/examination-rules-and-policies)

CERTIFICATION

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. Certification fees are included in the exam price.

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies. (https://pecb.com/en/certification-rules-and-policies)

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.

For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE POLICY
Overview

PECB certified professionals who follow this policy and successfully comply with its requirements will be able to continually demonstrate competence, broaden knowledge, and consequently renew their certification(s). 
The CPD requirements are set and overseen by the PECB Scheme Committee

To know more, please click here.

• Exam fee
• Certification fees
• Training materials and practical examples
• In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam for a second time at no additional fees within a time frame of 12 months following the initial exam date

COURSE FEE

The course fee is USD$600 (Excludes Goods & Services Tax if applicable).

As the programme is self-paced learning, it is non-refundable.

NOTE: There is no government funding for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents for this course.

Payment can be made by the following means below. Cheque payments will not be accepted. 

1. Bank transfer in US dollars. (Details for transfer will be provided in the invoice)

2. Credit card

3. Credit card promotion: 

a. Singapore OCBC card holders: 12-month interest-free instalment payment. Instalment payment will be in Singapore dollars based on the prevailing currency exchange rate. 

All queries to be directed to courses@straitsinteractive.com.

REGISTRATION

The course fee is USD$600 (Excludes Goods & Services Tax if applicable).

Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment via bank transfer or credit card. Note that course materials will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment.

For more information about the ISO courses, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. As Straits is only a Singapore-based reseller of selected PECB courses, Straits will not be able to offer any learning support in relation to the materials nor address any concerns or issues in relation to the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme.
2. All queries in relation to PECB Self-Paced Learning Pogramme are to be channelled to PECB directly at [https://pecb.com/en/contact-us].
3. The PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme is provided to you "as is" directly from PECB. As such, Straits has no control over the quality or merchantability of its contents, as such we disclaim any liabilities or implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability over the quality of the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme/content.
4. Straits recommends you to complete the PECB Self-Paced Learning Programme and the exam within 12 months from the date of purchase.

Feel free to share with us your good news of passing the exam or if you are interested in furthering your competency by writing in to us at courses@straitsinteractive.com.

CONFIRMATION & RESERVATION

Participants will receive an email acknowledgement for the self-paced learning programme followed by an invoice shortly. Full payment must be made before course material will be released electronically by PECB within 5 working days upon receipt of payment. PECB will send 2 emails containing instructions on how to view the course material and the exam coupon code with instructions on how to schedule the online exam.

CANCELLATION

As this is a self-paced learning programme, there will be no refund for any cancellation or withdrawal.