ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course is a 5-day training programme with mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres, focused on privacy management, ISO/IEC 27701 requirements, PIMS implementation, personal data protection, privacy risk control, and continual improvement.

• Foundation-level training based on ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System principles

• 12 mandatory study units covering PIMS concepts, privacy controls, compliance, auditing, governance, incidents, and ISO/IEC 27001 integration

• Suitable for online, in-person, or blended delivery, subject to Approved Training Centre arrangements

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

• Assessment includes 100 multiple-choice questions

• Minimum passing score of 75% required for successful completion

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course provides learners with a structured understanding of privacy information management based on ISO/IEC 27701. The standard extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 to address privacy concerns and support the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of a Privacy Information Management System.

• Understand the purpose and importance of ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management

• Learn how ISO/IEC 27701 extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002

• Build knowledge of PIMS establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement

• Understand privacy risks, controls, compliance, auditing, governance, and incident response

• Develop awareness of personal data protection, PII, consent, confidentiality, and data subject rights

• Prepare for progression into advanced privacy management, auditing, compliance, and information security roles

Learners completing this course will gain a strong foundation in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a Privacy Information Management System aligned with ISO/IEC 27701 requirements and privacy management best practices.

• Understand the purpose, structure, and importance of a Privacy Information Management System

• Explain key privacy management concepts, including PII, data subject rights, consent, confidentiality, and data protection principles

• Describe the scope, objectives, framework, clauses, annexes, and requirements of ISO/IEC 27701

• Identify and assess privacy risks associated with personal data processing activities

• Apply privacy controls, technical measures, organisational measures, administrative measures, and compliance monitoring practices

• Understand privacy governance, accountability, incident management, auditing, and integration with ISO/IEC 27001

This course is suitable for professionals involved in privacy management, information security, compliance, risk management, auditing, and data protection, as well as individuals seeking foundation-level understanding of privacy principles and ISO/IEC 27701 requirements.

• Privacy management professionals

• Information security professionals

• Compliance officers and compliance coordinators

• Risk management personnel

• Internal auditors and individuals involved in privacy audits

• Data protection, information governance, and privacy support staff

Learners should meet the entry requirements set for the ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System Foundation Course, including age, English proficiency, and sufficient background awareness to engage with privacy and information security concepts.

• Learners must be at least 18 years old, have sufficient English reading, writing, and understanding skills, and should preferably have completed secondary education or equivalent

• No formal academic prerequisites or mandatory work experience are required, although exposure to data protection, privacy management, information security, compliance, auditing, IT concepts, PII, privacy principles, and ISMS terminology is beneficial

The course includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and their ability to apply privacy information management concepts in practical situations.

• Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Evaluation of understanding of ISO/IEC 27701, PIMS, privacy controls, risks, compliance, and practical application

• Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment

Successful completion of this foundation-level qualification supports progression into advanced ISO/IEC 27701 certifications, related ISO management system learning, privacy and compliance roles, and broader professional development in data protection and information security.

• Progress to ICTQual ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer Course

• Progress to ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Qualification

• Progress to related ISO standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 31000, ISO 9001, and ISO 22301

• Pursue career pathways such as Privacy Analyst, Data Protection Officer, Compliance Specialist, Information Governance Officer, privacy consultant, or privacy compliance leader