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This ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an information security management system based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and applicable international regulatory standards, and to report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011:2026. Note: This document references ISO/IEC 27001:2022 as the information security, cyber security and privacy protection management system standard that provides the context for the internal audit. However, this course does not address ISO/IEC 27001:2022 in detail and does not aim to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to determine conformity, or otherwise, with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Learners requiring the knowledge and skills to conduct an entire information security, cyber security and privacy protection management system audit against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 should be directed to attend a CQI and IRCA or Exemplar Global Certified IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (PR373).
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This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an information security management system based on ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 (or equivalent) and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011:2026. (Note: this document references ISO/IEC 27001 as the management system standard that provides the context for the internal audit. However, this course does not address ISO/IEC 27001:2026 in detail and does not aim to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to determine conformity, or otherwise, with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Learners requiring the knowledge and skills to conduct entire information security management system audits against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 should be directed to attend a CQI and IRCA or Exemplar Global Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (ISMS) Training course.)
Learners who successfully complete this ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Internal Auditor (ISMS) course will satisfy part of the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA Internal ISMS Auditor. In addition to this course, learners must also complete a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation (ISMS) Training course to meet the full training requirements for initial certification as a CQI-IRCA or Exemplar GlobalInternal ISMS Auditor.
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The ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an Information Security, Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011:2026. Note: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the Information Security, Cyber Security, and Privacy Protection Management System standard that provides the context for the internal audit. However, this course does not address ISO/IEC 27001:2022 in detail and does not aim to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to determine conformity, or otherwise, with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Delegates requiring the knowledge and skills of how to apply ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information Security, Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Management System – Requirements, should attend a CQI and IRCA or Exemplar Global Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation training course before attending a CQI and IRCA or Exemplar Global Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Auditor or Auditor/Lead Auditor training course.

Knowledge
With reference to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, explain the process-based information security management system model for ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of information security management systems.
Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report, and follow up an information security management system internal audit in accordance with ISO 19011:2026.
Skills
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal audit of part of an information security management system based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and in accordance with ISO 19011:2026, as covered in the ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course.
Yes, this is a CQI-IRCA Certified Internal Auditor Training Course under Course ID 2604. The course is aligned to recognised Internal Auditor learning requirements for ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Successful completion supports learners who are seeking to meet the training requirement for CQI-IRCA Internal ISMS Auditor registration, subject to the CQI-IRCA registration criteria in force at the time of application.
This course is intended for professionals who need to plan, conduct, or participate in first-party internal audits of an Information Security Management System, known as an ISMS, against ISO/IEC 27001:2022. It is suitable for individuals responsible for auditing a process, activity, department, or function within an organisation’s ISMS, rather than carrying out a full third-party certification audit. Learners should have a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which may be gained through prior workplace exposure, existing ISMS knowledge, or successful completion of a Fundamentals course.
Yes, learners should already be familiar with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, or should have successfully completed a Fundamentals course beforehand. This is a recommended prerequisite for attending the course, as it provides the essential background knowledge needed for Internal Auditor training. Having this prior understanding will help ensure that you can fully engage with the audit lifecycle activities covered during the course, including planning, conducting, reporting, and following up internal audits.
This course is the right level if your goal is to become competent to perform internal ISMS audits against ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The course is practical and skills-based, covering audit planning, evidence gathering, findings writing, and reporting. If you are completely new to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, a Fundamentals course may be the best first step before progressing to Internal Auditor training.
• The delivery format for your course will be confirmed at the time of registration. If your cohort is delivered virtually, the training will take place on the Zoom platform, and you will receive the relevant joining instructions, access details, and platform guidance in advance. To participate effectively, you will need a stable internet connection and a laptop, desktop, iPad, or other tablet device that supports the required platform, together with working audio and an active web camera.
The course is practical and interactive, with a strong focus on applying audit methods in realistic ISMS audit scenarios. It includes consultant-facilitated activities aligned to the ISO 19011 audit lifecycle. There is also a strong emphasis on auditor behaviours, audit tools, and evidence-based evaluation throughout the programme.
No, this Internal Auditor course does not include a final written or online certification exam. Instead, the learning consultant carries out regular in-class assessment during the course through activities, participation, and performance evaluation. Full attendance is required, and successful completion is based on attendance together with satisfactory in-class assessment outcomes.
• After completing the course, you will be able to plan and conduct internal ISMS audits against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for a process, activity, department, or function within an organisation. You will also be able to gather, verify, and evaluate objective evidence using a range of audit methods, rather than relying on interviews alone. In addition, you will be able to write clear audit findings and contribute effectively to audit reporting and follow-up activities.
• You will receive structured learning materials, including access to the relevant standards and content aligned to Internal Auditor competence development. You will also be provided with practical audit tools and templates, such as audit plans, audit scope documents, and audit protocols or checklists, to support the learning process. The course also includes scenario-based exercises designed to help you develop confidence in evidence gathering, writing audit findings, and contributing to audit reporting.
This course places a strong focus on process effectiveness and how ISMS performance links to organisational controls, risk management, and information security outcomes. It develops auditor capability using wider audit methods, including interviews, document review, and analysis of data and records. The course follows a practical, structured approach aligned to the ISO 19011 audit lifecycle, rather than relying on theory alone.
An ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to initiate, plan, conduct, document, and audit follow up internal audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The training provides participants with an understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27002:2022 requirements and apply systematic best internal auditing practices based upon ISO 19011:2026.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Auditor training typically provides an overview of the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ISMS auditing principles, audit planning and preparation, gathering audit evidence, audit sampling, audit methods, evaluating conformity, identifying and documenting conformities/nonconformities, audit reporting, corrections and corrective actions, and audit follow-up activities as recommended by ISO 19011:2026.
The course develops practical skills for conducting effective ISO/IEC 27001 internal audits, including audit initiation, preparing audit plans and related risks and opportunities, reviewing processes and documented information, collecting and evaluating objective evidence, Audit sampling, evaluating audit findings, documenting conformities/ nonconformities, and supporting correction/corrective actions and audit follow-up. Essentially this course educates and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct internal ISO/IEC 27001 audits based upon the guidance in ISO 19011:2026.
Yes. The ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor course can be suitable for information security professionals, IT personnel, compliance and risk professionals, internal auditors, managers, consultants, and others involved in implementing, maintaining, or auditing an Information Security Management System. It should be emphasised that the adoption of an ISMS is company wide and it affects Information Asset Owners, Audit and Risk committees, C-Suite leaders and Compliance professionals.
Completing an ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor course is an Internationally recognised qualification recognised by industry, IAF Certification Bodies, Government organizations responsible for meeting Regulatory information security, cyber security and privacy requirements. It can strengthen your understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27002:0222 and develop practical skills for auditing an ISMS. It can help professionals identify conformities/nonconformities, evaluate information security controls and processes, support corrections/corrective actions, and contribute to the continual improvement of an organization's information security management system.
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Upon successful completion, each learner shall receive a digital Certificate of Completion that is recognized globally.