ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

Every organization holds information it needs to protect, such as customer records, payment details, employee files and business plans. When this information is stolen, changed or lost, customers and the business can be harmed.

ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for managing information security. It sets out how an organization finds the risks to its information and chooses safeguards, called controls, to reduce them. The organization then checks and improves its approach over time. This way of working is called an information security management system, or ISMS.

The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation training course introduces you to the core concepts of information security and the main requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. It shows how an organization uses an ISMS to manage its risks. A strong starting point if you are new to the standard or support an ISMS team.

Course Summary

Delivery format: eLearning and self-study, both included
Language: English
Suggested study schedule (The Tech Academy): 7 days at 3 hours a day, about 21 hours in total. Plan more time if the subject is new to you or you want extra practice and revision. PECB plans this course as two days of study, including the exam.
Included: More than 200 pages of PECB course material, the exam and certificate fees and an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
Credential: Passing the exam lets you apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation credential. It is open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics
Support: Exam support from The Tech Academy, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with this course. Details are under How You Study & What Your Price Covers.
Portfolio: Optional 27001 Foundation Portfolio from The Tech Academy, sold separately for USD $297. See Build Your Portfolio on this page

Training Mode: eLearning and Self-Study

This PECB course includes both training modes for one price, so you can use either or both. You find them in your myPECB account.

eLearning

Video lessons

Recorded video lessons from PECB Certified Trainers
Quizzes to check your progress, and extra reading
Watch on any device, wherever and whenever suits you
Best if you like a trainer to take you through the subject

Self-Study

Course material

PECB’s course material, more than 200 pages: explanations, examples, exercises and quizzes
No lessons: you read and work through it on your own
Study at your own pace, wherever you are
PECB suggests it for people who already know the subject well

Both lead to the same PECB exam and credential.

Why Should You Attend?

This course covers the essential parts of implementing and managing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Topics include the information security policy, procedures, performance measurement, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After the course, you can sit the exam and apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation credential. It shows that you know the core requirements, methods and management approaches of the standard.

Who Should Attend?

Career changers moving into governance, risk and compliance (GRC) roles, such as GRC Analyst
Graduates who want to show proof of their skills at interviews: a PECB certificate plus portfolio pieces from the 27001 Foundation Portfolio
Managers and consultants who want to build their knowledge of information security
Professionals who want to become familiar with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
People who carry out or are responsible for information security activities in their organization
People who want to start a career in information security

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the main concepts, principles and definitions of information security management
Explain the main ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements for an ISMS
Identify approaches, methods and techniques for implementing and managing an ISMS

Educational Approach

Explanations illustrated with practical questions and examples
Practical exercises with worked examples
Practice tests similar to the certificate exam

Prerequisites

This course is open to everyone, including people new to information security.

Course Agenda

The topics follow PECB's two-day plan for this course. At your own pace, you work through them in this order.

Day 1: Introduction to ISMS concepts as required by ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Day 2: ISMS requirements and the certificate exam

Examination

Exam: PECB ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation exam
Length: 1 hour
Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions
Format: Closed book: no notes or course material
Pass mark: 70%
Languages: English, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian Kazakh, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Where: Online from anywhere, in the PECB Exams app, with a PECB invigilator watching through your camera

Taking the exam in a language that is not your first? Ask on the day, and PECB gives you 10 extra minutes.

What the Exam Covers

The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation exam covers two competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system
Domain 2: Information security management system

Exam details from PECB's list of exams.

Certificate Requirements

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	ISMS project experience	Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation	PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation exam	None	None	Sign the PECB Code of Ethics

How You Study & What Your Price Covers

USD $597 · eLearning and self-study · English

Work through the PECB materials and exercises at your own pace, using the course agenda on this page to guide your study. Kudzai Consulting Group arranges your PECB enrollment after purchase.

Your price covers the PECB training materials, examination and grading, course-completion attestation, and the applicable certificate or certification fees. Earning a credential requires passing the exam and meeting PECB’s requirements.

Exam support included: Your course price includes a study plan, practice questions with explanations, a practice assessment, an exam-day checklist, and live office hours with Dr. Rose Shumba every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment.

Exam attempts: Under PECB’s rules for eLearning and self-study, your price covers your first exam attempt, one free retake if you need it, the certification application fee and the first year of PECB’s annual maintenance fee. Use them within 12 months of buying the course.

Build Your Portfolio

Pair this course with the 27001 Foundation Portfolio from The Tech Academy. At your own pace, you build five portfolio pieces on TechFlow, a fictional company: an executive security summary, a charter, a scope and asset profile, a risk register, and a NIST CSF 2.0 mapping of your work. Written feedback from Dr. Rose Shumba helps you strengthen each piece, and office hours every two weeks help you complete your work and explain your decisions.

Explore the 27001 Foundation Portfolio

The PECB training course, examination, application, and credential are separate from this Tech Academy program. Portfolio work is clearly identified as a simulated project.

Take Your Next Career Step

Optional add-on: Get Hired in GRC · USD $197

Turn your learning and completed work into a tailored résumé, LinkedIn profile, interview answers and a portfolio link. Study eight short sections at your own pace, with videos, guides, templates, a workbook and AI review prompts. Six months of access.

Add it at checkout with any course or portfolio purchase. The $197 is separate from your program price.

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Questions About Enrolling

Does passing the exam make me certified?

Passing the exam lets you apply for a PECB credential, and PECB reviews your application. Foundation credentials are open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics. For Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor and Lead Manager courses, PECB awards the level that matches your experience. If you are new to the field, you start at the Provisional level and can apply to upgrade as you gain experience. Each course page lists the requirements for every level.

Can I add a portfolio program?

Yes, with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer. Each portfolio program is a separate Tech Academy program with its own price and enrollment.

Explore the portfolio programs and find the one for your course

Do I need a portfolio program to get exam support?

Exam support, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with every PECB course, including this one. Portfolio programs are an optional extra, sold separately.

Can I join a portfolio program if I trained with another provider?

Yes. Each portfolio program is sold on its own, for anyone who is taking or has completed the matching training.