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CQI/IRCA ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (ISMS)

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ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISMS FoundationsYou are here

Review Clauses 4-10, the PDCA model, risk-based thinking, information security objectives, documented information and ISO/IEC 27000 vocabulary.

10
hours
2

Annex A and ISO/IEC 27002 Control Themes

Study the 93 Annex A controls at a high level across Organizational, People, Physical and Technological themes, with emphasis on selection through risk treatment and the Statement of Applicability.

8
hours
3

ISO 19011 Audit Methodology

Practice audit principles, programme management, planning, evidence collection, interviewing, sampling, confidentiality and auditor competence.

10
hours
4

Lead Auditor Scenarios

Work through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit scenarios, audit team leadership, opening meetings, audit trails, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up.

10
hours
5

CQI/IRCA Online Exam Practice

Use timed 40-question sets mapped to the five online Lead Auditor sections and rehearse concise reasoning for scenario questions.

6
hours
Estimated total study time
44 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

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No public degree prerequisite is listed for attending the course; course booking is through Approved Training Partners
Additional Requirements
  • The PR373 course is intended for learners seeking competence to audit an entire ISMS as a second-party or third-party auditor
  • Successful course completion within five years satisfies the training requirement for initial certification as an IRCA ISMS auditor
  • Candidates are expected to have prior knowledge of management systems, PDCA, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27000 terms
  • Online exams are delivered through SARAS and are remotely proctored with webcam, microphone and stable internet connection

CQI/IRCA ISMS LA Quick Facts

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One 40-hour minimum course plus targeted revision; many learners prepare over 1-3 weeks around the training dates

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Retake Policy

CQI/IRCA states that one resit is allowed after a failed online exam, requested by the training provider within 12 months of the first attempt result issue date.

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Total Estimated CostVaries by provider, location and delivery method
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CQI/IRCA ISMS LA Exam Details

CQI/IRCA ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (ISMS)

Administered by CQI and IRCA

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Passing Score
40
Questions
1
Hours
Varies by Approved Training Partner
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-hour minimum certified training course plus prior ISO/IEC 27001 study
Prerequisites: Recommended prior knowledge of management systems, PDCA, information security management principles, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27000 terminology
Valid for: Training completion satisfies IRCA ISMS auditor training requirements for five years before application

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CQI and IRCA content outline

Concepts and principles of management standards and systems6 of 40 questions

Management-system concepts, ISMS purpose, business benefits, PDCA, stakeholder needs, and ISO/IEC 27001 context

Audit concepts and auditor responsibilities6 of 40 questions

ISO 19011 principles, audit types, auditor conduct, independence, confidentiality, evidence, and professional responsibility

Planning the audit6 of 40 questions

Audit objectives, scope, criteria, audit team roles, risk-based planning, sampling approach, audit plan and preparation

Conducting the audit14 of 40 questions

Opening meetings, interviews, document review, objective evidence, sampling, audit trails, findings and Stage 1/Stage 2 audit activity

Reporting and closing out the audit8 of 40 questions

Nonconformity statements, grading, closing meetings, audit reports, corrective action follow-up and verification of effectiveness

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