Every Self-Study and eLearning purchase of the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course from reconn includes a free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session with Shenoy Sandeep, a PECB Certified Trainer and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer with 20+ years in cybersecurity. Book it after enrollment.
It is not a source of exam questions, and it is not a pass guarantee. PECB sets, administers and grades every exam.
Questions before you enroll?Message your trainer directly on WhatsApp.
Book via WhatsAppThe certificate is issued by PECB, so it is the same whichever authorized partner you buy from. The difference is what surrounds it: price, guidance and support.
| What matters | reconn | Other PECB partners |
|---|---|---|
| Official PECB certification | Issued by PECBPass the exam, then apply with your experience records. | Issued by PECB |
| Learning platform | MyPECB (official) | MyPECB (official) |
| Exam attempts | 2 attemptsFirst take and retake, plus certification application and first-year AMF. | 2 attempts |
| Price and value | Lowest price and highest valueCourse, exam, 1-on-1 session and support in one package. | Resell the PECB course and exam only. |
| 1-on-1 live session | IncludedFree 60-minute session with Shenoy Sandeep, PECB Certified Trainer. | Not available as standard |
| Support until exam clearance | Email + WhatsApp with your trainerWithin your 12-month enrollment window. | Not available as standard |
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Shenoy Sandeep
Founder of reconn · Dubai, UAE
Shenoy Sandeep is the founder of reconn, an Applied AI & cybersecurity firm based in Dubai, UAE. He has 20+ years in cybersecurity, focused on offensive security and threat intelligence, and 10+ years in enterprise AI, AI governance and data protection. He is one of the world's early PECB-certified AI professionals and also works with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301 and GDPR.
Not a slide reader. A practitioner.
The course content is PECB's official courseware, so the curriculum and exam are identical whoever you buy from. Shenoy's part is the support around it:
Adapted to your background. From tech, you go deeper on tools, terminology and how AI systems work. From governance, risk or compliance, he keeps it in plain language and focuses on how to run the implementation project.
From your trainer until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.
Drawn from hands-on AI governance, security and ISO implementation work, so the standard makes sense outside the slides.
reconn is an authorized PECB partner delivering the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course 100% online. You study PECB's official courseware through the MyPECB portal, with built-in quizzes, and sit the proctored exam on the PECB Exams app when you are ready. The course teaches you to plan, conduct and close audits of an information security management system (ISMS) and to manage an audit program. It prepares you to apply for the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 auditor credential that matches your audit experience.
Your enrollment window: your exam attempts, certification application and first-year maintenance fee are covered when you use them within 12 months of enrollment.
The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification shows that you can plan, conduct and close an audit of an information security management system (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001, following ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, and manage an audit program.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems. It sets out what an organization needs in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information, and organizations can be certified against it. A lead auditor plans the audit, leads the audit team, gathers and evaluates evidence against the standard's requirements, reports findings and nonconformities, and follows up on corrective action.
The credential does not by itself authorize you to carry out accredited certification audits. Certification bodies set their own competence and appointment rules for the auditors they use.
An ISMS only works if someone checks that it does. ISO/IEC 27001 requires organizations to audit their ISMS internally at planned intervals, and organizations that certify are audited again by a certification body. Customers and partners also ask suppliers to show how they manage information security.
That creates steady work for people who can plan an audit, collect and weigh evidence fairly, write findings that hold up, and tell management what needs to change. Auditing is also a practical route into information security for people from IT, risk, compliance and quality backgrounds.
ISO/IEC 27001 is voluntary. Certification does not by itself demonstrate legal compliance with laws and regulations such as NIS2, DORA or GDPR, and requirements differ by country and sector, so organizations should confirm their obligations with qualified legal counsel.
Exam and credential details: see the course details for the agenda, exam format and the audit experience each credential level requires.
It is if you want to audit an information security management system (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001, lead an audit team or manage an audit program, and hold a PECB credential that proves it. If your goal is to build and run an ISMS instead, look at the Lead Implementer course.
want to assess and verify an ISMS, or work in audit, assurance or certification.
want to build and run an ISMS inside an organization, or advise others who do. See the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course.
Want both credentials? See the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor bundle. Impartiality still applies: auditors should not audit a management system they implemented.
Want hands-on help implementing ISO 27001 in your organization, not just the certification? See our ISO 27001 implementation services.
PECB's official courseware (450+ pages), delivered 100% online through the MyPECB portal. Study at your own pace, any time, from anywhere.
Everything in Self-Study, plus pre-recorded video content for the training days.
The languages available are shown in the buy box. Both formats include built-in quizzes, 2 PECB exam attempts, 31 CPD credits on completion, your first year of PECB's annual maintenance fee, a free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session with a PECB Certified Trainer, and email and WhatsApp support until exam clearance. The certification is the same official PECB credential either way.
Questions before you enroll? Talk to a PECB Certified Trainer on WhatsApp
Further reading: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor guide · ISO 27001 certification process guide · ISO 27001 Lead Implementer guide · What is ISO 27001?
The course has four training days of content, followed by the PECB certification exam on day five. With Self-Study or eLearning you move through the days at your own pace and sit the exam when you are ready.
You sit the exam on the PECB Exams app when you are ready, within your 12-month enrollment window.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | Audit activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional Auditor | Lead Auditor exam | None | None |
| Auditor | Lead Auditor exam | 2 years, including 1 year in information security management | 200 hours |
| Lead Auditor | Lead Auditor exam | 5 years, including 2 years in information security management | 300 hours |
| Senior Lead Auditor | Lead Auditor exam | 10 years, including 7 years in information security management | 1,000 hours |
Every level also requires you to sign the PECB Code of Ethics. PECB certifications are valid for three years.
PECB expects audit experience to follow best audit practices and to include activities such as:
PECB lists a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. The course teaches audit technique rather than information security management itself, so a basic grounding in information security concepts helps. You do not need a prior course or experience to enroll. If audit concepts are new to you, use your free 1-on-1 session early.
Master credential: holders of the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials can work toward PECB's Master credential, which also requires four Foundation exams and further experience. See PECB's Master credentials page for the current requirements.
Answers to the questions that matter most before you enroll.
Yes. reconn sells to learners in the UAE and GCC, Europe including the UK and Ireland, North America, South America, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. The course is delivered 100% online, so you study through MyPECB and sit the PECB exam online. If you can't find your country in the store's country selector, message reconn on WhatsApp.
The buy box shows the price for your location in USD. The final amount, including any applicable tax, is calculated at checkout. Prices can differ by region, so rely on the price in your buy box rather than one quoted elsewhere.
reconn accepts credit cards and international bank transfers. Qualified buyers in the Middle East can also pay in installments through Tabby or Tamara, which you arrange with us before you order (details in the next question). The methods you can use depend on your location and are confirmed at checkout.
Yes, for qualified buyers in the Middle East. reconn offers buy now, pay later through Tabby and Tamara, so you can split the course fee into installments instead of paying it all at once. It is not a checkout option: to use it, email hello@reconn.io or message us on WhatsApp before you order, and we will set it up with you.
Tabby and Tamara are independent providers, and they decide whether you are approved. They run their own eligibility check, and they set the number of installments, any fees and the repayment schedule, all of which they show you before you confirm. Country coverage is also set by each provider and can change, so we confirm availability when you contact us. Read the provider's terms before you accept, because late or missed payments are handled under their rules, not reconn's.
If Tabby or Tamara is not available for you, you can still pay by card or bank transfer.
Yes. You receive a tax invoice after payment, suitable for reimbursement or finance teams. If you need an invoice before you pay, for example for internal approval, email hello@reconn.io or message reconn on WhatsApp before you order.
Yes. For corporate invoicing or several learners, email hello@reconn.io before placing the order. For team training with a trainer, see the questions on team, live online and classroom training under Support and training options.
reconn activates your PECB account and sends you access instructions. You then log in to the MyPECB portal to open your course materials, and you can book your free 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer.
Yes. The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor bundle covers both courses in one purchase, with exam attempts for each certification. Compare the bundle price in your buy box with the two courses bought separately.
By PECB. reconn is an authorized PECB partner that delivers the course, supports you and sets up your access. You study on PECB's MyPECB portal, sit PECB's exam and apply to PECB for your credential.
Yes, reconn is an authorized PECB partner. You can confirm any provider's status on PECB's partner page or by emailing support@pecb.com.
PECB's ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification scheme is accredited by UKAS (accreditation no. 21923). The credential itself is issued by PECB, not by reconn.
Yes. The PECB courseware, exam and credential are identical whichever authorized partner you buy from. The difference is the package around them: reconn includes a free 60-minute 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer and email and WhatsApp support until exam clearance.
No. The PECB credential certifies you as a professional. An organization's own ISO/IEC 27001 certificate is issued by an accredited certification body after a certification audit. ISO/IEC 27001 is voluntary, and certification does not by itself demonstrate legal compliance with laws such as NIS2, DORA or GDPR, so confirm your obligations with qualified legal counsel.
Not by itself. The course teaches the audit process that certification bodies follow, but certification bodies set their own competence and appointment rules for the auditors they use. The same skills also apply to internal audits, supplier audits and consulting work.
Check four things before you pay. The provider is authorized by PECB (ask for written proof or confirm with PECB). You get the exact credential name in writing, issued by PECB and not by the provider. You study on MyPECB and sit the exam on the PECB Exams app. And nobody promises a guaranteed pass, because PECB sets and grades its own exams.
It is PECB's credential for auditing an information security management system (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001, using ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. It suits auditors, ISMS managers and consultants, people responsible for ISMS conformity, technical experts preparing for an audit, and information security advisors.
Over four training days you cover ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001 fundamentals, audit principles and preparation, on-site audit activities, and closing the audit, including reporting, follow-up and the PECB certification process. See the course agenda for the day-by-day topics.
PECB lists a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. The course teaches audit technique rather than information security management itself, and reconn does not require a prior course or experience to enroll. Use your free 1-on-1 session to close any gaps.
Yes. You can take the course, sit the exam and apply for the Provisional Auditor credential, which needs no audit experience. The Auditor, Lead Auditor and Senior Lead Auditor levels require documented experience.
PECB structures it as four training days plus the exam. With Self-Study or eLearning you set the pace. All certification activities, including your exam attempts, application and first-year maintenance fee, must be completed within 12 months of enrollment.
Both are 100% online through MyPECB and include the same courseware, exam attempts and credential. Self-Study is PECB's official courseware (450+ pages) for readers. eLearning adds pre-recorded video content.
The course is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic and Portuguese (Brazilian). The buy box shows the language and format options on offer.
PECB's official courseware with quizzes and exercises, a first exam attempt and one free retake, your PECB certification application fee, your first year of annual maintenance, an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits, a free 60-minute 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer, and email and WhatsApp support until exam clearance.
Lead Auditor is for assessing and verifying an ISMS, and Lead Implementer is for building and running one. If your work is audit, assurance or certification, choose Lead Auditor. If you build or manage an ISMS, see the Lead Implementer course. The bundle covers both, though impartiality still applies: auditors should not audit a management system they implemented.
In English, the exam is multiple choice with 80 questions, three answer options each and a 70% pass mark. It mixes standalone and scenario-based questions.
Seven competency domains: ISMS fundamentals, the ISMS, audit concepts and principles, preparing an audit, conducting an audit, closing an audit, and managing an audit program. PECB sets how each domain is weighted, so check its candidate handbook for the breakdown.
Yes. PECB's candidate handbook lists the materials you may use.
PECB sets the exam duration and shows it when you schedule on the PECB Exams app. Candidates sitting the exam in a language that is not their native one may be eligible for extra time under PECB's rules; see its Examination Rules and Policies.
Exam type and language availability vary by exam. PECB lists them on its List of PECB Exams. The English-language Lead Auditor exam is multiple choice.
Online, on the PECB Exams app, proctored by PECB, on a date and time you choose, as long as you meet PECB's technical requirements. Check PECB's Examination Rules and Policies before you schedule.
PECB gives instant results for its multiple-choice exams. For any other exam format, PECB's Examination Rules and Policies explain when results are released.
You can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of your first attempt. reconn's package includes 2 attempts in total.
Work through the courseware and the built-in quizzes, use your free 1-on-1 session for a study plan and exam strategy, and make sure you can find topics quickly in your materials, because the exam is open book. reconn does not supply exam questions.
No. PECB sets, administers and grades every exam on the PECB Exams app. reconn does not provide exam questions or guarantee a pass, and you should be wary of any provider that does.
You apply to PECB for the credential that matches your experience. Provisional Auditor needs no experience. Auditor needs 2 years of work experience, 1 of them in information security management, and 200 hours of audit activities. Lead Auditor needs 5 years, 2 of them in information security management, and 300 hours. Senior Lead Auditor needs 10 years, 7 of them in information security management, and 1,000 hours. Every level requires you to sign the PECB Code of Ethics. See the credential table.
Yes. Provisional Auditor needs only the exam and the PECB Code of Ethics. You can apply for higher levels as you build qualifying experience.
PECB expects audits that follow best practice and include activities such as audit planning, interviews, managing an audit program, drafting audit reports, nonconformity reports and working documents, documentation review, on-site audit, follow-up on nonconformities and leading an audit team.
Pass the exam, then submit your application to PECB with your experience details and sign the Code of Ethics. PECB issues your certificate once you meet the requirements for the credential you applied for.
Yes. reconn's package includes your exam fee, your PECB certification application fee and your first year of PECB's annual maintenance fee, when you use them within 12 months of enrollment.
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To maintain and renew one, you meet PECB's requirements, including CPD and the annual maintenance fee. After your first year, check PECB's current fees and rules in its help center.
Holders of both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials can work toward PECB's Master credential, which also needs four Foundation exams and further experience. See PECB's Master credentials page for the current requirements.
Use PECB's help center for official questions on exam rules, grading, CPD, digital badges and PECB policies. reconn handles your enrollment, course access and support, while PECB manages exam logistics and issues the certificate.
Every Self-Study and eLearning purchase includes a free 60-minute 1-on-1 session with Shenoy Sandeep, a PECB Certified Trainer. Use it for study planning, clause clarification from an auditor's view, how to plan, conduct and close an audit, and career paths. Book it after enrollment by WhatsApp or email.
No. It is not a source of exam questions and not a pass guarantee. PECB sets, administers and grades every exam.
You get email and WhatsApp support directly from your trainer until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window. There is no ticket queue.
A 1-on-1 live format delivered by Shenoy Sandeep in the evening, in your time zone, for working professionals. It includes course review and exam review sessions, a personalized study plan, and the PECB exam with 2 attempts and your first year of maintenance. Message reconn on WhatsApp to agree a schedule.
Yes. Private Mentorship Live Online is available worldwide, including the UK. Sessions are scheduled in your time zone, so message reconn on WhatsApp to agree timings.
Corporate classroom training is offered in the Middle East and Africa. Customized batches are arranged by contacting reconn directly at hello@reconn.io.
Yes. Email hello@reconn.io with your team size, location and preferred timing. Live online training is available worldwide, including the UK, and corporate classroom training in the Middle East and Africa, with customized batches arranged directly with reconn.
Yes. See reconn's ISO 27001 implementation services for hands-on help from the same team that trains you.
