ISO / IEC 27001:2022 Internal Audit Training Course

Build confidence. Strengthen controls. Add real audit value.

Course Overview

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Audit Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 19011, this course focuses on applying audit principles in real organisational contexts—helping internal auditors assess conformity, effectiveness, and continual improvement of information security controls.

Participants will learn how to move beyond checklist auditing and deliver audits that support risk management, compliance, and business objectives.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Internal auditors responsible for ISMS audits
  • Information security, IT, and risk professionals
  • Compliance, governance, and assurance team members
  • ISMS managers and implementation leads
  • Consultants supporting ISO 27001:2022-certified organisations

No prior auditing experience is required, though a basic understanding of information security concepts is recommended.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and intent of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
  • Interpret ISO 27001:2022 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
  • Apply ISO 19011 auditing principles and techniques
  • Plan and prepare an effective internal ISMS audit
  • Conduct audit interviews and gather objective evidence
  • Identify nonconformities, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Write clear, value-focused audit findings and reports
  • Support corrective actions and audit follow-up activities

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

  • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the ISMS framework
  • Risk-based thinking and information security objectives
  • Roles and responsibilities of internal auditors
  • Audit planning and audit programmes
  • Process-based and control-based auditing
  • Auditing Annex A controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022)
  • Nonconformities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Audit reporting and management communication
  • Continual improvement and audit follow-up

Interactive exercises, case studies, and practical audit scenarios are included throughout the course.

Course Format & Duration

  • Duration: Typically 1–2 days (customisable)
  • Delivery:
    • Live online
    • Face-to-face (on-site or public sessions)
  • Methodology: Instructor-led training, group discussions, practical exercises

Certification & Recognition

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Auditing, demonstrating competence to participate in or conduct internal ISMS audits.

Why This Course Matters

Effective internal audits are critical to maintaining ISO 27001:2022 certification and improving information security performance. This course helps organisations:

  • Strengthen ISMS governance and assurance
  • Prepare confidently for certification and surveillance audits
  • Identify weaknesses before they become incidents
  • Build internal audit capability and independence

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