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title: "ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor training for certification"
description: "ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor training for certification available now!"
url: "https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/iso-27001-information-security/certified-iso-27001-lead-implementer"
date: "2026-07-28T19:16:48+00:00"
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# Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

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Certified ISO 27001
Lead ImplementerGet certified as an expert in implementing and managing
ISO 27001 information security, cybersecurity, and privacy.

[![Lead Implementer](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/images/stories/Certification_Badges_and_Certificates/27001_li_thumbnail.png)](https://www.credential.net/profile/demowallet/wallet)Building upon the foundation understanding of the ISO 27005 risk management framework validated by the Certified Internal Controls Risk Analyst (CICRA) credential, the Certified ISO 27001 LI certification certifies your ability to implement the formal structure, governance, and policy of an ISO 27001 conforming Information Security Management System (ISMS).

### Upon completion of this training and certificate program, you will:

- be equipped with knowledge and skills required to manage, monitor, and improve an Information Security Management System in line with the current ISO 27001 and 27002 standards of best practice;
- expand your information security competency;
- increase your credibility through gaining international recognition; and
- improve your résumé and help to increase your earning potential.

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## It’s convenient!

![IRMCB Accredited](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/images/IRMCB_Accredited.jpg)Certified Information Security provides the training and credentialing you need to become recognized as an authority in information security governance and risk management. You choose the method of delivery: online through our secure website, or in-person at a publicly available course or privately at your facility. We take care of the rest – from administration, to record keeping, to providing certificates of completion and certification.

Online students have the additional convenience of taking courses whenever they want without the need to travel or disrupt their busy schedules. Our program allows users to start and stop without losing their place or data. Learning and certifying expertise has never been so easy!

### **How to get started - *two alternatives***

1. [![iso 27001 Voucher](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/27001%20LI%20Voucher.png)](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/certification-package-vouchers/iso-27001-lead-implementer-purchase-credit-voucher-detail)If your employer is paying for your training and certification, we recommend purchasing a **complete ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification package voucher that includes all required resources**, including membership in the CIS Body of Certified Professionals, all required training programs, all recommended practice exams, and the required certification exam. This allows your employer to purchase and pay all of your necessary resources at once, while still giving you flexibility of when to use your training, practice exams, and certification exams later.

[Learn more / Get costing](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/certification-package-vouchers/iso-27001-lead-implementer-purchase-credit-voucher-detail)

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2. **"Pay-as-you-go"** by purchasing your membership in the CIS Body of Certified Professionals, training, recommended practice exams, and the certification exams *as you need them*. Start by purchasing training, and then purchase practice exams when you are ready. After you complete your practice exams, you then purchase your certification exam.

A breakdown of the costs are as follows:

### 1. Required CIS Membership Application Fee &amp; Membership Dues: $100.00 [Learn more](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/cis-membership/cis-body-of-certified-professionals-detail)

### 2. Required Training

| **Two Required Courses** | **Online On-Demand Self-Study** |
|---|---|
| CIS Policy Workshop: ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management | $399.95 [Learn more](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/iso-31000-risk-management/training-4/iso-31000-enterprise-risk-management-policy-detail) |
| ***- AND -*** |
| CIS Policy Workshop: ISO 27001 Information Security Mgmt. | $299.95 [Learn more](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/iso-27001-information-security/training-3/iso-27001-information-security-management-detail) |

### 3. Optional Online Practice Exams for all exams (RM101 and ISMS101): $150.00 [Learn more](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/iso-27001-information-security/pa-4)

### 4. Required Online Certification Exams (RM101 and ISMS101): $200.00 [Learn more](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/iso-27001-information-security/cert-exams-2)

### Certification Track and Process

### Getting certified is easy, and can be accomplished completely online. The 27001 LI certification is available to qualified candidates who qualified candidates who complete ***all*** of the following ***requirements***:

1. **Are a member of CIS in good standing**. If you are not already an Associate member of the CIS certification student body, you must first **[become a member](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/cis-professional-membership/cis-body-of-certified-professionals-detail "Enroll now.")** to pursue the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer credential.
2. **Attend the [required approved curriculum courses](https://www.google.com/search?q=does%20required%20mean%20mandatory? "Required = mandatory. Learn more."), live or online.** [Prerequisite training](https://www.google.com/search?q=what+does+prerequisite+mean "Learn more about 'prerequisite'.") for ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification eligibility includes ***both*** of the following:
    - [Policy Workshop: ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/training-courses/risk-management/policy)
    - [Policy workshop: ISO 27001 Information Security Management
          ](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/training-courses/iso-27001-information-security-management/policy)
3. **Pass the Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Exams.** For Lead Implementer certification, candidates must pass exams #RM101 and #ISMS101. Exams are administered online and can be taken at your convenience at your home or work through the CIS eLearning Center, where your progress and score are monitored and recorded centrally. Your exam results are provided automatically upon completion of your exam.

4. **Complete and submit your [ISO 27001 LI certification application](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/cis-professional-certification-program/certification-kit-brochures-and-applications) to the Certification Department at <certification@certifiedinfosec.com>.** Certification applications are available for download at [www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/cis-professional-certification-program/certification-kit-brochures-and-applications](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/cis-professional-certification-program/certification-kit-brochures-and-applications).

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### Your digital credentials

[![27001 LI](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/images/stories/Certification_Badges_and_Certificates/27001_li_thumbnail.png)](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/digital-credentials-certificates-and-badges)You will officially become certified (certificated) once your exam results and required documentation are validated and approved by the certification committee.

Your digital credential certificates and badges will be processed and emailed to you within 10 business days following the receipt of the required documentation. [Learn more about CIS' digital certificates and badges](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/cis-professional-certification-program/digital-credentials-certificates-and-badges).

Certification maintenance and renewal requirements can be viewed at [www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs).

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**Upgrade Paths:** [Certified ISO 27001 Internal Controls Architect](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/iso-27001-information-security/cica) and [Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/certification-programs/iso-27001-information-security/certified-iso-27001-lead-auditor)™

Certified Information Security is authorized to provide all required training and exams for ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification. ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification candidates must successfully complete:

- [Policy Workshop: ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/training-courses/risk-management/policy)
- [Policy Workshop: ISO 27001 Information Security Management](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/services/training-courses/iso-27001-information-security-management/policy)

## Exam delivery and proctoring

- **Delivery:** Exams are delivered online and on-demand on the CIS learning management system. [Register for an exam now](https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/estore/iso-27001-information-security/cert-exams-2 "Exam registration")
    - Do not purchase and exam until you are ready to take it since the exam must be started and completed within 48 hours of purchase.
- **Proctoring:** Exams are "open-book" and self-proctored.
- **Questions:** Each certification exam has 65 questions randomly selected from a comprehensive pool.
- **Time limit:** Exams are timed, and must be completed within 70 minutes once started.
- **Exam scoring:**
    - Exams are scored immediately upon completion.
    - Passing score: 75%

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## Required Exams

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification requires successful completion of two exams:

- [RM101](#RM101)
- [ISMS101](#ISMS101)

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### <a id="RM101">Required Exam: RM101</a>

Exam #RM101 maps to ISO/IEC 31000, 31010, and 27005 risk management content areas taught in "Policy Workshop: *ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management*."

- Required for CICRA, CICA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 LA, CBCS, CBCA, and CBCM certifications.

#### RM101 Content Areas

1. Context establishment
2. Risk assessment
3. Risk treatment
4. Risk acceptance
5. Risk communication
6. Risk monitoring and review

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### <a id="ISMS101">Required Exam: ISMS101</a>

Exam #ISMS101 maps to ISO/IEC 27001, 27002, and 27003 content areas associated with ISMS planning and strategy, as taught in "Policy Workshop:ISO 27001 Information Security Management."

- Required for ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CICA, and ISO 27001 LA certification

#### Content Areas

1. Developing an ISMS program
2. Project managing a successful ISO 27001 internal controls implementation
3. Establishing the ISMS organization
4. Core ISO 27001 and 27002 best practices relating to:
    - InfoSec policy and scope
    - Risk assessment and Statement of Applicability
    - Understanding the organization

Qualified experience

Certified ISO 27001 LI is an entry-level certification. No previous experience is required.

| Preparing for Certified Information Security's professional certification exams #RM101 and #ISMS10 is serious business.  This is where I can help you. If you first successfully complete:  - All prerequisite **ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification training**; and - All RM101 and ISMS101 online practice exams  Certified Information Security guarantees your success in passing certification exams #RM101 and #ISMS101.  If you do not pass exams #RM101 and #ISMS101 your first attempt after completion of your required course and practice exams, Certified Information Security will allow you to re-test at no additional charge until you successfully pass your certification exams. |

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