Price range: $ 1,629.87 through $ 1,902.65
ISO 27001 LEAD AUDITOR COURSE – CQI and IRCA CERTIFIED TRAINING

ISO 27001 training courses develop the knowledge and skills required to implement, audit, and manage an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. SEQM Training offers CQI and IRCA certified ISO 27001 training courses at Foundation, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor levels.
Our ISO 27001 training courses equip professionals with the skills to audit, implement, and improve information security management systems. Whether you’re seeking an ISO 27001 fundamental training course or advancing to Lead Auditor level, our CQI and IRCA certified programmes provide internationally recognised credentials for information security professionals across the UK and beyond.
SEQM Training can provide ISO 27001 CQl and IRCA Certified Training Courses at Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor and Foundation levels.
Please select your preferred course below to find out how you can become certified.
Price range: $ 1,629.87 through $ 1,902.65

Compare course duration, delivery, pricing and upcoming availability.
| Course | Duration | Delivery | Price | Suitable for | Next Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Auditor | 5 days | Online | Price range: $ 1,629.87 through $ 1,902.65 | Lead auditors and management system professionals | View dates |
| Internal Auditor | 2 days | Online | $ 941.10 | Internal auditors and compliance team members | View dates |
| Foundation | 1 day | Online | $ 395.53 | Beginners and those requiring an introduction | View dates |
SEQM Training delivers expert-led ISO 27001 training courses that professionals trust for building competence in ISMS auditing and implementation. Our programmes are certified by CQI and IRCA, the leading professional body for management system auditors, ensuring your qualification is recognised by employers and certification bodies worldwide.
Each ISO IEC 27001 training course is designed to develop practical, applied knowledge. From understanding Annex A controls and risk assessment methodologies to conducting effective audits, our training bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. Courses are delivered online, making our programmes accessible to delegates across the UK and internationally.
We offer a range of programmes to match your experience level and career goals. Each course focuses on ISO/IEC 27001 and develops the audit skills needed to assess information security management systems effectively.
Our flagship five-day programme develops the competence to lead third-party certification audits. You’ll learn to plan, conduct, and report on ISMS audits, manage audit teams, and evaluate conformity against ISO/IEC 27001 training course requirements. This course is ideal for professionals aiming to conduct audits on behalf of certification bodies or lead supplier security assessments.
This programme prepares professionals to conduct internal audits of their organisation’s information security management system. You’ll develop skills in audit planning, evidence gathering, findings reporting, and follow-up actions. The course is suitable for IT security professionals, risk managers, and anyone responsible for maintaining ISMS effectiveness.
Our ISO 27001 fundamental training course provides a solid grounding in information security management principles and the standard’s requirements. This programme is perfect for those new to ISO 27001 or professionals wanting to build foundational knowledge before progressing to auditor-level training. No prior experience with management systems is required.
Our ISO 27001 training courses cover a comprehensive range of topics to develop your information security auditing competence:
Completing our ISO 27001 training courses equips you with skills that deliver real organisational value in protecting information assets. Here are the key benefits professionals and organisations gain:
Training develops the expertise to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate controls, ensuring confidential information remains secure against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.
Qualified professionals can conduct thorough risk assessments and recommend proportionate treatments, systematically reducing the likelihood and impact of security incidents.
Trained auditors can evaluate compliance with data protection legislation such as GDPR, NIS2, and sector-specific regulations, helping organisations avoid costly penalties and enforcement action.
Certification demonstrates a serious commitment to information security, reassuring clients, partners, and stakeholders that their data is handled responsibly and professionally.
ISO 27001 training develops understanding of availability controls and incident response, helping organisations maintain operations during disruptions and recover effectively from security events.
The standard’s systematic approach to documented information, access management, and change control strengthens overall process discipline across the organisation.
Our courses develop the ability to identify improvement opportunities through auditing, management review, and performance monitoring, ensuring the ISMS evolves with emerging threats.
Organisations with ISO 27001 certification and qualified auditors differentiate themselves in markets where information security credentials are increasingly a prerequisite for doing business.
Our ISO 27001 training courses provide the professional foundation you need to advance in information security auditing. With CQI and IRCA certification, your qualification is recognised by employers and certification bodies worldwide.
Whether you’re pursuing Lead Auditor status, developing internal audit capabilities, or seeking a solid foundation in information security management, SEQM Training have the right ISO 27001 training courses for you. Contact our team today to discuss your training needs and find the course that matches your career goals.
ISO 27001 certification is not legally mandatory in most jurisdictions. However, it is increasingly required by customers, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks. Some sectors, particularly financial services, healthcare, and government contracting, effectively mandate certification through contractual or procurement requirements.
General IT security measures tend to focus on technical controls such as firewalls, antivirus, and encryption. ISO 27001 provides a comprehensive management system approach that includes governance, risk assessment, people controls, physical security, and continual improvement alongside technology. It ensures security is managed systematically rather than addressed in isolation.
SEQM Training offers three CQI and IRCA certified ISO 27001 programmes: the Lead Auditor Course (27 hours self-paced plus 2-day practical tutor-led workshop), the Internal Auditor Course (2 days), and the Foundation Course (8 hours self-paced). Each course is designed to match a different experience level and career goal, from building foundational knowledge through to leading third-party certification audits.
The 5-day Lead Auditor course is the highest-level ISO auditor training available and qualifies you to conduct 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits. That means you could conduct internal audits for your own organisation (1st party), audits on your supply chain (2nd party), or external audits on other independent companies for a certification body (3rd party). The course covers audit team management and advanced audit techniques in addition to core auditing skills.
The 2-day Internal Auditor course qualifies you to conduct 1st party internal audits on the organisation you work for to assess ISMS effectiveness.
All three courses are delivered online as standard with a range of dates available. The Lead Auditor course uses a unique blended format, with self-paced online learning followed by a practical tutor-led live workshop. The Internal Auditor course is delivered as a two-day tutor-led live online workshop, and the Foundation Course is entirely self-paced with no live workshop element. In-company delivery for groups of delegates can also be arranged on request with online and face-to-face classroom delivery.
The Lead Auditor course runs over five days, with 27 hours (approx. 3 days) of self-paced study followed by a two-day practical tutor-led live workshop. The Internal Auditor course takes two days, and the Foundation Course takes 8 hours (approximately one day) of self-paced study. The self-paced elements can be completed at a speed that suits you, making it easier to fit the learning around your schedule.
Upon successfully completing a course and passing the assessment, you will receive a CQI and IRCA certificate confirming your achievement at the relevant level. The Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor courses award a CQI and IRCA Certificate of Achievement, and the Foundation Course awards a CQI and IRCA Certificate of Completion. For the Lead Auditor course, the certificate also counts towards your application for IRCA auditor registration.
No prior auditing experience is required for any of the courses. However, for the Lead Auditor course it is helpful, though not essential, to have some work experience in information security or auditing. The Foundation Course is designed for complete beginners.
The Lead and Internal Auditor courses do have recommended prior knowledge, including a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and its requirements and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. This can be gained through previous experience, self-study, or by completing a structured foundation course. You can review the full entry requirements for the Lead Auditor course and the Internal Auditor course before enrolling.
All SEQM tutors are CQI and IRCA registered Lead Auditors with multiple years of third-party audit experience across a wide range of sectors such as Financial, Cybersecurity, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and much more.

Founder and Principal auditor of Auxillium auditing since 2009, having supported 2 Certification Bodies achieve Accreditation in ISO/IEC 27001.
Winner of ISO Consultant of the Year 2025 – UK Consultant Awards and a Judge at the Institute of Leadership Awards 2025 (Digital Innovation Category)
Over 25 years of relevant professional experience within management, auditing, consulting and teaching.
100+ Audits conducted within Information technology and cybersecurity; FinTech and financial services; logistics and supply chain; manufacturing; professional services; healthcare; energy; higher education