ISO training in Nigeria
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Plan, conduct, report and follow up ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system audits. Exemplar Global accredited training.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor at a glance
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is a 5 day ISO Lead Auditor course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦350,000 per participant. Participants receive an Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate, and the course is Exemplar Global accredited training. The next public class starts on 20 Nov 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. Participants will learn how to plan, conduct, report and follow up information security audits.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001
- Information security fundamentals
- ISMS principles
- ISO/IEC 27001 structure
- Context and leadership
- Information security risks
Day 2: ISMS Requirements & Controls
- Risk assessment and treatment
- Information security objectives
- Statement of Applicability
- Security controls
- Monitoring and performance evaluation
Day 3: Audit Principles & Preparation
- Principles of auditing
- Audit planning and preparation
- Audit scope, objectives and criteria
- Audit documentation and checklists
- Gathering audit evidence
Day 4: Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting
- Interviews and evidence gathering
- Sampling and verification
- Identifying nonconformities
- Evaluating audit evidence
Day 5: Reporting & Follow up
- Audit findings and reporting
- Closing meeting
- Corrective action
- Follow up audits
- Practical audit exercise and assessment
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001
- 2Understand information security management principles
- 3Identify information security risks and controls
- 4Plan and prepare for an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- 5Conduct effective ISMS audits
- 6Identify audit findings and nonconformities
- 7Prepare audit reports and follow up corrective actions
Who Should Attend
- Information security professionals
- IT professionals
- Internal auditors
- Quality and HSE professionals
- Compliance professionals
- Management system consultants
- Engineers and technical personnel
- Managers and supervisors
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate
- Accreditation
- Exemplar Global Accredited Training
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with audit simulations, role plays and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-11-20
Course Benefits
- Exemplar Global accredited lead auditor training
- Confidence with risk assessment and Statement of Applicability
- Practical infosec audit exercises
- A recognised certificate for security careers
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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