The ISO 27001 Internal Auditor training is a focused two-day program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001. This course emphasizes audit principles, internal auditor responsibilities, evidence-based assessment, and continual improvement, enabling learners to support ISMS effectiveness and compliance within organizations.

• Understand the principles, framework, and audit requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 for internal information security audits.
• Identify ISMS requirements, audit methodologies, risk management concepts, and compliance obligations effectively.
• Plan, conduct, document, and manage internal audits aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 audit practices.
• Evaluate security controls, policies, procedures, evidence, and organizational compliance against ISMS requirements.
• Analyze audit findings, non-conformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement opportunities.
• Build effective, compliant, and audit-ready internal auditing practices using ISO/IEC 27001 best practices.

 • Internal auditors and audit team members
 • Information security and ISMS professionals
 • IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • Quality and process auditors expanding into ISMS
 • Professionals supporting ISO 27001 internal audits

 • Basic understanding of information security concepts
 • Familiarity with organizational processes and IT environments
 • Awareness of ISO management system standards is beneficial

 • Understanding ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and ISMS structure
 • Ability to plan and conduct internal ISMS audits
 • Competence in collecting and evaluating audit evidence
 • Skill in identifying nonconformities and improvement areas
 • Capability to report audit results and support corrective actions

By the end of this training, participants will be able to conduct ISO 27001 internal audits effectively and professionally. Learners will gain the capability to assess ISMS conformity, identify improvement opportunities, support corrective actions, and contribute to continual improvement of information security management practices.

Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and Internal Auditing
 • Purpose and benefits of an ISMS
 • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 structure and clauses
 • Role of internal audits in ISMS effectiveness
 • Responsibilities of internal auditors

ISMS Scope, Context, and Documentation Review
 • Understanding ISMS scope and boundaries
 • Context of the organization and interested parties
 • Review of ISMS policies and objectives
 • Documented information requirements

Audit Principles, Ethics, and Auditor Competence
 • Principles of internal auditing
 • Independence, objectivity, and confidentiality
 • Auditor skills and professional behavior
 • Managing conflicts of interest

Internal Audit Planning and Preparation
 • Defining audit objectives and scope
 • Audit criteria and audit programs
 • Preparing audit plans and checklists
 • Resource and time management

Conducting the Internal ISMS Audit
 • Opening meeting practices
 • Audit interviewing techniques
 • Evidence collection and sampling concepts
 • Recording audit observations

Evaluating Controls and ISO 27001 Compliance
 • Assessing clause conformity
 • Reviewing Annex A controls awareness
 • Identifying control gaps and weaknesses
 • Evaluating effectiveness of controls

Audit Findings, Nonconformities, and Reporting
 • Classifying audit findings
 • Writing clear nonconformity statements
 • Audit report structure and content
 • Communicating results to management

Internal Audit Capstone Workshop and Best Practices
 • Conducting a simulated ISMS internal audit
 • Identifying findings and improvement actions
 • Reviewing corrective action plans
 • Final review and internal audit best practices

• ISO/IEC 27001 Fundamentals & Internal Audit Framework
• ISMS Requirements, Risk Assessment & Compliance Evaluation
• Audit Planning, Execution & Evidence Collection
• Non-Conformity Management, Reporting & Corrective Actions
• End-to-End Internal ISMS Audit Project

Participants will be evaluated through audit scenario discussions, practical internal audit exercises, and simulated audit activities conducted during the training. The evaluation focuses on understanding ISO 27001 requirements, application of internal audit principles, and the ability to perform effective ISMS internal audits.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO 27001 Internal Auditor. This certification validates the learner’s ability to plan and conduct internal ISMS audits, assess compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, and support continual improvement initiatives.