Professional Development Institute
ISO Certificates

ISMS Foundations

A PDI professional certificate in ISO Certificates, assessed by online examination under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

Modules9Pass mark70%Exam duration3 hoursLanguagesMultipleFormatOnline exam

Certificate overview

This program enables participants to acquire comprehensive knowledge and advanced practical skills to plan, implement, manage, and maintain an Information Security Management System based on ISO 27001.

Participants will learn to lead ISMS implementation projects from initial risk assessment through to certification readiness, ensuring protection of information assets and compliance with regulatory requirements. The course emphasizes practical application of information security controls, risk management methodologies, security governance, and incident response planning, qualifying professionals to drive sustainable information security across organizations of all sizes and sectors.

What you will learn

01

Understand the fundamental concepts of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and the principles of information security.

02

Familiarize with the structure, requirements, and benefits of ISO/IEC 27001.

03

Identify the context of the organization, interested parties, and their needs and expectations.

04

Comprehend leadership and commitment requirements for establishing an ISMS.

05

Learn the basics of planning an ISMS, including actions to address risks and opportunities.

06

Understand support processes such as resource allocation, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information.

07

Grasp operational planning and control for information security.

08

Monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate ISMS performance.

09

Implement continual improvement processes, including handling nonconformities and corrective actions.

10

Recognize the certification process and apply ISMS fundamentals in various organizational sectors to enhance security and compliance.

Curriculum

9 modules

  1. 01Introduction to Information Security Management and ISO 27001
  2. 02Information Security Risk Management
  3. 03Planning ISMS Implementation Projects
  4. 04Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment
  5. 05Designing and Implementing Security Controls (Annex A)
  6. 06Developing ISMS Documentation and Policies
  7. 07Implementation, Training, and Security Awareness
  8. 08Internal Audits, Incident Management, and Continual Improvement
  9. 09Certification Preparation and ISMS Maintenance

Who it is for

  • Information security managers and officers
  • IT managers and security architects
  • Risk management and compliance professionals
  • CISO and security governance leaders
  • Consultants specializing in information security and ISO 27001

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
  • Have professional experience in the field.
  • Sit for and pass the certification examination.
  • Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.

Exam Requirements

Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

  • 70% passing grade
  • Exam available in a range of different languages
  • 3 Hours duration
  • The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
  • All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
  • The exam duration is (3) hours.
  • Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).