Build, Operate & Sustain
an ISMS That Passes
Certification
Don't just pass the exam and get certified — get certified and be able to practically implement ISO 27001 from end to end, even if you have never done it before.
Building an ISMS that survives a Stage 2 audit requires more than passing the Lead Implementer exam. It requires the practical skills to develop the documents and make real implementation decisions. The CMC ISO 27001 Certified Lead Implementer programme delivers exactly that.
Skills you will gain — even with zero prior knowledge
Built around a real-world case study organisation, real downloadable ISMS artefacts, and the decisions a Lead Implementer faces from day one to certificate issue.
Conduct a context analysis using SWOT & PESTEL, and perform interested party assessments an auditor will accept without challenge
Define a credible, defensible ISMS scope boundary that satisfies certification requirements
Establish an information security risk assessment methodology and produce a risk register that drives real treatment decisions
Determine necessary controls from first principles and produce a compliant Statement of Applicability
Practically develop and operate all mandatory ISMS documents across Clauses 4–10 — all documents are available to download
Learn how to practically implement Annex A controls across your organisation
Conduct ISO 27001 internal audits, management reviews, and manage external certification audits from end to end
Prepare an organisation for Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits and understand the full certification cycle through to surveillance
Manage internal stakeholders (employees) and secure their buy-in throughout the implementation project
Understand the full certification cycle from Stage 1 through surveillance to final certification issuance
Certification exam details
The certification exam is delivered online and monitored live via Zoom. Your identity is verified before the exam begins.
| Number of questions | 50 multiple-choice questions (randomised from a bank of 150) |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Question format | Four-option multiple choice — one correct answer per question |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Delivery | Online — accessible from any location with a stable internet connection |
| Retake policy | 1 free retake attempt included with Training + Exam enrolment |
| Proctoring | Live Zoom monitoring — camera on, screen shared throughout |
Every certificate is independently verifiable
Every certificate carries a unique reference number. Employers and clients can verify authenticity and current status directly on the CMC website at any time — no registration required, just the certificate reference number.
Certificate number format: CM-ISO27001-LI-2025-0017
CM = CyberMentors · ISO27001 = programme · LI = Lead Implementer · 2025 = year issued · 0017 = candidate number. Each certificate also includes a QR code linking directly to the verification page — enabling instant employer verification and anti-fraud protection.
Unique certificate reference per candidate
QR code for instant scan verification
Real-time status — no registration required
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