The TRECCERT ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner is an entry-level credential that gives you a foundational understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and controls. It is the natural starting point for anyone beginning a career in information security, and a stepping stone toward the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications.
Who is it for?
The Practitioner is built for people entering or supporting the field, including:
Information Security Analysts, Managers, Project Managers, and Officers
Business Owners, COOs, and CFOs who need a working grasp of information security
Security Engineers, QA Managers, Penetration Testers, and SOC Analysts
The exam at a glance
The Practitioner exam is shorter and more accessible than the Lead-level exams, which makes it an ideal first credential:
Questions: 50 multiple-choice.
Duration: 1 hour.
Pass mark: 60% (30 of 50 correct).
Mode: Online and computerized, with an immediate result.
How to become certified
The path is straightforward:
1. Prepare for the exam. Learn the fundamental concepts behind ISO/IEC 27001 — its requirements and the four control themes.
2. Register and schedule. Purchase your exam voucher, submit the application form, and schedule your exam once approved.
3. Take the exam. Sit the 50-question exam online and receive your result immediately.
Unlike the Lead-level credentials, the Practitioner has no professional experience requirement — which is exactly why it works so well as your entry into the ISO 27001 world.
Save on your exam voucher — with a free retake included
When you are ready to sit the exam, GRC Lab offers the ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner exam voucher at €159 instead of the €179 standard price as an authorized TRECCERT reseller — a 10% saving. Every voucher includes one free retake at no extra cost, so there is no financial risk if the first attempt does not go your way. Your voucher code is delivered to your inbox instantly. Browse the Practitioner voucher in the GRC Lab store to begin.