How long is the ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager training?

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager training runs over 5 days (40 hours), exam included. The certification exam itself lasts 2 hours and takes place on the final day of the course.

The official PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager training is structured over five intensive days (40 hours), exam included. Four days are devoted to theory and hands-on practice, and the fifth day is reserved for the certification exam.

The ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager certification exam lasts two hours. Once candidates pass, they compile their PECB application file (professional-experience form, code of ethics, application fee) to obtain the certification.

The typical PECB pathway for ISO 27005 runs across three levels: Foundation (2 days, introductory), Risk Manager (5 days, operational — the standard level for a Risk Officer role) and Lead Risk Manager (senior level, requiring prior practical experience).

At Abilene Academy, the training is available in three formats: in-person in Morges (French-speaking Switzerland), synchronous remote via LearnAnywhere®, or in-house on site. The duration stays the same — 5 days — but the pace can be adapted in-house (for example 2+2+1 days across three weeks).

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  • Training duration: 5 days (40 hours), exam included
  • Exam duration: 2 hours
  • Exam format: multiple choice, minimum score 70%
  • PECB pathway: Foundation (2d) → Risk Manager (5d) → Lead Risk Manager
  • Abilene formats: in-person Morges, remote LearnAnywhere®, in-house

Expert Insight

Plan for the exam on day five while the material is still fresh; splitting an in-house cohort into 2+2+1 works well for teams that cannot leave operations for a full week.

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