COGNICERT TRAINING PATHWAY

ISO 18788 training

Develop practical capabilities in security operations management. Choose your level and compare self-study or live-online booking options.

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Select a level to see its fees and available booking options.

ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

Choose your ISO 18788 course

Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

1 day

ISO 18788 Awareness

People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

Learning focus

Recognise the purpose of the standard, its main concepts and the responsibilities that matter in day-to-day work.

Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £2009–13 November 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
2 days

ISO 18788 Foundation

People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.

Learning focus

Understand the requirements, terminology and evidence used to support a structured management approach.

Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £5009–13 November 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
3 days

ISO 18788 Internal Auditor

People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

Learning focus

Practise audit planning, evidence gathering, reporting findings and following up corrective actions.

Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £7509–13 November 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
5 days

ISO 18788 Lead Auditor

Auditors and professionals preparing to lead an audit team or manage a complete audit programme.

Learning focus

Develop the skills to plan, conduct and lead audits, evaluate evidence and communicate conclusions.

Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £1,5509–13 November 2026 · includes late fee

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
5 days

ISO 18788 Lead Implementer

Managers, consultants and professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining or improving a system.

Learning focus

Develop an implementation approach, define responsibilities, monitor performance and support continual improvement.

Contact Cognicert for this level’s syllabus and availability.

Enquire about Lead Implementer

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Durations refer to the training programme. Course details explain entry requirements, assessment and the award for successful candidates. Training does not certify your organisation. Self-study access or live-course joining instructions follow payment and any applicable eligibility checks. Read refund and transfer conditions.

Which level fits your responsibilities?

Understand and contribute

Start with Awareness for an introduction, or Foundation for a more detailed understanding of the requirements.

Evaluate and audit

Choose Internal Auditor for audits within your organisation. Choose Lead Auditor when you need to lead an audit or assessment team and manage the full evaluation process.

Build and improve

Choose Lead Implementer when your responsibility is to establish, maintain or improve the system and coordinate implementation.

Online or self-study: which course option fits?

Live-online training

Learn with an instructor and select a published intake at enrolment. Awareness, Foundation and Internal Auditor have 1-, 2- and 3-day training durations within the selected intake window.

On-demand self-study

Choose flexible self-study and review the course fee, learner quantity and any applicable VAT in your basket before payment.

Course assessment and certification

Check the course details for assessment, entry requirements and the Cognicert award included. Training and professional certification are distinct from management-system certification for an organisation.

ISO 18788 training questions

What will I learn in ISO 18788 training?

Develop practical capabilities in security operations management, including operational risks, responsibilities and control evidence.

Which ISO 18788 course level should I choose?

Choose Awareness for an introduction, Foundation for a working understanding of requirements, and Internal Auditor for audits inside your organisation. Lead-level courses develop audit leadership or implementation skills; check each course's entry and assessment requirements.

How long are ISO 18788 Awareness, Foundation and Internal Auditor courses?

The training durations are 1 day for Awareness, 2 days for Foundation and 3 days for Internal Auditor. Published online dates are intake windows; the shorter timetable and assessment arrangements are confirmed in joining instructions.

How much do the short ISO 18788 courses cost?

Self-study costs £75 for Awareness, £150 for Foundation and £250 for Internal Auditor. Online fees are £200, £500 and £750, respectively, before any applicable VAT. Lead-course prices are shown separately in the individual course details. Your basket confirms any group discount, VAT and final total before payment.

Can I book ISO 18788 training online or study at my own pace?

Yes. Choose a self-study or online enrolment button, review your booking in the existing Cognicert basket, and continue to secure Stripe checkout or request an invoice. Self-study is on demand; online payment requires an available published intake.

Does completing training certify my organisation?

No. Course completion and any professional award are distinct from management-system certification of an organisation. Check the course's assessment and award details, or contact Cognicert about organisational certification.

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