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NIS2 Directive Foundation

PECB Credential: PECB Certificate Holder in NIS2 Directive Foundation

Become acquainted with the fundamental concepts and requirements of the NIS2 Directive — covering the legislation’s scope, obligations, and the core practices needed to support a cybersecurity program. A practical starting point as NIS2 compliance becomes mandatory across a wider range of critical sectors.

Self-paced training options
Your Choice
Self-Study
Course slides and exercise/quiz materials for self-paced reading and study. Work through the material at your own speed.
  • No video recordings — slides only
  • Course slides (full curriculum)
  • Exercises and quizzes
  • PECB certification exam included
  • Certificate included at no extra cost
Price €279 excl. VAT
eLearning
Pre-recorded video sessions plus course materials. Watch, pause, and revisit lessons at your own pace.
  • Pre-recorded video sessions
  • Course slides (full curriculum)
  • Exercises and quizzes
  • PECB certification exam included
  • Certificate included at no extra cost
Price €339 excl. VAT
What is the NIS2 Directive?

The NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 strengthens cybersecurity requirements across critical infrastructure and essential service providers in the European Union. It broadens the scope of covered sectors, tightens security obligations, and imposes stricter incident-reporting requirements and penalties than its predecessor — non-compliance carries real regulatory and financial consequences, not just a compliance checkbox.

Organizations facing this shift need people who can actually lead the response, not just interpret the text. This course builds that competency directly: you gain a working understanding of the directive’s requirements, practical implementation strategies, and the skills to assess risk, manage incidents, and communicate cybersecurity decisions to stakeholders at every level of an organization — the same competencies regulators and employers expect from someone responsible for NIS2 compliance.

About this course

Who it’s for

  • Cybersecurity professionals seeking a fundamental understanding of NIS2
  • IT managers and professionals aiming to build resilient systems
  • Government and regulatory officials responsible for enforcing NIS2

What’s covered

  • Day 1:  Introduction to fundamental concepts and definitions of the NIS2 Directive
  • Day 2:  NIS2 Directive requirements for implementing a cybersecurity program, plus certification exam (1 hour, 2 competency domains)

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Which credential will I earn?
PECB Certificate Holder in NIS2 Directive Foundation

This is a single-tier certificate, not a multi-level credential ladder. After passing the exam, you receive the “PECB Certificate Holder in NIS2 Directive Foundation” credential — no prior professional experience required.

How it works
  1. Complete checkout and receive your order confirmation
  2. We register your enrollment directly with PECB
  3. You receive access to your course materials by email within 24 hours of your enrollment being registered with PECB (business days)
  4. Study at your own pace, using the materials included in your chosen format
  5. Book your certification exam directly through PECB when you’re ready
What’s in the price
  • Certification and exam fees included in course price
  • Free exam retake within 12 months if unsuccessful
  • 14 CPD credits awarded on completion
  • Access to course materials for 12 months
Ready for more? Take the next step with the NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer course.