Specific requirements about the qualifications of an internal auditor?

Answer:
There is no specific requirements about the qualifications of an internal auditor, but ISO 27001 requires from the organization to select auditors to perform the internal audit. And generally, companies want - and need - auditors with experience and knowledge about ISO 27001.

If the person is ISO 27001:2013 certified, I mean, is a Lead Auditor accredited by a company, it can be very good, but it is not mandatory, although you need to demonstrate your experience and knowledge, and for this a course can be a good option. For more information about the qualifications about an internal auditor, this article can be interesting for you “Qualifications for an ISO 27001 Internal Auditor” : https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2015/03/30/qualifications-for-an-iso-27001-internal-auditor/

And our online course can be also useful for you, because can help you to obtain all necessary knowledge required for the internal auditor “ISO 27001:2013 Internal Auditor Course” : https://advisera.com/training/iso-27001-internal-auditor-course/