ISO 37001 Lead Auditor

ISO 37001 Foundation ISO 37001 Lead Implementer ISO 37001 Lead Auditor ISO 37001:2025 Transition

Why should you attend?

The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course equips you with the knowledge and skills to conduct anti-bribery management system (ABMS) audits using widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Organizations worldwide seek skilled auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-bribery policies and controls within an ISO 37001:2025-based ABMS. This course prepares you to assess, plan, and execute audits effectively while ensuring compliance with ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems) and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification process requirements).

Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and discussions, you will gain deep insights into ABMS audit techniques while enhancing essential auditing skills.

Upon completing the course, you can take the certification exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” credential, validating your ability to audit organizations for compliance with ISO 37001 requirements.

Who should attend?

The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the ABMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 37001 requirements in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for an ABMS audit
Expert advisors in anti-bribery management

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001
Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the ABMS conformity to ISO 37001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 37001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO 37001 audit program

Educational approach

This participant-centered training course is designed to provide an engaging and practical learning experience by:

Exploring theoretical knowledge alongside industry-level best practices in ABMS audits, ISO 37001 requirements, and globally recognized auditing standards
Integrating practical exercises into lecture sessions, including role-playing and interactive discussions to reinforce learning
Encouraging active engagement through open discussions between the trainer and the participants
Including multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based, designed to help participants prepare effectively for the certification exam

Prerequisites

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of anti-bribery concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Day 1: Introduction to the anti-bribery management system (ABMS) and ISO 37001

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

The “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system

Domain 2: Anti-bribery management system requirements

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 37001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 37001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 37001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 37001 audit program

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37001 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37001 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Anti-bribery Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37001 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: PECB Certified individuals who hold both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are eligible to apply for the PECB Master Credential, provided they have completed four additional Foundation Exams, have 15 years of professional experience (including 10 years in anti-bribery management), and have completed 700 hours of audit activities and 700 hours of project activities. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please visit the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

Planning an audit
Preparing audit test plans
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit work documents
Reviewing documented information
Conducting on-site audits
Following up on nonconformities
Leading an audit team

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.

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