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.
The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
This participant-centered training course is designed to provide an engaging and practical learning experience by:
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:
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
