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.
Course agenda
- 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
- Please note all PECB certifications activities must be completed within 12 months from date of enrollment by SMATICA. This includes (take the PECB exam (1st attempt), retake the exam (2nd attempt, if needed), apply for the PECB certificate, and be certified).