ISO 37001 Lead Implementer

The benefits of implementing an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of involvement in bribery, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging due diligence and ethically sound business dealings, etc. To gain such benefits for your organization, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve an ABMS. For that, the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course is the right place to be. The training course aims to provide in-depth understanding of ISO 37001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the management system.

By attending the training course, you can help organizations comply with anti-bribery laws, as well as establish controls within the organization that proactively contribute in combating bribery and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, openness, and compliance.

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 implementer
  • Initiate and plan the implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
  • Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ABMS based on ISO 37001
  • Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Audience:

The ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for:

  • Managers and consultants wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an anti-bribery management system
  • Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive ABMS implementation framework
  • Managers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to bribery risks
  • Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
  • Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
  • Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants

Prerequisites:

The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, a general understanding of ISO 37001, and an awareness of the MS implementation principles.

Introduction to ISO/IEC 37001 and Anti-Bribery Management

Participants are introduced to the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 37001, exploring what constitutes bribery, the importance of anti-bribery practices and how an anti-bribery management system supports organisational integrity.

Governance, Leadership and Commitment

This section focuses on the role of leadership and governance in anti-bribery systems, including establishing policies, assigning responsibilities, and building organisational commitment to ethical conduct.

Risk Assessment and Context Analysis

Participants learn how to conduct bribery risk assessments, including identifying contexts and risk scenarios that could expose organisations to corruption threats. Techniques for analysing and prioritising risk are covered.

Implementation of Anti-Bribery Controls

This part of the course addresses how to design and implement controls that prevent, detect and respond to bribery risks. Participants explore documentation, monitoring mechanisms and workflows that support system effectiveness.

Integration with Management Systems

Delegates examine how anti-bribery practices can be integrated with other management systems, such as quality, compliance and information security frameworks, to support aligned governance and risk management.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Continual Improvement

This segment focuses on how to monitor anti-bribery performance, evaluate effectiveness of controls, manage nonconformities and drive continual improvement in anti-bribery practices.

Preparation for Certification

The course wraps up with preparation for ISO/IEC 37001 certification assessments, including review of key concepts, exam structure and tips for success.

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 37001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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Exam

The exam is will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses

For Virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera. More information about the exam rules will be send from PECB.

Test details:

  • The exam duration is three (3) hours. Non-native speakers receive an additional half an hour.
  • The exam contains essay type questions. 

As the exam is an Multiple Choice, candidates are authorized to use:

  • A copy of the ISO 37001 Standard
  • Course notes from the Participant Handout;
  • Any personal notes made by the student during the course; and
  • A hard copy dictionary

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Examination rules and policies

RECEIVE YOUR EXAM RESULTS

Results will be communicated by email in a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after taking the exam. The results will not include the exact grade of the candidate, only a mention of pass or fail.

Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified scheme which is explained in the course description.

In the case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains in which the candidate had failed to provide guidance for exams’ retake preparation.

Candidates, who disagree with the exam results, may file a complaint by writing to examination@pecb.com or through PECB ticketing system.

EXAM RETAKE POLICY

There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. However, there are some limitations in terms of allowed time-frame in between exam retakes, such as:

  • Students, who have completed the full training but failed the written exam, are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
  • If a candidate does not pass the exam on the second attempt, he/she must wait 3 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (2nd retake). Retake fee applies.
  • If a candidate does not pass the exam on the third attempt, he/she must wait 6 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (3rd retake). Retake fee applies.

After the fourth attempt, a waiting period of 12 months from the last session date is required, in order for candidate to sit again for the same exam. Regular fee applies.

For the candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, PECB recommends to attend an official training in order to be better prepared for the exam.

To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), the candidate needs to contact Glasspaper.

Practical information

Duration: 5 days
Price: 27 900
Language: English
Format: Open course and corporate training

FAQ

Hva lærer jeg på dette kurset?
Du lærer å etablere, implementere og forbedre et Anti-Bribery Management System i tråd med ISO/IEC 37001, inkludert risikoanalyse, kontrollvalg og styringspraksis.

Hva kreves for å delta?
Det er ingen formelle krav, men det er en fordel med grunnleggende forståelse av compliance, risiko eller ledelsessystemer.

Hvordan gjennomføres eksamen?
Eksamen gjennomføres enten fysisk på kursstedet eller online med voucher og online eksamensvakt.

Hva skjer hvis jeg ikke består første eksamen?
Du får som regel ett nytt eksamensforsøk som tas online.

Får jeg ekstra tid på eksamen?
Ja, ekstra tid kan gis dersom engelsk ikke er ditt morsmål, i tråd med sertifiseringsreglene.

Hvilken sertifisering får jeg?
Etter godkjent eksamen oppnår du PECB Certified ISO/IEC 37001 Provisional Implementer sertifiseringen. For å få full sertifisering kan det også stilles krav til dokumentert arbeidserfaring. Sjekk tabellen under sertifisering for mer informasjon.

Får jeg ISO-standarden?
Nei, du får tilgang til kursmateriell og rammeverksreferanser som brukes under kurset og eksamen.

Hva er forskjellen på Foundation og Lead Implementer?
Foundation gir grunnleggende kunnskap om standardens struktur og krav, mens Lead Implementer gir ferdigheter for å implementere og drifte systemet i praksis.

Er dette kurset relevant for ledere?
Ja, kurset er relevant for ledere, compliance-ansvarlige, internrevisorer og profesjonelle med ansvar for etikk, styring og anti-korruptionsarbeid.

Kan jeg ta dette kurset som e-læring eller selvstudium?
Ja, dette kurset tilbys også som e-læring. Påmelding kan registreres på høyre side.

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