ISO 37001 Lead Auditor – eLearning

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, conduct and manage audits of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) based on ISO 37001. The course focuses on recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques and prepares you to assess whether an organisation’s ABMS meets the requirements of the standard.

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The course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to audit an Anti-Bribery Management System in accordance with ISO 37001. You will learn how to interpret the requirements of the standard from an auditor’s perspective, evaluate conformity and plan, conduct and close an ISO 37001 audit.

You will also work with risk based auditing, audit test plans, nonconformity reports, audit documentation and corrective action plans. The course covers the complete audit process, from initiation and preparation to follow up and management of an internal audit programme.

The training is delivered through the myPECB platform and combines video based learning with course materials, a case study, exercises and quizzes.

What will you get out of the course?

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an Anti-Bribery Management System
  • Interpret ISO 37001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
  • Evaluate whether an ABMS conforms to ISO 37001 requirements
  • Apply fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct and close an ISO 37001 compliance audit
  • Apply ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 during audits
  • Create audit test plans and document audit findings
  • Draft nonconformity reports
  • Evaluate action plans and follow up on audit findings
  • Manage an ISO 37001 audit programme

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for:

  • Managers and consultants responsible for ensuring conformity with ISO 37001 requirements
  • Auditors who want to perform and lead ABMS audits
  • Advisors and specialists working with anti-bribery management

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Course content

The course covers:

  • Training course objectives and structure
  • Introduction to ISO 37001 and management systems
  • Certification process
  • Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery
  • Overview of ISO 37001 requirements
  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Technology in auditing
  • Risk based auditing
  • Initiation of the audit process
  • Stage 1 audit
  • Preparation for stage 2 audit
  • Stage 2 audit
  • Communication during the audit
  • Audit procedures
  • Creating audit test plans
  • Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
  • Audit documentation and quality review
  • Closing the audit
  • Evaluation of action plans
  • Activities beyond the initial audit
  • Managing an internal audit programme

Training course structure

Exam and certification

Exam

After completing the course, you can take the PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor exam.

The exam covers seven competency domains:

  • Fundamental principles and concepts of an Anti-Bribery Management System
  • Anti-Bribery Management System requirements
  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Preparing an ISO 37001 audit
  • Conducting an ISO 37001 audit
  • Closing an ISO 37001 audit
  • Managing an ISO 37001 audit programme

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

37001 Lead Auditor Certification