PECB Certified ISO 37001
Lead Auditor
Develop the competencies to audit an ABMS against the criteria established by ISO 37001, based on the guidelines of ISO 19011 and requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1
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Why should you take this training course?
Bribery is a phenomenon that has plagued the private and public sector for a long time now. If this problem is not uprooted,
economic development, or development in a general sense, is almost impossible. To address bribery and help organizations
keep processes in check, ISO has published the ISO 37001 standard, which outlines the requirements for the implementation of
an anti-bribery management system (ABMS). PECB training courses, on the other hand, provide you with the methodology – in
a very practical sense – needed for implementing and auditing an ABMS.
The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course provides the necessary knowledge and skills that enable you
to perform anti-bribery management system (ABMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures,
and techniques.
Many organizations seek competent auditors to determine whether the policies and anti-bribery controls, implemented as part
of an ISO 37001-based ABMS, are effective. This training course aims to help you complete these tasks successfully and
intends to reflect the importance of effective ABMS audits. Additionally, it aims to strengthen your knowledge and skills to plan
and carry out ABMS audits in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the
certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Why is this training course more desirable than the others?
The exercises, quizzes, and case studies provided are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an ABMS audit: ISO 37001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditee, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
What will the certification allow you to do?
Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight when you are entering the labor market, or when you want to advance in your career. A certified ABMS auditor will be able to audit an ABMS, serve as an audit team leader, or provide consultancy services in some cases for the improvement of the ABMS.
Who should attend this training course?
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
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Course agenda
Duration: 5 days
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery
- Anti-bribery management system
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- The impact of trends and technology in auditing
- Evidence-based auditing
- Risk-based auditing
- Initiation of the audit process
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing 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 of the audit
- Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Closing of the training course
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
Examination
Duration: 3 hours
The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification
Program (ECP). It 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 the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
Certification
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 the ISO 37001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| 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, of which one in anti-bribery management | At least 200 hours of audit activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent | Five years, of which two in anti-bribery management | At least 300 hours of audit activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent | Ten years, of which seven in anti-bribery management | At least 1,000 hours of audit activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective
PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed
information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.
General information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with the training course material containing explanatory information, examples, best practices,
exercises, and quizzes. - An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
who have attended the training course. - In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code
is received.
