PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor

The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is designed to enable attendants to audit an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on the requirements of ISO 37001.

Persons of malicious intent continually seek to sophisticate and improve their methods of wrongdoing, including bribery.

In addition, the increasingly complex nature of modern day enterprises may sometimes put good-willing people into high-pressure situations and force them into taking or receiving bribery.

ISO 37001 provides a structured methodology for organizations to combat such negative phenomena, and organizations have been finding this standard increasingly useful. This has increased the demand for ISO 37001 certification and, in turn, the demand for ISO 37001-certified auditors.

This training course aims to help an individual become competent in auditing an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 by using up-to-date industry best practices.

After attending the eLearning training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to audit an ABMS based on the requirements of ISO 37001.

• Managers or consultants seeking to ensure conformity with the requirements of ISO 37001
• Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits
• Expert advisors in anti-bribery management

• Understand 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

The "PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor" exam 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 the Examination Rules and Policies.

• Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
• Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Section 3: Certification process
• Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery
• Section 5: Anti-bribery management system
• Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Section 7: The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Section 8: Evidence-based auditing
• Section 9: Risk-based auditing
• Section 10: Initiation of the audit process
• Section 11: Stage 1 audit
• Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Section 13: Stage 2 audit
• Section 14: Communication during the audit
• Section 15: Audit procedures
• Section 16: Creating audit test plans
• Section 17: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Section 18: Audit documentation and quality review
• Section 19: Closing of the audit
• Section 20: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Section 21: Beyond the initial audit
• Section 22: Managing an internal audit program
• Section 23: Closing of the training course

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with 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.

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.
• In addition to the eLearning format, participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Credential requirements summary

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer 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 .

PECB's ISO 37001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on MyPECB platform. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account. The traditional training course material is available alongside the eLearning videos. This includes the training course materials and a case study. In addition to the lectures and the training course materials, quizzes have been incorporated to increase the interactivity of PECB's training courses.

• Take the training course
• Access the materials on MyPECB
• Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams.

PECB's eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:

• Both the training course and the examination are conducted fully online. Thus, all you need is an electronic device, and internet access.
• The training course is available 24/7, so you can adapt your study pace, time, and location to your schedule instead of having to adapt your schedule to the training course.
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as needed.
• Every training course consists of several video sections.