ISO 37001 Lead Auditor
Why should you attend?
The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor course prepares you to conduct effective anti-bribery management system (ABMS) audits based on ISO 37001. You will learn key audit principles, techniques, and best practices aligned with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Through practical exercises and case studies, you will practice gathering audit evidence, leading audit teams, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and preparing audit reports.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you can apply for the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor credential, demonstrating your ability to audit ABMS implementations with competence and confidence.
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 training course is participant centered and contains:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices used in anti-bribery management system auditing
- Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with case studies inspired by real events and practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Examination:
The “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” exam is fully aligned with the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It assesses candidates across the following areas of competence:
Domain 1: Core principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system
Domain 2: Requirements of the anti-bribery management system
Domain 3: Key auditing principles and concepts
Domain 4: Planning and preparing for an ISO 37001 audit
Domain 5: Executing an ISO 37001 audit
Domain 6: Finalizing and closing an ISO 37001 audit
Domain 7: Overseeing an ISO 37001 audit program
PECB Trainings are delivered by 1 AZ Learning in 4 ways:
- On Demand – eLearning: This method is technologically enabled and is delivered by PECB Certified Trainers in pre-recorded video format. Candidates can watch the video recordings at their convenience, from anywhere at any time. Currently Available in eLearning are 27001:2022 Lead auditor, 27001:2022 Lead implementer, 31000 Risk manager, 37001 Lead auditor, 37001 Lead implementer, 27001:2022 Foundation (French), 27001:2022 Lead auditor (French), 27001:2022 Lead implementer (french) And GDPR-CDPO(French)
- Self-study – using PDF Materials: If candidates want to take a training course at their own pace and a place of their choice, they can engage in self-study, for which all that is needed is access to our training course materials (and other supportive materials such as case studies and exercises).
- Live online: Our live online training courses are synchronized events organized in a live (real-time) virtual meeting room/classroom environment
- Corporate Classroom – Upon Request: Our classroom training courses are participant centered and delivered in different venues worldwide by PECB Certified Trainers.
Candidates in all modes of study get 2 attempts at PECB Exam for Free and online access of Courseware.





