ISO 37001:2025 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Transition Course

Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) Training

The ISO 37001:2025 Transition training course helps professionals understand the key differences between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025 while providing the knowledge required to transition and align an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) with the updated standard. This course is designed to help organizations maintain effective anti-bribery practices, strengthen compliance programs, and support continual improvement initiatives in accordance with the latest ISO 37001 requirements.

Participants will gain practical insights into the updated requirements introduced in ISO 37001:2025, including changes related to climate change considerations, conflicts of interest, the anti-bribery function, and the harmonization of terminology with other ISO management system standards. The training also provides guidance for planning and implementing transition activities within an existing ABMS.

After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001:2025 Transition” credential, validating their professional competence in transitioning an ABMS to ISO 37001:2025 conformity.

Why Should You Attend?

Published in February 2025, ISO 37001:2025 maintains the same structure and core requirements as the 2016 version while introducing important technical revisions and updates designed to improve integration, governance, and compliance effectiveness.

This training course helps participants:

Understand the differences between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025
Learn how to transition an existing ABMS to the updated standard
Interpret new concepts, recommendations, and requirements introduced in ISO 37001:2025
Understand updates related to climate change considerations and sustainability initiatives
Strengthen anti-bribery governance and compliance practices
Improve integration with other ISO management systems
Prepare for the PECB ISO 37001:2025 Transition certification exam

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

Individuals seeking to remain up to date with ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS
Professionals responsible for transitioning an ABMS from ISO 37001:2016 to ISO 37001:2025
Managers, trainers, and consultants involved in maintaining or improving an ABMS
Professionals seeking to update their ISO 37001 certifications
Individuals wishing to understand the differences between ISO 37001:2016 and ISO 37001:2025

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the differences between ISO 37001:2025 and ISO 37001:2016
Interpret the updated concepts, recommendations, and requirements introduced in ISO 37001:2025
Plan and implement transition activities required to align an existing ABMS with ISO 37001:2025 requirements
Support organizations in maintaining conformity with updated anti-bribery management requirements

Educational Approach

This training course combines theoretical instruction with practical guidance and transition-focused best practices.

Participants benefit from:

Lecture sessions focused on ISO 37001:2025 updates and implementation guidance
Practical explanations of transition requirements and compliance considerations
Quizzes designed to reinforce learning and exam preparation
Participant-centered instruction using practical examples and transition scenarios
Flexible learning options for self-paced professional development

Prerequisites

Participants attending this training course should have:

A general understanding of anti-bribery concepts
Familiarity with ISO 37001 requirements and Anti-Bribery Management Systems

Understanding the ISO 37001:2025 Updates

The ISO 37001:2025 revision introduces important technical updates that support stronger anti-bribery governance, improved risk oversight, and greater alignment with modern compliance expectations.

The revised standard incorporates climate change considerations, clarifies the responsibilities of the anti-bribery function, strengthens guidance related to conflicts of interest, and improves harmonization with other ISO management system standards. These updates help organizations maintain effective ABMS frameworks while supporting broader governance and sustainability initiatives.

Professionals who understand these changes can help organizations transition more effectively, strengthen compliance programs, and maintain alignment with international anti-bribery standards.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37001:2025 and comparison with ISO 37001:2016
Day 2: Clause-by-clause comparison between ISO 37001:2025 and ISO 37001:2016 and certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 37001:2025 Transition” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination covers the following competency domains:

Differences between the main clauses of ISO 37001:2025 and ISO 37001:2016
Understanding, planning, and implementation of ISO 37001:2025 changes

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37001:2025 Transition” credential.

The certification requirements are as follows:

General Information

Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
Participants receive over 120 pages of training materials containing explanatory information and quizzes
Participants who complete the course receive an attestation worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
Candidates who do not pass the exam may retake it once within 12 months free of charge