ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Foundation - Training Course

The ISO 37001 Foundation training course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles, and requirements of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) based on ISO 37001:2025. This training course introduces the structure of the standard, including its key clauses, anti-bribery principles, governance requirements, and core compliance elements designed to help organizations prevent, detect, and address bribery risks.

Participants will gain an understanding of how organizations implement anti-bribery controls, conduct due diligence, perform risk assessments, and maintain ethical business practices through an effective ABMS framework. The course also highlights the important updates introduced in ISO 37001:2025, including climate change considerations, compliance culture improvements, clarification of anti-bribery responsibilities, and stronger emphasis on conflicts of interest management.

After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001 Foundation” credential. This certification demonstrates a professional understanding of the methodologies, requirements, and management principles used within an ABMS based on ISO 37001.

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations worldwide continue to strengthen anti-bribery compliance programs, ethical governance initiatives, and corporate integrity frameworks to reduce operational, financial, and reputational risks.

This training course helps participants:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Anti-Bribery Management Systems
• Learn the core requirements of ISO 37001:2025
• Explore how due diligence and risk assessments support anti-bribery compliance
• Understand financial and non-financial anti-bribery controls
• Learn how organizations strengthen compliance culture and ethical governance
• Understand the role of internal audits, monitoring, reporting, and continual improvement
• Prepare for the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation certification exam

Participants will also learn about the updated elements introduced in ISO 37001:2025, including climate change considerations within bribery risk assessments, increased emphasis on compliance culture, expanded guidance related to anti-bribery responsibilities, and conflict of interest management.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants seeking knowledge of anti-bribery management concepts and principles
• Managers responsible for conducting due diligence related to bribery risks
• Individuals supporting organizational integrity and ethical business practices
• Governance, risk management, and compliance professionals
• Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants
• Professionals seeking foundational knowledge of ISO 37001 requirements

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe anti-bribery management concepts and principles
• Explain the primary ISO 37001 requirements for an Anti-Bribery Management System
• Identify practical approaches organizations can use to achieve conformity with ISO 37001
• Understand the role of risk assessments, due diligence, monitoring, and reporting within an ABMS
• Support ethical compliance and continual improvement initiatives

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical examples and interactive learning activities.

Participants benefit from:

• Interactive discussions and collaborative learning activities
• Practical examples related to anti-bribery compliance and governance
• Exercises and quizzes designed to reinforce learning
• Exam-focused quiz structures aligned with the certification examination
• Flexible learning options designed for modern professional development

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Understanding Anti-Bribery Management Systems

An effective Anti-Bribery Management System helps organizations establish stronger ethical governance practices, reduce bribery risks, improve compliance oversight, and support organizational transparency.

ISO 37001 provides organizations with a structured framework for implementing anti-bribery policies, conducting due diligence, strengthening internal controls, and supporting continual improvement initiatives. As organizations face increasing regulatory expectations and compliance challenges, professionals with knowledge of anti-bribery management systems can help strengthen governance, accountability, and organizational integrity.

The ISO 37001:2025 revision also introduces updates designed to improve integration with broader sustainability and governance initiatives while strengthening organizational compliance culture and risk management practices.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the Anti-Bribery Management System and ISO 37001
Day 2: ABMS and the certificate exam

Examination

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

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
• ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS

Certificate Requirements

To obtain the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001 Foundation” credential, candidates must:

• Complete the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation training course
• Successfully pass the certification exam
• Apply for the certification credential

This is an entry-level certification, and there are no prerequisites related to professional experience or management system project experience.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 37001 Foundation are:

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
• Participants receive over 200 pages of training materials containing practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Participants who complete the course receive an attestation worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Candidates who do not pass the first exam attempt may retake the exam free of charge within 12 months when training is completed through an authorized partner

Training Formats

Self-Study
Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and standard documentation.