The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills needed to conduct, manage, and lead Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) audits based on ISO 37001. This comprehensive training course combines internationally recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques to help participants effectively assess anti-bribery controls, evaluate compliance, and strengthen ethical governance practices within organizations.
Participants gain practical experience through interactive discussions, role-playing exercises, case studies, and audit-focused learning activities designed to strengthen auditing methodologies, evidence collection, nonconformity reporting, audit planning, and audit program management. The course also incorporates guidance from ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 auditing standards to support effective conformity assessment practices.
After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” credential, validating their professional competence to audit organizations for conformity with ISO 37001 requirements.
Why Should You Attend?
Organizations worldwide continue to strengthen anti-bribery controls, ethical governance programs, and regulatory compliance initiatives to reduce corruption risks and protect organizational integrity. Skilled auditors play an essential role in evaluating the effectiveness of anti-bribery policies, controls, and management systems.
This training course helps participants:
Understand ISO 37001 auditing principles and methodologies
Learn how to conduct internal and external ABMS audits
Develop practical audit planning and reporting skills
Improve evidence collection and audit evaluation techniques
Strengthen knowledge of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 auditing standards
Learn how to lead audit teams effectively
Prepare for the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Auditor certification exam
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits
Managers and consultants seeking advanced knowledge of anti-bribery auditing processes
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with ISO 37001 requirements
Technical experts preparing for ABMS audits
Expert advisors involved in anti-bribery management and compliance oversight
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Explain the concepts and principles of an Anti-Bribery Management System based on ISO 37001
Interpret ISO 37001 requirements from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate ABMS conformity using recognized audit principles and best practices
Plan, conduct, and close ISO 37001 audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011 guidelines
Manage an ISO 37001 audit program effectively
Educational Approach
This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction with practical auditing exercises and real-world anti-bribery compliance scenarios.
Participants benefit from:
Best practices related to ABMS auditing and ISO 37001 requirements
Practical exercises, role-playing activities, and case-study discussions
Interactive discussions between instructors and participants
Audit-focused implementation and evidence evaluation techniques
Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes designed to prepare participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
Participants attending this training course should have:
A fundamental understanding of anti-bribery concepts
Comprehensive knowledge of audit principles and auditing methodologies
Strengthening Ethical Governance Through Effective ABMS Auditing
The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course helps organizations strengthen ethical governance, improve anti-bribery compliance oversight, and support continual improvement initiatives through effective auditing practices.
Participants gain practical auditing knowledge that supports due diligence, internal controls, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and organizational transparency. Effective ABMS auditing enables organizations to identify compliance gaps, strengthen governance practices, and maintain alignment with global anti-bribery expectations and ethical business standards.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) and ISO 37001 Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities Day 4: Closing the audit Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” 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
Anti-Bribery Management System requirements
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Preparing an ISO 37001 audit
Conducting an ISO 37001 audit
Closing an ISO 37001 audit
Managing an ISO 37001 audit program
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for one of the available PECB ISO 37001 Auditor credentials. Certification is awarded once all certification requirements have been fulfilled.
The requirements for PECB ISO 37001 Auditor certifications are as follows:
Valid Audit Activities
To be considered valid, audit activities should follow recognized auditing best practices and may include:
Planning an audit
Preparing audit test plans
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit work documents
Reviewing documented information
Conducting on-site audits
Following up on nonconformities
Leading an audit team
Training Formats
Self-Study Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and standard documentation without instructor-led video presentations.
eLearning Self-paced online training that includes official course materials along with video presentations and explanations delivered by a PECB Certified Trainer.
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
Participants receive over 450 pages of training materials containing practical examples and instructional guidance
Participants who complete the course receive an attestation worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
Candidates who do not pass the exam may retake it once within 12 months free of charge.