ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems Lead Auditor - Training & Certification

Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) Training

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