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

Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) Training

The ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) based on ISO 37001. This certification-focused training course helps organizations strengthen ethical governance, reduce bribery risks, improve compliance practices, and support organizational integrity.

Participants will gain practical insights into bribery risk assessments, due diligence procedures, internal controls, monitoring activities, and continual improvement strategies. The course also provides implementation guidance aligned with legal requirements, ethical business practices, and internationally recognized anti-bribery standards.

After successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” credential, validating their professional competence in implementing and managing an ABMS based on ISO 37001 requirements.

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations today face increasing pressure to strengthen ethical governance, reduce corruption risks, and comply with anti-bribery regulations and compliance expectations. An effective Anti-Bribery Management System helps organizations establish transparent practices, strengthen internal controls, and improve stakeholder confidence.

This training course helps participants:

• Understand ISO 37001 requirements and anti-bribery management principles
• Learn how to establish and implement an Anti-Bribery Management System
• Develop practical knowledge of bribery risk assessment and due diligence
• Improve organizational compliance and ethical governance practices
• Support continual improvement and ABMS performance monitoring
• Prepare organizations for third-party certification audits
• Prepare for the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer certification exam

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants involved in anti-bribery management
• Professionals seeking to master ABMS implementation practices
• Individuals responsible for maintaining ISO 37001 conformity within organizations
• Professionals carrying out responsibilities related to anti-bribery management systems
• Individuals seeking to strengthen organizational integrity and ethical business practices
• Professionals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants

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 implementer
• Initiate and plan ABMS implementation projects using recognized methodologies and best practices
• Support organizations in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ABMS
• Prepare organizations for third-party certification audits

Educational Approach

This training course combines theoretical instruction with practical implementation exercises and real-world examples.

Participants benefit from:

• Best practices related to ABMS implementation and anti-bribery compliance
• Interactive discussions between instructors and participants
• Practical implementation guidance and exercises
• Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes designed to prepare participants for the certification exam
• Flexible learning options, including self-paced and eLearning formats

Prerequisites

Participants attending this training course should be familiar with management system concepts and have a solid understanding of anti-bribery principles.

Strengthening Ethical Governance Through Anti-Bribery Management

The ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course helps organizations strengthen ethical governance, improve compliance oversight, and reduce bribery-related risks through the implementation of structured anti-bribery management practices.

Participants gain practical implementation knowledge that supports due diligence processes, internal controls, organizational transparency, risk reduction, and continual improvement initiatives. Effective ABMS implementation helps organizations protect their reputation, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and maintain alignment with global anti-bribery expectations and ethical business standards.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37001 and initiation of an ABMS
Day 2: ABMS implementation planning
Day 3: Implementation of an ABMS
Day 4: ABMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for certification audits
Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

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

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery management
• Initiation of an ABMS implementation
• Planning of an ABMS implementation based on ISO 37001
• Implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
• Evaluation of ABMS performance
• Continual improvement of an ABMS
• Preparation for an ABMS certification audit

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, participants may apply for one of the available PECB ISO 37001 credentials. Certification is awarded once all certification requirements have been fulfilled.

The requirements for PECB ISO 37001 certifications are as follows:

Valid ABMS Implementation Activities

To be considered valid, anti-bribery management activities should follow recognized implementation best practices and may include:

• Drafting an ABMS implementation business case
• Managing an ABMS implementation project
• Implementing an Anti-Bribery Management System
• Managing documented information related to the ABMS
• Monitoring ABMS performance
• Continually improving an ABMS

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 comprehensive training materials containing practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• 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