Training · Lead Auditor

ISO 37001 Lead Auditor

Master the audit of an anti-bribery management system to ISO 37001:2016 using ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 principles. For those who will lead first-, second-, or third-party ABMS audits.

Who it's for

Internal and lead auditors, certification-body auditors, compliance managers, and consultants verifying ABMS conformity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan and lead an ISO 37001 audit against ISO 19011 principles
  • Gather and evaluate audit evidence and write defensible findings
  • Assess the effectiveness of anti-bribery controls, not just their existence
  • Manage the audit programme and report to management

At a glance

  • Duration5 days (Day 1–5)
  • DeliveryOpen enrolment or in-house
  • OutcomeExamination & certificate

Course outline

Day 1 to Day 5

Day 1
  • ISO 37001 requirements recap
  • Audit principles, ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021
  • Types of audit and the certification process
Day 2
  • Initiating the audit and document review
  • Preparing the audit plan and working documents
  • Risk-based audit of bribery controls
Day 3
  • Conducting on-site activities
  • Audit evidence, sampling, and interviews
  • Identifying and grading nonconformities
Day 4
  • Writing audit findings and the audit report
  • Audit closing meeting and follow-up
  • Auditor competence and conduct
Day 5
  • Case studies and role-play audits
  • Managing an audit programme
  • Examination and certificate

Upcoming cohorts

Open enrolment

DatesLocationModeSeatsFee
14 Sept 2026 – 18 Sept 2026Kuala LumpurIn-person12RM 5,500Enquire
23 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026OnlineOnline20RM 4,800Enquire

Cohort dates, seats, and fees are managed in the ABMS training calendar and update here automatically.

Talk to a practitioner

Bring an active mandate, an open question, or a draft policy you want reviewed.

Whether you are facing the CIDB G7 deadline, building a Section 17A defence, or preparing for an ISO 37001 audit — start with a direct conversation, not a sales pitch.