Training · Lead Auditor
ISO 37001 Lead Auditor
Master the audit of an anti-bribery management system based on ISO 37001 using ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 principles. For those who will lead first-, second-, or third-party ABMS audits.
Who it's for
Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits, managers or consultants seeking to ensure conformity with the requirements of ISO 37001, and expert advisors in anti-bribery management.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an anti-bribery management system based on ISO 37001
- Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate ABMS conformity to ISO 37001 requirements, in accordance with fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 37001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 37001 audit programme
At a glance
- Duration5 days (Day 1–5)
- DeliveryOpen enrolment or in-house
- OutcomeExamination & certificate
Course outline
Day 1 to Day 5
Day 1
- Introduction to ISO 37001 and management systems
- The certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery
- Overview of ISO 37001 requirements
Day 2
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- The impact of technology in auditing
- Risk-based auditing
- Initiation of the audit process
Day 3
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing for and conducting the stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
Day 4
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing of the audit and evaluation of action plans
Day 5
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit programme
- Examination and certificate
Exam competency domains
The certification exam covers the following competency domains, in line with the examination and certification programme:
- 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 programme
Exam & certification
- Full course material set — 450+ pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes, plus a case study
- 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits on completion
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- If you don't pass, the exam can be retaken free of charge within 12 months
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.