ISO 37001 Lead Implementer
Build and run an anti-bribery management system that meets ISO 37001 — from gap analysis through to certification readiness. Taught by a practitioner who implemented ISO 37001 across an APAC energy business, not a trainer working from the standard alone.
Who it's for
Project managers and consultants involved in anti-bribery, individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to anti-bribery requirements within their organisation, and members of an ABMS implementation team.
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 implementer
- Initiate and plan an ABMS implementation using recognised methodology and best practices
- Support an organisation in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ABMS
- Prepare an organisation for a third-party certification audit
At a glance
- Duration5 days (Day 1–5)
- DeliveryOpen enrolment or in-house
- OutcomeExamination & certificate
Course outline
Day 1 to Day 5
- Anti-bribery landscape: MACC Act, Section 17A, ISO 37001 in context
- Management systems and fundamental anti-bribery concepts and principles
- Initiation of the ABMS implementation
- The organisation and its context
- ABMS scope
- Bribery risk assessment
- Leadership, commitment, and the anti-bribery policy
- Roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Risks, opportunities, and anti-bribery objectives
- Support for the ABMS
- Due diligence
- Anti-bribery controls and commitments
- Reporting and investigation procedures
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
- Internal audit and management review
- Treatment of nonconformities and continual improvement
- Preparation for the certification audit
- Examination and certificate
Exam competency domains
The certification exam covers the following competency domains, in line with the examination and certification programme:
- 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 the performance of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Continual improvement of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Preparation for an ABMS certification audit
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
Upcoming cohorts
Open enrolment
| Dates | Location | Mode | Seats | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 | Online | Online | 20 | RM 4,800 | Enquire |
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.