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Why take the ISO 37001 Lead Auditor course?
The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor course will give you the essential skills to carry out Anti-Corruption Management System (ACMS) audits by applying recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this course, you will develop the knowledge you need to plan and carry out internal and external audits, in accordance with ISO 19011 and the ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Through practical exercises, you will master audit techniques and be prepared to manage an audit programme, lead an audit team, communicate effectively with clients and resolve conflicts.
Once you have acquired the expertise required to conduct these audits, you can register for the exam and apply for the title of ‘PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor’. This certification shows that you have the skills needed to carry out audits in line with best audit practice.

Day 1: Introduction to the Anti-Corruption Management System and the ISO 37001 standard

  • Training objectives and structure.
  • Standards and regulatory framework.
  • Certification process.
  • Fundamental principles of the anti-corruption management system.
  • Overview of the anti-corruption management system.

Day 2: Principles, preparation and launch of the audit

  • Fundamental audit concepts.
  • Evidence-based audit approach.
  • Launching the audit.
  • Stage 1 of the audit.
  • Preparing for stage 2 of the audit (on-site audit).
  • Stage 2 of the audit (first part).

Day 3: On-site audit activities

  • Stage 2 of the audit (part 2).
  • Communication during the audit.
  • Audit procedures.
  • Drafting audit test plans.
  • Drawing up audit findings and non-conformity reports.

Days 4 & 5: Closing the audit

  • Audit documentation and quality review.
  • Closing the audit.
  • Evaluation of action plans by the auditor.
  • Benefits of an initial audit.
  • Managing an internal audit programme.
  • Competence and assessment of auditors.
  • End of training.
  • Last half-day: Taking the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Auditor certification exam (duration: 3 hours).
    Please note: The ISO 37001 Lead Auditor course material is available in English.

This course is aimed at the following audiences:

  • anyone wishing or needing to master the audit process of an anti-corruption management system;
  • people involved in maintaining compliance with the requirements of an ACMS;
  • consultants specialising in anti-corruption management
  • technical experts wishing to prepare an audit of an ACMS.

A good knowledge of the ISO 37001 standard and in-depth knowledge of audit principles.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the key concepts and principles of an Anti-Corruption Management System (ACMS) based on ISO 37001.
  • Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ACMS from an auditor's point of view.
  • Assess the conformity of the ACMS with the requirements of ISO 37001, integrating the fundamental audit concepts.
  • Plan, conduct and conclude an ISO 37001 compliance audit, respecting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the guidelines of ISO 19011 and other good audit practices.
  • Manage an ISO 37001-compliant audit programme.

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