ISO 37301 Lead Implementer

A CMS provides organizations a structured approach to meet all compliance obligations, i.e., requirements that they mandatorily have to comply with such as laws, regulations, court rulings, permits, licenses, as well as those that they voluntarily choose to comply with such as internal policies and procedures, codes of conduct, standards, and agreements with communities or NGOs. 

The benefits of implementing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of noncompliance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging good governance practices, due diligence, and ethically sound business dealings, etc. 

The PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training course provides the knowledge needed to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the compliance management system.

The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to adhere to all compliance obligations and establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, and openness.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement a CMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37301.

This training course will help you:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 in the specific context of an organization
• Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a CMS
• Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing CMS best practices

The PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a compliance management system
• Domain 2: Initiation of a CMS implementation
• Domain 3: Planning of a CMS implementation based on ISO 37301
• Domain 4: Implementation of a CMS based on ISO 37301
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a CMS based on ISO 37301
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of a CMS based on ISO 37301
• Domain 7: Preparation for a CMS certification audit

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 37301 (or ISO 19600 guidelines) and the MS implementation principles.

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.
• Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
• In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

• Managers, consultants, and compliance officers wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system
• Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive CMS implementation framework
• Compliance officers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to compliance risks
• Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
• Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
• Individuals aspiring to become compliance officers or compliance management consultant