ISO 37001 Internal Auditor

The IECB Certified ISO 37001 Internal Auditor training course provides the necessary knowledge and skills that enable you to perform anti-bribery management system (ABMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Many organizations seek competent auditors to determine whether the policies and anti-bribery controls, implemented as part of an ISO 37001-based ABMS, are effective. This training course aims to help you complete these tasks successfully and intends to reflect the importance of effective ABMS audits. Additionally, it aims to strengthen your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out ABMS audits in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.

The exercises, quizzes, and case studies provided are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an ABMS audit: ISO 37001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditee, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you gain the “Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor” credential which validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to audit an ABMS based on ISO 37001.

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the foundational concepts and principles of an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001
• Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the ABMS conformity to ISO 37001 requirements, in accordance with the foundational 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 Internal audit programme

Educational approach

This training course is participant centred and contains:

• Theories, approaches, and best practices used in anti-bribery management system auditing
• Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with case studies inspired by real events and practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
• Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions

Course Overview

• Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system 
• Module 2 Anti-bribery management system requirements 
• Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles 
• Module 4 Preparing an ISO 37001 audit 
• Module 5 Conducting an ISO 37001 audit 
• Module 6 Closing an ISO 37001 audit 
• Module 7 Managing an ISO 37001 Internal audit programme

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to the anti-bribery management system (ABMS) and ISO 37001
• Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
• Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the Audit and the Certification exam

• All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course.  Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store.
• Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement

A foundational understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only)                

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Official Study Guides                    

CPD Certificate        

The Exam

This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB

The ISO 37001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the ABMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 37001 requirements in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an ABMS audit
• Expert advisors in anti-bribery management