What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

The benefits of implementing an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of involvement in bribery, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging due diligence and ethically sound business dealings, etc. To gain such benefits for your organization, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve an ABMS. For that, the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course is the right place to be. The training course aims to provide in-depth understanding of ISO 37001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the management system.

By attending the training course, you can help organizations comply with anti-bribery laws, as well as establish controls within the organization that proactively contribute in combating bribery and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, openness, and compliance.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” credential. Internationally recognized and IAS accredited, the “PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an ABMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37001.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Managers and consultants wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an anti-bribery management system
• Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive ABMS implementation framework
• Managers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to bribery 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 anti-bribery consultants

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 37001 and the initiation of an ABMS

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Anti-bribery management system
• Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery management
• Initiation of the ABMS implementation
• The organization and its context

Module 2: Implementation plan of an ABMS

• Analysis of the existing system
• Leadership and commitment
• ABMS scope
• Anti-bribery policy
• Bribery risk assessment

Module 3: Implementation of an ABMS

• Anti-bribery organizational structure
• Documented information management
• Awareness and training
• Communication
• Operations management
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Module 4: ABMS continual improvement and preparation for the certification audit

• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

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

• Explain the fundamental 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 implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ABMS based on ISO 37001
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Examination

The PECB Certified ISO 37001 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 an anti-bribery management system 
• Domain 2: Anti-bribery management system (ABMS) requirements
• Domain 3: Planning of an ABMS implementation based on ISO 37001
• Domain 4: Implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
• Domain 7: Preparation for an ABMS certification audit

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

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

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the respective credential. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements of this certification.

The PECB ISO 37001 Implementer certification scheme has the following requirements:

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:

1. Drafting an ABMS implementation plan
2. Initiating an ABMS implementation
3. Implementing an ABMS
4. Monitoring, measuring, and maintaining an ABMS
5. Identifying and acting upon continual improvement opportunities

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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