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 500 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 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.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• 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 consultants

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 37301 and the initiation of a CMS implementation

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of compliance management
• Initiation of the CMS implementation
• Leadership and commitment
• Compliance policy
• Roles, responsibilities, and authorities

Module 2: Implementation plan of a CMS

• Context of the organization
• CMS scope
• Compliance obligations
• Risks, opportunities, and compliance objectives

Module 3: Implementation of a CMS

• Resources and competence
• Awareness and communication
• Management of documented information
• Controls and procedures
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Module 4: CMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Internal audit
• Management review
• Nonconformities and corrective actions
• 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 concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS
• Explain the relationship between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 from the perspective of an implementer
• Support organizations in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving their CMS based on ISO 37301
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Examination

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
  

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 37301 Implementer certification scheme has the following requirements:

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

1. Drafting a CMS implementation plan
2. Managing or leading CMS implementation projects
3. Implementing the CMS
4. Managing documented information
5. Implementing corrective actions
6. Establishing performance indicators and evaluating the CMS performance
7. Performing continual improvement activities

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 ISO 37301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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