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Why Should You Attend?
The PECB Certified 37001 Lead Implementer training course provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) that aligns with legal requirements and ethical business practices.
The training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement an ISO 37001-compliant ABMS. By participating in this training, you will gain practical insights into bribery risk assessment, due diligence, internal controls, and continuous improvement strategies.
Organizations operate in environments where bribery risks pose significant threats to ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and business sustainability. Failure to prevent bribery can result in legal penalties, reputational damage, financial losses, and diminished stakeholder trust. As organizations seek to strengthen their integrity and align with global anti-bribery expectations, adopting a structured and effective approach to anti-bribery management becomes essential.
Upon completing the training course, you can take the certification exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” credential. Validating your competence in implementing an ABMS based on the requirements of ISO 37001.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Managers or consultants involved in anti-bribery management
- Individuals seeking to master the implementation of the ABMS
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the 37001 requirements within an organization
- Individuals carrying out roles and responsibilities related to the ABMS
- Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
- Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an 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 for a third-party certification audit
Educational Approach
This training course offers a comprehensive experience through:
- In-depth theoretical knowledge and best practices for implementing an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Interactive discussions between the trainers and participants, fostering engagement through questions and exercises
- Quizzes, comprising stand-alone and scenario-based questions, designed to prepare you for the certification exam
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Prerequisites
Participants who attend this course must be familiar with asset management concepts and have in-depth knowledge of anti-bribery principles.
Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37001 and the initiation of an ABMS
- Day 2: Implementation plan of an ABMS
- Day 3: Implementation of an ABMS
- Day 4: ABMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
- Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery management
- Domain 2: Initiation of an ABMS implementation
- Domain 3: Planning of an ABMS implementation based on ISO 37001
- Domain 4: Implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Domain 5: Evaluation of the performance 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
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 passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | ABMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The anti-bribery activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an ABMS implementation business case
- Managing an ABMS implementation project
- Implementing an ABMS
- Managing documented information related to the ABMS
- Monitoring the ABMS performance
- Continuously improving an ABMS
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.
