PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer — Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS)

During this comprehensive ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course, you’ll develop the advanced skills and knowledge required to establish, implement, manage, and continually improve an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in accordance with the ISO 37001:2025 standard.

Led by expert PECB-accredited instructors, this course provides a structured and practical approach to anti-bribery implementation. You’ll explore key ISO 37001 concepts such as identifying bribery risks, conducting due diligence, establishing internal controls, fostering leadership and ethical governance, and integrating anti-bribery measures into core business processes.

Earning the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer certification validates your ability to effectively design and deploy an ABMS, ensuring your organisation meets legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations while enhancing transparency, stakeholder trust, and operational integrity.

Throughout this course, you'll learn 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

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you’ll take the ISO 37001 Lead Implementer exam, supported by our Certification Guarantee to give you added confidence. Upon successful certification, you’ll also earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in Anti-Bribery Management and compliance leadership.

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

Audience

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

• Course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of Anti-Bribery management
• Initiation of the ABMS implementation
• The Organization and its Context
• ABMS Scope
• Bribery Risk Assessment
• Leadership and Commitment
• Anti-bribery Policy
• Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
• Risks, Opportunities, and Anti-Bribery Objectives
• Support for the ABMS
• Due Diligence
• Anti-Bribery Controls
• Anti-Bribery Commitments
• Reporting and Investigation Procedures
• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
• Internal Audit
• Management Review
• Continual Improvement
• Treatment of Nonconformities
• Preparation for the Certification Audit
• Closing and Exam Prep

Participants who attend this course must be familiar with asset management concepts and have in-depth knowledge of anti-bribery principles.

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 37001 Lead Implementer examination, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, closed book
• Number of Questions: 80
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• 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

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a certificate once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential.