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

During this comprehensive ISO 37001 Lead Auditor training course, you’ll develop the advanced skills and knowledge required to audit, assess, and 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 auditing. You’ll explore key ISO 37001 concepts such as identifying bribery risks, evaluating internal controls, assessing due diligence processes, and verifying compliance with ethical governance and regulatory requirements.

Earning the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Auditor certification validates your ability to effectively plan, conduct, and manage ABMS audits. It demonstrates your competence in ensuring organisations meet legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations while promoting transparency, stakeholder trust, and operational integrity.

Throughout this course, you'll learn 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 auditor
• Evaluate the ABMS conformity to ISO 37001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental 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 audit program

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 Auditor exam, supported by our Certification Guarantee for 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:

• 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

• Training course objectives and structure
• Introduction to ISO 37001 and Management Systems
• Certification Process
• Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Anti-Bribery
• Overview of ISO 37001 Requirements
• Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
• The Impact of Technology in Auditing
• Evidence-Based Auditing
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Initiation of the Audit Process
• Stage 1 Audit
• Preparing for Stage 2 Audit
• Stage 2 Audit
• Communication During the Audit
• Audit Procedures
• Creating Audit Test Plans
• Drafting Audit Findings and Nonconformity Reports
• Audit Documentation and Quality Review
• Closing of the Audit
• Evaluation of Action Plans by the Auditor
• Beyond the Initial Audit
• Managing an Internal Audit Program
• Closing of the training course and Exam Prep

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of anti-bribery concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 37001 Lead Auditor examination, covered by our 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 principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system
• Domain 2: Anti-bribery management system requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 37001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 37001 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 37001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 37001 audit program

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.