About Course
The ISO 37001:2025 Lead Auditor course is an advanced training program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, conduct, lead, and manage first-party, second-party, and third-party audits of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 37001:2025 and the auditing guidance provided in ISO 19011:2026.
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of anti-bribery management principles, organizational governance, compliance obligations, bribery risk assessment, due diligence, financial and non-financial controls, and continual improvement. Participants will learn internationally recognized auditing techniques and gain the competence to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s Anti-Bribery Management System, identify nonconformities, and recommend corrective actions.
Through practical workshops, case studies, audit simulations, and role-play exercises, participants will develop the skills required to collect objective evidence, conduct effective interviews, prepare professional audit reports, and lead audit teams confidently.
Learning Outcomes of This Course
Upon successful completion of the ISO 37001:2025 Lead Auditor course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, structure, and requirements of ISO 37001:2025.
- Interpret the requirements of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).
- Understand applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations related to bribery prevention.
- Evaluate bribery risks using a risk-based approach.
- Assess organizational anti-bribery policies, procedures, and controls.
- Plan, prepare, conduct, and manage Anti-Bribery Management System audits.
- Apply the auditing principles and guidance of ISO 19011:2026.
- Collect, verify, and evaluate objective audit evidence.
- Identify and classify audit findings and nonconformities.
- Prepare professional audit reports and communicate audit findings effectively.
- Verify corrective actions and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Lead audit teams during internal, supplier, and certification audits.
What Will You Learn?
The course typically covers the following topics:
- Introduction to ISO 37001:2025 Anti-Bribery Management Systems
- Principles of Anti-Bribery Management
- Organizational Context and Interested Parties
- Leadership, Governance, and Anti-Bribery Policy
- Bribery Risk Assessment and Opportunity Management
- Compliance Obligations and Legal Requirements
- Due Diligence Processes
- Financial and Non-Financial Anti-Bribery Controls
- Procurement Controls and Third-Party Management
- Gifts, Hospitality, Donations, and Conflict of Interest
- Whistleblowing and Investigation Processes
- Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Performance Evaluation
- Internal Audits and Management Review
- Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement
- Introduction to ISO 19011:2026 Auditing Guidelines
- Audit Principles, Ethics, and Auditor Competence
- Risk-Based Auditing and Audit Planning
- Conducting On-Site and Remote Audits
- Interview Techniques and Evidence Collection
- Audit Reporting and Follow-Up Activities
- Audit Team Leadership and Audit Program Management
- Practical Workshops, Case Studies, and Audit Simulations
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for the ISO 37001:2025 Lead Auditor course may include:
- Written examinations to assess understanding of ISO 37001:2025 requirements and auditing principles.
- Practical auditing exercises and case study analysis.
- Participation in audit simulations and lead auditor role-play activities.
- Assessment of audit planning, execution, reporting, and communication skills.
- Continuous evaluation during workshops and practical sessions.
Entry Criteria
To enroll in the ISO 37001:2025 Lead Auditor course, participants are generally expected to have:
- Basic knowledge of management systems and organizational governance.
- Understanding of compliance, ethics, or risk management principles.
- Familiarity with auditing concepts is beneficial.
- Previous experience in compliance, internal auditing, legal, governance, quality, or risk management is advantageous but not mandatory.
Duration of Study
Recommended Study Duration: 7 Days
