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ISO 37101 Management Systems for Sustainable Development in Communities – Lead Auditor Certification Training Course

What Is ISO 37101?

ISO 37101 is an international standard which specifies the requirements of and provides guidance on the establishment of a management system for sustainable development in communities. The standard aims to help communities establish a framework that allows them to improve their standing in their social, economic and environmental aspects. The requirements of the standard can be applied to communities of all sizes in their sustainable development efforts towards smart, more resilient and more efficient infrastructure and ultimately help improve their overall well-being. The standard addresses specific sustainability issues such as governance, education, innovation, health care, interdependence, safety, inclusivity, etc., and has the flexibility of adding other sustainability issues which may prove relevant to the community implementing it.

ISO 37101 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

The PECB ISO 37101 Lead Auditor training course enables you to perform a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam, and if you pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding this credential, you demonstrate that you are capable and competent to audit organizations and communities that have based their management system for sustainable development on ISO 37101.

Who should attend?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead certification audits for a management system for sustainable development in communities based on ISO 37101
Individuals seeking to master the audit process of an MSSDC
Internal auditors responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 37101
Technical experts seeking to prepare for an MSSDC audit
Expert advisors in sustainable development management

Learning objectives

Understand the operations of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) based on ISO 37101
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37101 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 37101 in the context of an MSSDC audit

Educational approach

This training course is based on theory and best practices used in MSSDC audits.
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples.
Participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions and exercises.
Exercise questions are similar to the certification exam questions.

Prerequisites

Participants attending this training course are required to have a thorough understanding of the ISO 37101 requirements, sustainable development concepts and principles, a general understanding of the management system standard (MSS) audits, and knowledge of audit principles and techniques.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) and ISO 37101

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

This course is taught in partnership with PECB. The “PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 2: Management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 37101 audit program

In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within twelve months following the initial exam for free.

*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.

For specific information about 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 credentials shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the certification, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 37101 Auditor certifications are:

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor	Five years: Two years of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven year of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: Candidates that possess the PECB Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master requirements, please refer to: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

Planning an audit
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Documented information review
On-site audit
Following up on nonconformities
Leading an audit team

General Information

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.

For additional information, please contact us at info@globalskillsfactory.fi

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