It is estimated that globally, over $1.5 trillion in bribes changes hands every year. Apart from the negative economic impact, bribery also impacts the whole society as it undermines trust, leads to unfairness, creates inequality, and stifles motivation. ISO joined the global fight against bribery by developing ISO 37001, an international standard that sets out the requirements for an anti-bribery management system (ABMS).
Figure 1: Some statistics about bribery
What is ISO 37001?
Published in 2016 as a Type A management system standard (MSS), ISO 37001 specifies the requirements and provides guidance for the establishment, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and continual improvement of an ABMS.
An ABMS based on ISO 37001 is intended to help organizations effectively prevent, detect, and respond to bribery. Other forms of corruption, such as fraud, are not covered by the standard. The requirements of the standard are generic and applicable to all organizations, regardless of their type, size, and sector (public, private, or not-for-profit). Furthermore, ISO 37001 can be used to tackle bribery by or of the organization as well as direct and indirect bribery.
Figure 2: Applicability of ISO 37001
ISO 37001 follows the High-Level Structure (HLS) and shares the common terminology with other management system standards developed by ISO. This means that an ABMS can either be established as a stand-alone management system, be part of an overall compliance management system based on ISO 37301, or be integrated with other management systems based on standards such as ISO 37002, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001.
ISO 37001 Lead Implementer
Why should you attend?
The benefits of implementing an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of involvement in bribery, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging due diligence and ethically sound business dealings, etc. To gain such benefits for your organization, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve an ABMS. For that, the PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer training course is the right place to be. The training course aims to provide in-depth understanding of ISO 37001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the management system.
By attending the training course, you can help organizations comply with anti-bribery laws, as well as establish controls within the organization that proactively contribute in combating bribery and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, openness, and compliance.
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” credential. Internationally recognized and IAS accredited, the “PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an ABMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37001.
Who should attend?
- Managers and consultants wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an anti-bribery management system
- Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive ABMS implementation framework
- Managers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to bribery risks
- Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
- Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
- Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able 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 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 to undergo a third-party certification audit
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
- Theories and best practices used in anti-bribery management
- Lecture sessions, illustrated with practical examples based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, a general understanding of ISO 37001, and an awareness of the MS implementation principles.
Course agenda
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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 continual improvement and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
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This course is taught in partnership with PECB. The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system
Domain 2: Anti-bribery management system (ABMS) requirements
Domain 3: Planning of an ABMS implementation based on ISO 37001
Domain 4: Implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement 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 exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
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Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related of the selected credential. For more information about ISO 37001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The PECB ISO 37001 Implementer certification scheme has the following requirements:
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 Note: PECB certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master credential requirements, go to https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an ABMS implementation plan
- Initiating an ABMS implementation
- Implementing an ABMS
- Monitoring, measuring, and maintaining an ABMS
- Identifying and acting upon continual improvement opportunities
General Information
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- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
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