Governance, risk & compliance

ISO 37001 Lead Auditor

This course prepares experienced professionals to lead audits of Anti bribery Management Systems aligned with ISO 37001:2025. Participants develop the capability to evaluate real control environments, test anti bribery measures, and issue defensible audit conclusions.

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PECB
1 Jun – 4 Jun
Language
FR
LocationParis & Online
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Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
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  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
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  • One free retake exam
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  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
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  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
PECB
15 Jun – 18 Jun
Language
ENFR
LocationLausanne / Morges & Online
Format
Physical classroomOnline classroom
Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
PECB
27 Jul – 30 Jul
Language
FR
LocationParis - France
Format
Physical classroomOnline classroom
Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
PECB
10 Aug – 13 Aug
Language
ENFR
LocationLausanne / Morges - Switzerland
Format
Physical classroomOnline classroom
Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
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Key takeaways

Interpret ISO 37001 requirements as an auditor
Plan and conduct ABMS audits end-to-end
Produce findings and nonconformity reports with evidence
Run audit program activities and follow-up review

Your trainer for this course

gerhard-rotter
Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor · ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager · ISO 37001 Lead Implementer · ISO 37001 Lead Auditor · PECB Certified Trainer

More than 30 years of successful track record in governance, risk management, business operations and strategy, international expansion, restructuring, training, audit, sales and business development at global scale, throughout end-to-end business cycles and across multiple organizational structures, used to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary and in complex environments

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Course Description

Anti bribery controls are no longer assessed on intent or policy design alone. Regulators, certification bodies, and enforcement authorities now expect organizations to demonstrate that anti bribery measures are operating effectively in practice. ISO 37001:2025 reflects this shift, placing greater emphasis on risk assessment, third party controls, investigations, and leadership accountability. Auditors are under pressure to reach defensible conclusions based on evidence, not assumptions.

This course is built around the real work of an ISO 37001 Lead Auditor. Participants actively plan and execute audits against a functioning Anti bribery Management System. You assess documented controls, test their implementation, interview stakeholders, and evaluate whether bribery risks are being managed consistently across the organization. The training uses realistic audit scenarios that mirror certification and internal audit conditions.

Abilene Academy’s approach goes beyond clause interpretation. You learn how experienced auditors think. How they decide what to test. How they evaluate control design versus operational effectiveness. How they distinguish minor weaknesses from systemic failures. The course integrates ISO 37001 requirements with ISO 19011 audit guidance and ISO IEC 17021 expectations to reflect real certification practice.

Participants leave with a structured audit methodology they can immediately apply. Whether conducting third party certification audits, internal compliance audits, or supplier due diligence reviews, you will be able to assess anti bribery systems with consistency, rigor, and professional credibility.

    • Explain key ABMS concepts and ISO 37001 principles
    • Interpret ISO 37001 requirements from an audit perspective
    • Evaluate ABMS conformity using audit principles and evidence
    • Plan, conduct, and close audits aligned to ISO 19011 guidance
    • Apply ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements during audits
    • Manage an ISO 37001 audit program activities

Professional Testimonials

Abilene helped me to get the dots connected in the complex framework of ISO 37001.
DV

Davide Vazzari

Course participant

KPMG
Très bonne structure de formation. je préfère faire le déplacement si je suis inscrit à une autre formation.
AD

Aly Diallo

Directeur de l'audit et revenu assurance

Zamani Telecom
Riche expérience !
PD

Pascale Donato

Associée

Initiale Expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Anti-bribery Management System under ISO 37001?

An Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) is a set of management system controls designed to prevent, detect, and address bribery risks. ISO 37001 specifies requirements for implementing and maintaining that system.

An ABMS is audited as a system of controls, not isolated documents.

Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

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What happens in a stage 1 and stage 2 ISO 37001 audit?

Stage 1 focuses on initiating the audit and checking readiness against requirements. Stage 2 is where on-site audit activities are performed, including executing procedures, communicating with auditees, and using test plans.

Stage 1 confirms readiness; stage 2 produces the evidence.

Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

ISO 37001 audit stagesstage 1 auditstage 2 auditaudit planning

How do you write ISO 37001 audit findings and nonconformity reports?

Audit findings should state what was observed and how it relates to requirements. Nonconformity reports should be evidence-based and clear enough to support corrective action planning and later evaluation by the auditor.

A nonconformity is only as strong as its evidence trail.

Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

audit findingsnonconformity reportsISO 37001ABMS auditing

How long is the ISO 37001 Lead Auditor exam and how is it delivered?

The exam is stated as three hours in duration and is available online. It is described as meeting the PECB Examination and Certification Programme requirements.

The exam is online and scheduled for three hours.

Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

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What is included in the four-day ISO 37001 Lead Auditor program?

Day 1 covers ABMS fundamentals and ISO 37001 context. Day 2 covers audit principles and initiation including stage 1, Day 3 covers stage 2 on-site activities and test planning, and Day 4 covers findings, nonconformities, quality review, and audit program management.

The program follows the audit lifecycle from context to closure.

Gerhard ROTTER

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

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