This four-day course prepares you to plan, conduct, and lead audits of Compliance Management Systems (CMS) based on ISO 37301:2021. It builds audit competence using recognized principles and practices aligned with ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1. You learn how to interpret ISO 37301 requirements in an audit context, obtain and evaluate audit evidence, lead audit teams, conduct interviews, review documented information, and report findings and nonconformities. The course combines theory, applied exercises, and exam-focused preparation aligned with the PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor credential.
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This course runs multiple times per year, onsite and online.
Audit CMS conformity against ISO 37301 requirements
Plan and execute stage 1 and stage 2 audits
Evaluate evidence and document audit findings
Manage audit teams and follow-up actions
“Henri perfectly filled in the gaps in our knowledge and tailored the course contents to our difficult schedules, many thanks !”
Simon Baynes
BCMS manager
MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY SA
“Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.”
Andreas Tamberg
Senior advisors enterprise risk management
The Global Fund
“Overall enjoyable training. To the point end trainer kept clear focused.”
Stephane Di Bari
Service operations manager
UNICC
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ISO 37301 audits assess whether a compliance management system is designed, implemented, and maintained in line with defined requirements. The focus is on governance, controls, processes, and evidence supporting compliance activities.
“ISO 37301 audits focus on system effectiveness, not isolated documents.”
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The exam is domain-based, delivered online, and lasts three hours. It assesses CMS fundamentals, ISO 37301 requirements, and the full audit lifecycle including planning, execution, closing, and audit program management.
“The exam mirrors the full CMS audit lifecycle.”
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Day 2 focuses on audit principles and preparation, including evidence-based and risk-based auditing, audit initiation, and stage 1 audit activities.
“Preparation and principles set the tone for the entire audit.”
Expert Trainer
The course teaches how to draft audit findings and nonconformity reports, perform quality review, close audits, and evaluate action plans as part of follow-up.
“Audit value is realized through clear reporting and effective follow-up.”
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The course combines lectures with real-case examples, case-study-based practical exercises, review activities, and a practice test aligned with the certification exam.
“Audit competence is built through practice, not theory alone.”
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