Lead Auditor ISO 37001 – ABMS

About ISO 37001:

The ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Auditor course aims to qualify participants to plan, implement, and lead audits of anti-bribery management systems that support improvement within the organization in accordance with this standard. The course includes the following topics:

1. Understanding the Standard Requirements:

This section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the standards to be audited:

• Basic concepts and principles of an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
• Definition of the scope and importance of anti-bribery and its impact on business organizations.
• Detailed explanation of the requirements of the standard (e.g., context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement).
• The relationship between ISO 37001 and other management systems (e.g., ISO 9001 and ISO 31000).
• Identify risks and opportunities and the actions needed to address them.
• Legal and regulatory requirements: Understanding the local and international legal framework related to anti-bribery and corruption.
• Structure and content of ISO 37001: Explaining the requirements of the standard according to the High-Level Structure (HLS), from context to continuous improvement.

2. Implementing a Anti-Bribery Management System

• Defining the scope and internal and external issues.
• Identifying stakeholders and their influence on the anti-bribery system.
• Adherence to the anti-bribery policy.
• Roles and responsibilities of senior management.
• Assessing bribery risks and opportunities.
• Setting anti-bribery objectives and action plans.
• Resources, competencies, awareness, communication, and document control.
• Controls over transactions, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitoring and measurement, internal audit, and management review.
• Non-conformities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

3. Audit Principles and Guidelines

This section focuses on the methodological foundations of the audit process:

• Definition and objectives of internal auditing.
• Types of auditing (system, process, compliance).
• The seven principles of auditing according to ISO 19011.
• Roles and responsibilities of auditors.
• Audit ethics (neutrality, objectivity, confidentiality).
• Qualities of a successful auditor.
• Ethical behavior during an audit.
• Managing opening and closing meetings.
• Dealing with difficult cases during an audit.

4. Auditor Competency and Requirements:

• Qualities of a anti-bribery Auditor.
• Ethical Behavior During an Audit.
• Managing Opening and Closing Meetings.
• Dealing with Difficult Cases During an Audit.

5. Case Studies and Practical Exercises:

• Analyzing Real Scenarios.
• Simulating Audits.
• Discussing Potential Nonconformities.

6. Preparing for the Final Exam

• Comprehensive Review of the Material.
• Sample Questions.
• Exam Passing Strategies.