Internal Auditor ISO 37101 – SDMS

About ISO 37101:

The ISO 37101 Sustainable Development Management System Auditor Course aims to qualify participants to understand the system’s standards and apply internal audit processes that support continuous improvement to ensure its compliance and effectiveness. It is a global framework for helping cities and communities become more sustainable, resilient, and intelligent for the organization according to 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:

• The basic concepts and principles of the Management System for Sustainable Development in Communities (MSSDC) and its dimensions (environmental, social, and economic).
• An introduction to the scope and importance of the standard within the context of the Management System for Sustainable Development.
• A detailed explanation of the requirements of the standard (e.g., context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement).
• The relationship between ISO 37101 and other management systems (e.g., ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).
• Key concepts: sustainable development, urban sustainability, governance, and quality of life.
• Identifying risks and opportunities and the actions required to address them.
• Process control, preparation, and response to emergencies.

2. Implementing a Sustainable Development Management System

• Identify relevant internal and external issues, and understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
• The role of senior leadership in setting sustainability policy and sourcing.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to sustainability and set strategic objectives.
• Manage resources, competencies, communications, and implement operational controls related to sustainability issues.
• Assess risks and opportunities.
• Link to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Understand how the standard contributes to achieving the SDGs.
• Monitoring and measurement, internal audit, and management review.
• Nonconformities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

3. Audit Principles and Guidelines

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

• Audit principles according to the International Standard (19011) Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.
• The role and responsibilities of the internal auditor according to the standard.
• The competencies and personal characteristics required for the auditor.
• Assessing and analyzing security threats and risks and selecting audit processes.

4. Auditor Competency and Requirements:

• Preparing the annual audit program for sustainable development management.
• Defining the scope and objectives of the audit.
• Analyzing environmental risks to determine audit priorities.
• Preparing checklists.
• Organizing the kickoff meeting.
• Assessing and analyzing threats and risks and selecting audit engagements.

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.