ISO 37001: Lead Implementer
The ISO 37001: Lead Implementer course is an advanced professional program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, implement, manage, and continually improve an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in accordance with ISO 37001. ISO 37001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and provides internationally recognized requirements for preventing, detecting, and responding to bribery risks. The standard adopts a risk-based and proportionate approach, applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors. This course focuses on hands-on implementation, enabling participants to translate ISO 37001 requirements into policies, procedures, controls, and operational practices. It prepares professionals to lead ISO 37001 implementation projects, coordinate stakeholders, manage bribery risk assessments, and support certification and ongoing compliance. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Interpret ISO 37001 requirements in an implementation context Plan and manage an ISO 37001 implementation project Establish and document an effective Anti-Bribery Management System Conduct bribery risk assessments and define proportionate controls Implement due diligence and third-party management processes Support internal audits, management reviews, and certification audits Maintain and continually improve the ABMS
Course Curriculum
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- Purpose and scope of ISO 37001
- Implementation lifecycle and approach
- Roles and responsibilities of the Lead Implementer
- Integration with organizational governance
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- Clause-by-clause review of ISO 37001
- Mandatory vs discretionary requirements
- Interpreting requirements in different organizational contexts
- Annex SL structure and integration
3
- Defining scope and boundaries of the ABMS
- Establishing project governance and resources
- Stakeholder identification and engagement
- Implementation planning and timelines
4
- Understanding internal and external context
- Anti-bribery policy development
- Leadership commitment and accountability
- Roles of governing body, top management, and compliance function
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- Identifying bribery risks and exposure areas
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Risk evaluation and prioritization
- Defining risk treatment actions
6
- Financial and non-financial controls
- Controls for gifts, hospitality, donations, and sponsorships
- Conflict of interest management
- Segregation of duties and approval processes
7
- Business associate risk assessment
- Due diligence processes and documentation
- Contractual controls and monitoring
- Managing mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
8
- Designing anti-bribery training programs
- Awareness and communication strategies
- Internal and external communication requirements
- Building an ethical culture
9
- Reporting channels and whistleblowing mechanisms
- Handling bribery concerns and investigations
- Disciplinary actions
- Corrective and preventive actions
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- Monitoring ABMS performance
- Defining KPIs and indicators
- Internal audit planning and execution
- Management review inputs and outputs
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- Preparing for ISO 37001 certification audits
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit expectations
- Common nonconformities
- Addressing audit findings
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- Nonconformity management
- Continual improvement processes
- Updating risk assessments and controls
- Sustaining certification over time
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- ABMS documentation development exercises
- Bribery risk assessment case studies
- Implementation roadmap development
- Peer review and feedback
14
- Review of ISO 37001 Lead Implementer syllabus
- Scenario-based questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
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- Compliance and ethics managers
- Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
- Internal auditors and assurance staff
- Legal, procurement, and finance managers
- Consultants supporting ISO 37001 implementation
- Professionals preparing for ISO 37001 Lead Implementer certification
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- ISO 37001 Foundation certificate or equivalent knowledge
- Understanding of governance, compliance, or risk management concepts is recommended
This course includes
- 16+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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