What’s included

• Training included (format varies by course)
• Official course materials (page count varies by course)
• Online proctored exam included (taken remotely at your convenience)
• Exam and certification fees included
• Certificate/attestation of completion with CPD credits (credits vary by course)
• Free exam retake within 12 months if you don’t pass on the first attempt

See course details below for format, CPD credits, and page count.

Why

The ISO 37001 Foundation training course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and requirements of an anti-bribery management system – ABMS based on ISO 37001:2025. It provides an overview of the structure of the standard, including its principles, clauses, and key elements.

After completing this training course, you can take the exam and apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation certificate shows you understand the fundamental methodologies and requirements for an ABMS based on ISO 37001.

Why should you attend?

This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and requirements of an anti-bribery management system – ABMS based on ISO 37001:2025.

Participants will explore how risk assessments and due diligence support the identification and mitigation of bribery risks, and how both financial and non-financial controls contribute to the overall effectiveness of the ABMS. The course also covers essential practices such as ongoing monitoring, internal audits, reporting mechanisms, and continual improvement efforts to sustain long-term compliance.

Additionally, this course highlights the key changes in the 2025 edition of the standard. These include the integration of climate change considerations into bribery risk assessments, increased emphasis on fostering a strong compliance culture, clarification of the scope and responsibilities of the anti-bribery function, and the introduction of specific references to conflicts of interest.

Who

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers and consultants wishing to get acquainted with the basic concepts and principles of anti-bribery management
• Managers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to bribery risks
• Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining the organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
• Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
• Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the anti-bribery management concepts and principles
• Explain the main ISO 37001 requirements for an anti-bribery management system
• Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 37001

Approach

• Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
• The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared.

PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the anti-bribery management system and ISO 37001

Day 2: ABMS and the certificate exam

Examination

The “PECB ISO 37001 Foundation” exam fully meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system – ABMS

Domain 2: ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

First, a candidate must complete the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation training course. Then, they must successfully complete and pass the exam to be able to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001 Foundation” certificate.

This is an entry-level credential, and there are no prerequisites for professional or management system project experience. Thus, completing the training course, passing the exam, and applying for the certificate are the only certificate program requisites that certificate holders must meet before obtaining the certificate.

For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 37001 Foundation are:

Designation	Training Course	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	ABMS project experience	Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001 Foundation	Complete the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation Training Course	Pass the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation exam	None	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

CPD Credits

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants will receive more than 200 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.