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Why should you attend?
The PECB Certified 37001 Lead Implementer training course provides a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) that aligns with legal requirements and ethical business practices.
The training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement an ISO 37001-compliant ABMS. By participating in this training, you will gain practical insights into bribery risk assessment, due diligence, internal controls, and continuous improvement strategies.
Organizations operate in environments where bribery risks pose significant threats to ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and business sustainability. Failure to prevent bribery can result in legal penalties, reputational damage, financial losses, and diminished stakeholder trust. As organizations seek to strengthen their integrity and align with global anti-bribery expectations, adopting a structured and effective approach to anti-bribery management becomes essential.
Upon completing the training course, you can take the certification exam. After passing the exam, you will earn the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” credential. Validating your competence in implementing an ABMS based on the requirements of ISO 37001.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Managers or consultants involved in anti-bribery management
- Individuals seeking to master the implementation of the ABMS
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the 37001 requirements within an organization
- Individuals carrying out roles and responsibilities related to the ABMS
- Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
- Individuals aspiring to become anti-bribery consultants
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS from the perspective of an implementer
- Initiate and plan the implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
- Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Prepare an organization for a third-party certification audit
This training course offers a comprehensive experience through:
- In-depth theoretical knowledge and best practices for implementing an ABMS based on ISO 37001
- Interactive discussions between the trainers and participants, fostering engagement through questions and exercises
- Quizzes, comprising stand-alone and scenario-based questions, designed to prepare you for the certification exam
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.
Participants who attend this course must be familiar with asset management concepts and have in-depth knowledge of anti-bribery principles.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37001 and the initiation of an ABMS
Day 2: Implementation plan of an ABMS
Day 3: Implementation of an ABMS
Day 4: ABMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of anti-bribery management
Domain 2: Initiation of an ABMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of an ABMS implementation based on ISO 37001
Domain 4: Implementation of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
Domain 5: Evaluation of the performance of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ABMS based on ISO 37001
Domain 7: Preparation for an ABMS certification audit
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | ABMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 37001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Anti-bribery Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The anti-bribery activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Drafting an ABMS implementation business case
- Managing an ABMS implementation project
- Implementing an ABMS
- Managing documented information related to the ABMS
- Monitoring the ABMS performance
- Continuously improving an ABMS
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will receive more than 450 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 31 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.
To access your training, you’ll need a PECB account:
- If you don’t already have one, please register here: https://sso.mypecb.com/Account/Register
- After registering, send us the email address you used along with your full name (Name and Surname) to admissions@cybertech.academy
- Once we receive your details, we will push the training to your account within 12 hours.
Check Language Availability for PECB Trainings and Exams
Before enrolling, you can verify in which languages the PECB training materials and exams are available.
Use the official PECB resources below for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Official PECB Resources
- Exam Languages (List of PECB Exams):
https://help.pecb.com/index.php/list-of-pecb-exams/ - Training Material Languages (List of PECB Courses):
https://help.pecb.com/index.php/course-version/
How to Use
For Exams:
Visit the List of PECB Exams page and type the ISO standard code (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 42001) in the search box.
You can also add a language (e.g., French 9001) to check if the exam is available in that language.
For Trainings:
Visit the List of PECB Courses page to see which training materials are available in specific languages for each course and level (e.g., Foundation, Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor).
Example Searches:
ISO 9001 >> shows all languages available for ISO 9001
ISO 27001 Spanish >> shows Spanish availability for ISO 27001
Important Note:
Exam and training availability may differ.
If an exam is available in a specific language, it does not always mean the training materials are available in the same language.
Please refer to both links above for confirmation.