PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor

Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct audits of compliance management systems based on ISO 37301

The PECB Certified 37301 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform compliance management system (CMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Many organizations seek competent auditors to determine whether their policies, procedures, and controls adhere to ISO 37301 requirements. This training course aims to help you complete these tasks successfully and intends to reflect the importance of effective CMS audits. In addition, this training course aims to strengthen your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out CMS audits based on the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.

This training course can potentially qualify you to conduct audits on behalf of conformity assessment bodies. The exercises, quizzes, and case studies provided in this training course are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of a CMS audit: ISO 37301 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditee, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.

After successfully completing the training course, you can sit for the exam which is designed to measure your knowledge and skills regarding CMS audits. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor” credential. The “PECB ISO 37301 Lead Auditor” certification validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a CMS based on ISO 37301.

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Training description

Training program

Day 1

Introduction to the compliance management system (CMS) and ISO 37301

Training course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Introduction to compliance and CMS based on ISO 37301
An overview of ISO 37301 requirements — Clauses 4 to 10

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Day 2

Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Evidence-based auditing
Risk-based auditing
Initiation of the audit process
Stage 1 audit

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Day 3

On-site audit activities

Preparing for stage 2 audit
Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans

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Day 4

Closing of the audit

Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Audit documentation and quality review
Closing of the audit
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Closing of the training course

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Day 5

Certification Exam

Who should attend?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead CMS audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the CMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 37301 requirements in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for a CMS audit
Expert advisors and compliance officers

Training objectives

Understand the main concepts of a compliance management system (CMS) and its processes based on ISO 37301
Acknowledge the relationship between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a CMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 in the context of a CMS audit
Plan an audit, lead a team of auditors, draft nonconformity reports, and follow up on an audit
Act with due professional care during an audit

Exam

Duration: 3 hours
The “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1 Fundamental concepts and principles of a compliance management system
- Domain 2 Compliance management system requirements
- Domain 3 Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4 Preparing an ISO 37301 audit
- Domain 5 Conducting an ISO 37301 audit
- Domain 6 Closing an ISO 37301 audit
- Domain 7 Managing an ISO 37301 audit program

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below.
You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Provisional Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent

Experience

None

MS audit/ assessment experience

None

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent

Experience

Two years, of which one in compliance management

MS audit/ assessment experience

At least 200 hours of audit activities

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent

Experience

Five years, of which two in compliance management

MS audit/ assessment experience

At least 300 hours of audit activities

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Senior Lead Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor exam, or equivalent

Experience

Ten years, of which seven in compliance management

MS audit/ assessment experience

At least 1,000 hours of audit activities

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme.

What do you get?

certificate of participation

meetings with experts

best practices / experiences

innovative forms of classes

competitive prices

General information

Certification fees are included in the exam price.
PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
An attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

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