ISO 37301 Lead Auditor

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.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the compliance management system (CMS) and ISO 37301

Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

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

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

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.

For more information about the ISO 37301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 37301 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

Note: 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. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

1. Planning an audit

   • Managing an audit program

   • Drafting audit reports

   • Drafting nonconformity reports

   • Drafting audit work documents

   • Reviewing documented information

   • Conducting on-site audit

   • Following up on nonconformities

   • Leading an audit team

     
     

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

• PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.

• An attestation of course completion 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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