Description

The ISO 37301 Lead Auditor course offers comprehensive training on auditing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301. Key concepts include audit principles, techniques, and best practices, compliance risk assessment, compliance obligations, and the evaluation of internal controls. The course aims to equip participants with the skills to conduct effective audits, ensuring organizations meet compliance standards and mitigate risks. Targeted at compliance officers, risk managers, auditors, and consultants, this course transitions from theoretical frameworks to hands-on auditing exercises, preparing participants to lead CMS audits and enhance their organization’s compliance practices.

Why Should You Attend the ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Course?

The ISO 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.

Who Can 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

ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will be able to:

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

Educational Approach

The training course is e-learning centered and:

Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies that were inspired by real events
Practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
Quizzes with stand-alone questions and scenario-based questions, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO 37301 requirements (or ISO 19600 guidelines) for a CMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

ISO 37301 Lead Auditor 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

ISO 37301 Lead Implementer Certification Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Program. 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