ISO 37301 Lead Implementer

ISO 37301 Lead Implementer Course

ISO 37301 Lead Implementer

Why should you attend?

The benefits of implementing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of noncompliance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging good governance practices, due diligence, and ethically sound business dealings, etc.

The PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training course provides the knowledge needed to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the compliance management system.

The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to adhere to all compliance obligations and establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, and openness.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement a CMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37301.

Who should attend?

  • Managers, consultants, and compliance officers wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system
  • Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive CMS implementation framework
  • Compliance officers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to compliance risks
  • Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
  • Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
  • Individuals aspiring to become compliance officers or compliance management consultants

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS
  • Explain the relationship between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 from the perspective of an implementer
  • Support organizations in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving their CMS based on ISO 37301
  • Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Educational approach

This training course is learner-centered and contains:

  • Approaches and best practices used in compliance management system implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement
  • Theoretical basis supported by practical examples, throughout the four days of the training course
  • Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples based on a case study
  • Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions
  • Stand-alone quizzes and scenario-based quizzes intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 37301 (or ISO 19600) and the MS implementation principles.


More Details

  • Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37301 and the initiation of a CMS implementation

    Day 2: Implementation plan of a CMS

    Day 3: Implementation of a CMS

    Day 4: CMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

    Day 5: Certification exam

The PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a compliance management system 

Domain 2: Initiation of a CMS implementation

Domain 3: Planning of a CMS implementation based on ISO 37301

Domain 4: Implementation of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 7: Preparation for a CMS certification audit

  • Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

    CredentialExamProfessional experienceCMS project experienceOther requirements
    PECB Certified ISO 37301 Provisional ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO 37301 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTwo years, of which one in compliance managementAt least 200 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentFive years, of which two in compliance managementAt least 300 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO 37301 Senior Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTen years, of which seven in compliance managementAt least 1,000 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

    Note: PECB certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to the scheme.

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

    1. Drafting a CMS implementation plan
    2. Managing or leading CMS implementation projects
    3. Implementing the CMS
    4. Managing documented information
    5. Implementing corrective actions
    6. Establishing performance indicators and evaluating the CMS performance
    7. Performing continual improvement activities