Why should you attend?

The PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the competence required to perform Compliance Management System (CMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. Organizations increasingly require skilled auditors to ensure that their policies, procedures, and controls conform to ISO 37301 requirements, and this course equips you with the expertise to perform these tasks effectively. It also strengthens your ability to plan and conduct CMS audits based on ISO 19011 guidelines and the certification process outlined in ISO/IEC 17021-1. After successfully completing the training, you can take the certification exam, and upon passing, apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor” credential, which validates your professional capabilities in auditing a CMS. For those looking to build a strong foundation or expand their expertise, you may also consider ISO 37301 Foundation Course, advance your implementation skills with ISO 37301 Lead Implementer Training, or explore the ISO 37301 Transition course to understand updates in the standard.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for auditors seeking to perform and lead CMS audits, managers or consultants aiming to master the CMS audit process, individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with ISO 37301 requirements, technical experts preparing for CMS audits, and expert advisors and compliance officers.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will understand the core concepts of a compliance management system and its processes based on ISO 37301, recognize the relationship between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks, understand the auditor’s role in planning and conducting audits according to ISO 19011, interpret ISO 37301 requirements in the context of CMS audits, and gain the skills to plan audits, lead audit teams, draft nonconformity reports, and follow up effectively while maintaining professional care.

Educational approach

The training course is participant-centered and includes theoretical knowledge, best practices used in ISO management system audits, lecture sessions supported by real-life case studies, practical exercises with role-playing and discussions, and interactive engagement among participants. Quizzes include both stand-alone and scenario-based questions designed to prepare participants for the certification exam.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO 37301 requirements (or ISO 19600 guidelines) and a solid knowledge of audit principles.