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ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Self-Study Training Course (PECB)

16 hours Online English Identifier: 155385564
ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Self-Study Training Course (PECB)

Course Overview

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course learners 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

Course Agenda

  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
  2. Audit principles and the preparation for an 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
  3. On-site audit activities
    • Preparing for stage 2 audit
    • Stage 2 audit
    • Communication during the audit
    • Audit procedures
    • Creating audit tests plans
  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

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

  • 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

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

About this course

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.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials with PECB. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to your selected credential.

  • PECB Certified ISO 37301 Provisional Auditor
  • PECB Certified ISO 37301 Auditor
  • PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor
  • PECB Certified ISO 37301 Senior Lead Auditor

Enrolment information

By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.

Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.

If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.com

General information

  • PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
  • Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 16 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

Prerequisites

In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO 37301 requirements (or ISO 19600 guidelines) for a CMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

The fee for this course covers:

  • Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included) 
  • First Exam
  • One resit exam (if required)
  • PECB Certification Fee
  • First Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

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