ISO 37001: Introduction
The ISO 37001: Introduction course provides a structured overview of anti-bribery management systems (ABMS) based on ISO 37001, the international standard that specifies requirements and guidance for preventing, detecting, and addressing bribery within organizations. ISO 37001 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors. It supports the establishment of a risk-based, proportionate, and auditable framework to manage bribery risks, promote ethical business practices, and enhance organizational integrity. This introductory course is designed to build foundational awareness of anti-bribery concepts, terminology, principles, and structure of ISO 37001. It is suitable for professionals who support governance, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, internal audit, and management systems. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO 37001 Explain key anti-bribery concepts and terminology Understand the structure and intent of ISO 37001 requirements Recognize bribery risks and common risk scenarios Understand how ISO 37001 supports ethical governance and compliance Identify the role of ISO 37001 within an integrated management system
Course Curriculum
1
- What constitutes bribery
- Public vs private sector bribery
- Direct and indirect bribery
- Consequences of bribery for organizations
2
- Purpose and scope of ISO 37001
- Intended users of the standard
- Benefits of implementing an ABMS
- Relationship with other ISO management system standards
3
- Risk-based and proportionate approach
- Leadership commitment and tone at the top
- Due diligence and controls
- Transparency and accountability
4
- High-level structure (Annex SL)
- Context of the organization
- Leadership and planning
- Support and operation (high-level overview)
- Performance evaluation and improvement
5
- Identifying bribery risks
- Risk factors and exposure areas
- Assessing likelihood and impact
- Using risk assessment to inform controls
6
- Policies and procedures
- Financial and non-financial controls
- Gifts, hospitality, donations, and sponsorships
- Third-party and business associate controls
7
- Governing body and top management responsibilities
- Compliance function and anti-bribery roles
- Reporting concerns and whistleblowing
- Protection of reporters
8
- Building an ethical culture
- Anti-bribery awareness and training
- Communication of policies and expectations
- Promoting integrity and accountability
9
- Integration with risk management and GRC
- Relationship with audits and investigations
- Supporting regulatory and contractual expectations
- Continual improvement
10
- Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
- Internal auditors and assurance staff
- Procurement, finance, and contract managers
- Legal and ethics officers
- Senior managers and team leads
- Professionals new to ISO 37001
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- No formal prerequisites
- Basic understanding of governance or compliance concepts is beneficial
This course includes
- 11+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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