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Corporate Governance · Lead Manager

ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager

Governance of Organizations

Level
Lead Manager
Duration
5 days
Exam
Confirmed on request
Language
EN
Format
Self-Study
CPD credits
31
Certification
PECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager

Course facts from PECB Training Course Catalog 2026; pecb.com course page.

The PECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to apply corporate governance principles aligned with the ISO 37000 standard. The course covers ethical behavior, responsible stewardship, and effective performance, emphasizing strong governance for organizational success, accountability, and transparency amid evolving challenges and stakeholder expectations.

Why should you attend?

As organizations face complex regulatory environments and growing stakeholder expectations, a strong corporate governance framework is crucial for long-term success. You should attend the ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance training course to strengthen ethical leadership, responsible decision-making, and transparent governance practices.

The ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance training course offers a practical approach to help participants implement governance principles. It equips them with the necessary tools and insights to build accountable and ethical governance structures while ensuring sustainable performance.

By participating in this course, you demonstrate your commitment to professional development and position yourself as a leader in the critical field of corporate governance. After completing the training course and passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager” credential, affirming your expertise in driving governance excellence within your organization.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

  • Governing bodies and governing groups of organizations
  • Consultants concerned with and committed to corporate governance
  • Expert advisors seeking to support organizations in enhancing governance practices in line with ISO 37000
  • Individuals seeking to gain knowledge of key practices to corporate governance management
  • Governance practitioners and compliance managers who are looking to strengthen governance frameworks and align with international standards

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of governance of organizations
  • Define governance conditions in an organization
  • Identify and apply the governance principles
  • Understand the key governance outcomes that contribute to sustainable development

Educational approach

This training course is learner-centered and contains:

  • Theoretical and practical examples, along with best practices related to corporate governance
  • Quizzes with stand-alone questions at the end of each section, as well as scenario-based quizzes at the end of each day, designed to prepare the participants for the certification exam
  • Opportunities for interaction between trainers and participants through questions and discussions

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of corporate governance concepts and practices.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37000 and governance of organizations

Day 2: Principles of governance

Day 3: Principles of governance (cont’d)

Day 4: Principles of governance (cont’d), key governance outcomes, and governance maturity

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager” exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements and covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of governance of organizations

Domain 2: Key governance conditions

Domain 3: Primary and foundational governance principles

Domain 4: Enabling governance principles and key governance outcomes

Domain 5: Governance maturity

For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

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

For more information about the ISO 37000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The PECB ISO 37000 Corporate Governance Manager certification scheme has the following requirements:

CredentialExamProfessional experienceCGMS project experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37000 Provisional Corporate Governance ManagerPECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37000 Corporate Governance ManagerPECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager or equivalentTwo years: At least one year of work experience in corporate governanceAt least 200 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance ManagerPECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager or equivalentFive years: At least two years of work experience in corporate governanceAt least 300 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37000 Senior Lead Corporate Governance ManagerPECB Certified ISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager or equivalentTen years: At least seven years of work experience in corporate governanceAt least 1,000 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

To be considered valid, the corporate governance experience should include the following:

  • Defining an organizational purpose
  • Determining a value generation model
  • Establishing governance policies
  • Improving accountability within an organization
  • Fostering stakeholder engagement
  • Establishing an organizational risk framework
  • Improving social responsibility within an organization

General information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • PECB will provide over 450 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case you fail the exam, you are eligible to retake the exam within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received

The text above is the publisher's own course description, reproduced verbatim from pecb.com course page (retrieved 2026-10-02). PECB is a registered trade-mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under license.

After you buy

  1. Order confirmedYou receive a receipt from Stripe and a note from Valment with what happens next.
  2. Course assignedValment assigns the course to your PECB account through the partner dashboard. The participant needs a PECB account before you pay; creating one is free at pecb.com.
  3. Materials and platformFor self-study and eLearning the training material is in the myPECB dashboard once the course is assigned — slides and exercises, or the video lessons and the eLearning platform.
  4. Exam and certificateThe PECB exam is included. You schedule it when you are ready and sit it online, supervised by PECB; on passing, you apply for the certificate at no additional cost.

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