
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 2 days
- Exam
- Confirmed on request
- Language
- EN
- Format
- Self-Study
- CPD credits
- 14
- Certification
- PECB exam and certificate
Course facts from pecb.com course page.
Why should you attend?
The PECB Certified ISO 37301 Foundation training course presents the basic concepts of compliance and the requirements of ISO 37301 for a compliance management system (CMS). In this training course, you will learn about the various aspects of a CMS, including the compliance policy, compliance culture, compliance risk assessment, operational controls, performance measurements, leadership and commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37301 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 37301 Foundation” certificate demonstrates that you have the necessary professional capabilities to be part of an ISO 37301 CMS implementation project.
Who should attend?
The ISO 37301 Foundation training course is intended for:
- Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts of a CMS
- Compliance officers and members of compliance teams who want to get acquainted with ISO 37301’s requirements
- Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining the organizational integrity by supporting ethical behavior
- Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a compliance officer
Learning objectives
By participating in this training course, you will:
- Understand the basic compliance management concepts, definitions, and approaches
- Get acquainted with the ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system
- Develop a general understanding of how an organization can meet the requirements of ISO 37301
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes with similar structure to the certificate exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to compliance concepts, CMS, and clauses 4-6 of ISO 37301
Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 37301 and certificate exam
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of compliance and the CMS based on ISO 37301
Domain 2: ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system – Clauses 4 to 10
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certificate requirements
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 37301 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | CMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37301 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 37301 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be given to each participant.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- In case participant(s) fail to pass the exam, they can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.
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After you buy
- Order confirmedYou receive a receipt from Stripe and a note from Valment with what happens next.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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