ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Course Overview

The PECB Certified 37301 Lead Auditor training course equips participants with the competence to conduct compliance management system (CMS) audits using recognized principles, procedures, and techniques. The course emphasizes the importance of effective CMS audits and aligns with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification processes. It aims to qualify participants to conduct audits on behalf of conformity assessment bodies.

The training includes exercises, quizzes, and case studies to practice essential aspects of a CMS audit, such as ISO 37301 requirements, auditing principles, evidence gathering, leading audit teams, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and preparing reports.

Upon successful completion of the training and exam, participants can obtain the “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Auditor” credential, validating their knowledge and skills to audit a CMS based on ISO 37301.

Intended Audience

• 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

Learning Objectives of ISO 37301 Lead Auditor

This training course enables you 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