ISO 37301 Compliance Management System-Lead Implementer

Master the ISO 37301 standard and lead your organization to compliance excellence. Gain practical tools to implement, manage, and improve a Compliance Management System that builds trust and prevents risk.

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In-Person Training at Our Academy (Scheduled Sessions)
€3450.00
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Live Instructor-led Sessions (Online via Zoom/MS Teams)
€2,850.00

Why You Should Consider This Course

Compliance failures can cost organizations their reputation, customers, and operational freedom. Implementing a Compliance Management System (CMS) aligned with ISO 37301 helps prevent noncompliance, mitigates risk, strengthens ethical practices, and fosters long-term sustainability.

This course empowers participants to establish, manage, and continually improve a CMS, ensuring all compliance obligations are met while cultivating a culture of transparency and accountability. From identifying risks to setting up proactive controls, you’ll gain the skills to lead compliance transformation in any organization.

Completing the course and passing the certification exam qualifies you for the internationally recognized PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer credential—proof of your ability to implement a robust compliance management system.


Who Will Benefit Most from This Training?

This program is ideal for:

  • Compliance officers and managers seeking hands-on expertise in CMS implementation

  • Consultants helping organizations meet regulatory expectations

  • Members of GRC (governance, risk, compliance) teams

  • Professionals responsible for due diligence and regulatory adherence

  • Future compliance professionals aiming to build a career in this field


What You’ll Learn

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

  • Understand and apply the concepts and techniques used to implement a CMS

  • Interpret ISO 37301 requirements from an implementer’s viewpoint

  • Integrate ISO 37301 with other management standards and compliance frameworks

  • Guide an organization in building and maintaining an effective compliance culture

  • Prepare the organization for successful third-party certification


Learning Experience & Methodology

  • Theory paired with hands-on activities for practical insight

  • Case studies and role-playing exercises to simulate real-world compliance scenarios

  • Collaborative discussions and quizzes that mirror the certification exam

  • Emphasis on ethical conduct, governance principles, and continual improvement strategies


Prerequisites

Participants should have:

  • Basic familiarity with ISO management system standards

  • A general understanding of ISO 37301 or ISO 19600

  • Knowledge of implementation principles for management systems


Building Trust Through Structured Compliance

This certification equips professionals to help organizations uphold ethical standards, meet regulatory expectations, and foster public and stakeholder trust. ISO 37301 is more than a compliance tool—it is a strategic enabler for organizational integrity and responsible growth.


  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.

Examination

The "Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a compliance management system 

Domain 2: Initiation of a CMS implementation

Domain 3: Planning of a CMS implementation based on ISO 37301

Domain 4: Implementation of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 6: Continual improvement of a CMS based on ISO 37301

Domain 7: Preparation for a CMS certification audit

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.  

The PECB ISO 37301 Implementer certification scheme has the following requirements:

 

CredentialExamProfessional experienceCMS project experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Provisional ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37301 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTwo years, of which one in compliance managementAt least 200 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentFive years, of which two in compliance managementAt least 300 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Senior Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam or equivalentTen years, of which seven in compliance managementAt least 1,000 hours of activitiesSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

 

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to the scheme. 

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:

  1. Drafting a CMS implementation plan
  2. Managing or leading CMS implementation projects
  3. Implementing the CMS
  4. Managing documented information
  5. Implementing corrective actions
  6. Establishing performance indicators and evaluating the CMS performance
  7. Performing continual improvement activities

Additional Information

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • PECB will provide over 500 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 participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

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