
PECB-Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer. (Compliance Management System)
Posted on 12th June 2025Duration
4-5 DaysCategories
Business, Accounting & Finance programsSub Categories
Management, Business Strategy, Business Law, FinanceWhy Should You Attend?
Implementing a Compliance Management System (CMS) based on ISO 37301 offers numerous benefits, including:
Reducing the risk and cost of noncompliance
Enhancing organizational sustainability and resilience
Promoting trust and ethical business practices
Strengthening corporate governance and due diligence
The PECB ISO 37301 Lead Implementer course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS in accordance with ISO 37301. The training provides a comprehensive understanding of the standard’s requirements, best practices, and implementation strategies.
This course prepares professionals to help organizations:
Comply with regulatory and legal obligations
Establish preventive controls
Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability
After completing the course, participants can take the certification exam. Upon passing, they may apply for the globally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer” credential, which validates their professional capability to implement and manage a CMS based on ISO 37301.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Compliance officers, managers, and consultants
Professionals responsible for CMS implementation
Members of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) teams
Individuals seeking to support ethical practices and compliance integrity
Aspiring compliance consultants or officers
Anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand and explain the key concepts, principles, and techniques used in CMS implementation
Interpret ISO 37301 requirements from an implementer's perspective
Design and implement a CMS aligned with ISO 37301
Integrate the CMS into existing business systems
Support an organization through the certification audit process
Educational Approach
This training course follows a learner-centered approach and includes:
Detailed theoretical content supported by practical examples
Real-life case studies and implementation scenarios
Interactive sessions between trainers and participants
Quizzes (stand-alone and scenario-based) to reinforce learning and prepare for the certification exam
Examination
The PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements and covers the following domains:
Fundamental principles and concepts of a CMS
Initiation of a CMS implementation
Planning of a CMS based on ISO 37301
Implementation of a CMS
Monitoring and measurement of a CMS
Continual improvement of a CMS
Preparation for a certification audit
For more details, visit the official PECB Exam List and review the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification Requirements
Depending on your experience and exam success, you may apply for one of the following certifications:
Credential | Experience | CMS Project Experience | Other Requirements |
---|---|---|---|
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Provisional Implementer | None | None | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Implementer | 2 years (1 in compliance) | 200 hours | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer | 5 years (2 in compliance) | 300 hours | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 37301 Senior Lead Implementer | 10 years (7 in compliance) | 1,000 hours | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: Certified individuals who hold both Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications are eligible for the PECB Master Credential, after passing four additional foundation exams. Learn more here.
To be valid, your project experience should include activities such as:
Drafting a CMS implementation plan
Leading or managing CMS projects
Documenting CMS processes and procedures
Implementing corrective and preventive actions
Setting performance indicators and assessing CMS effectiveness
Conducting continual improvement activities
General Information
Certification and exam fees are included in the course price
Participants will receive over 500 pages of learning materials, case studies, and practice exercises
A Certificate of Completion with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
If you do not pass the exam on the first attempt, you may retake it once for free within 12 months of your initial exam date