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ISO 37001 Anti-BriberyProfessionalI37001-LI

Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer

Demonstrates the competence to implement an anti-bribery management system based on ISO 37001:2016, including bribery risk assessment, due diligence and financial controls.

Exam
2 h
Questions
60
Pass mark
70%
Valid for
3 years

About this certification

Holders can establish an ABMS within the Harmonized Structure, define the role of the anti-bribery compliance function and secure governing body oversight. They conduct bribery risk assessments, apply proportionate due diligence on transactions, projects and business associates, implement financial and non-financial controls, gifts and hospitality procedures, and raising-concerns and investigation processes.

Who it is for: Compliance officers, legal and risk professionals, internal auditors and consultants.

Syllabus

What you'll be assessed on — 6 modules. The percentage is each module's share of the exam.
  1. 01Bribery and the ABMS15% of the exam
    • Explain forms of bribery and the purpose of an anti-bribery management system
    • Describe how anti-bribery legislation, e.g. the UK Bribery Act 2010, shapes organisational expectations
  2. 02Context, Leadership and Compliance Function15% of the exam
    • Design anti-bribery policy and governing body oversight arrangements
    • Apply the role, authority and independence of the anti-bribery compliance function
  3. 03Bribery Risk Assessment20% of the exam
    • Apply a bribery risk assessment covering countries, sectors, transactions and business associates
    • Evaluate risk levels to determine proportionate controls
  4. 04Due Diligence and Business Associates20% of the exam
    • Design proportionate due diligence on personnel, projects and business associates
    • Apply anti-bribery commitments and controls for controlled and non-controlled organisations
  5. 05Financial and Non-Financial Controls15% of the exam
    • Design financial controls such as segregation of duties and payment approvals
    • Apply procedures for gifts, hospitality, donations and similar benefits
  6. 06Concerns, Investigation and Improvement15% of the exam
    • Design raising-concerns and investigation procedures
    • Apply monitoring, internal audit and management review to the ABMS

Competencies assessed

  • ABMS Design — Establishes an ABMS proportionate to bribery risk.
  • Due Diligence — Applies proportionate due diligence on associates and transactions.
  • Control Implementation — Implements financial and non-financial anti-bribery controls.
  • Speak-Up and Investigation — Establishes concern-raising and investigation processes.

Exam blueprint

Closed-book, timed examination with single-choice, multiple-response and scenario-based questions.
Questions per module60 questions · 2 h · pass 70%
  • Bribery and the ABMS9
  • Context, Leadership and Compliance Function9
  • Bribery Risk Assessment12
  • Due Diligence and Business Associates12
  • Financial and Non-Financial Controls9
  • Concerns, Investigation and Improvement9
Question types
Scenario-based 20% · Single choice 60% · Multiple response 20%
Delivery
Online (remote proctored), Test centre, On-site (corporate)
Retakes
Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

Your path to certification

  1. 1

    Register

    Create a free account and start the programme.

  2. 2

    Practice

    Online practice test, 8 questions.

  3. 3

    Training

    Optional

    Online course or classroom — or skip it.

  4. 4

    Certification

    Independent exam and certification decision.

  • Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
  • ISO 37001 Lead Implementer — online course28 h self-paced€699

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required

  • Minimum 3 years' professional experience, including at least 2 years in compliance, legal, audit or risk management
  • Experience contributing to management system implementation activities
  • Agreement to abide by the AQSCERT Code of Professional Conduct

Recommended

  • Understanding of compliance and governance concepts
  • Familiarity with management system concepts

More information

Certification process
  1. 1. Application — Create an account and apply for this certification.
  2. 2. Eligibility review — AQSCERT checks the formal eligibility requirements.
  3. 3. Assessment — Sit the 2 h examination online or at a test centre.
  4. 4. Independent decision — A decision maker not involved in your training or assessment reviews all evidence.
  5. 5. Issuance — A digitally signed certificate with QR verification, valid for 3 years.
  6. 6. Recertification — Before expiry, evidence 60 hours of CPD or re-sit the examination.
  7. Certificates may be suspended, withdrawn or revoked in line with the Certification Scheme. Status is always shown on the public verification page.
Scheme & accreditation
Certification scheme
Quality & Governance Certification Scheme
Scheme code
AQS-SCH-26
Scheme version
v1.0 (effective 1 Jan 2026)

Accreditation: AQSCERT is accredited by DA, an IAF MLA signatory, to ISO/IEC 17024. Our programmes are developed by leading experts from industry.

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