Governance, Risk & Compliance
ISO 37001 Foundation
Learn the essentials of an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) and the requirements of ISO 37001:2025 — from context and leadership to operation, evaluation and improvement. Self-paced on myPECB, with 24/7 access.
Veloraa Training
COURSE INFORMATION
Your Learning, at a Glance
- Price
- 499 USD
599 USD - Category
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Duration
- Self-paced; suggested pace: 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours per week
- Format
- Self-paced online eLearning via myPECB
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO 37001 Foundation (subject to passing the exam and meeting certification requirements)
Course Overview
The Starting Point for Anyone Working in Anti-Bribery Compliance
ISO 37001 gives organisations a structured way to prevent, detect and address bribery through an anti-bribery management system (ABMS). As bad actors refine their methods and organisations grow more complex, that structure matters more every year.
The Foundation course explains the fundamental concepts of anti-bribery management and the requirements of the updated ISO 37001:2025, so you can support an ABMS project with confidence. Veloraa delivers the official PECB curriculum online, with practical examples, exercises and quizzes so you can apply what you learn straight away.
Updated for 2025
The course covers the requirements of ISO 37001:2025.
Bribery Risk Keeps Evolving
Complex organisations can put well-meaning people in high-pressure situations.
Demand Is Growing
More organisations need people who understand the standard.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who needs to understand anti-bribery management
No prior ISO 37001 or management-system knowledge needed.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals - Describe the core concepts and principles of anti-bribery management.
- Know the requirements - Explain the main ISO 37001:2025 requirements for an ABMS.
- Follow the ABMS cycle - Walk through context, leadership, planning, support and operation.
- Measure and improve - Understand performance evaluation and continual improvement.
- Identify approaches - Recognise actions organisations can take to conform to ISO 37001:2025.
- Support a project - Be ready to contribute to an ABMS implementation team.
Curriculum
Lessons follow the structure of ISO 37001 itself, with quizzes throughout.
Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management3 Lessons
- 1. Course Objectives and Structure
- 2. Management Systems and ISO 37001:2025
- 3. Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Antibribery Management
You Will Be Able To Understand management systems, ISO 37001:2025 and anti-bribery principles 3
Context, Leadership and Planning3 Lessons
- 4. Context of the Organisation
- 5. Leadership
- 6. Planning
You Will Be Able To Learn what the standard asks for in Clauses 4 to 6
Support and Operation2 Lessons
- 7. Support
- 8. Operation
You Will Be Able To See how resources, competence and anti-bribery operations are managed
Evaluation and Improvement3 Lessons
- 9. Performance Evaluation
- 10. Improvement
- 11. Course Close and Exam Preparation
You Will Be Able To Understand monitoring, review and improvement, then prepare for the exam
Downloadable Resources: 200+ pages of course notes with examples, best practices, exercises and quizzes.
What’s Included
- 11 video lessons Expert-led, with quizzes
- 200+ pages of notes Examples, best practices, exercises & quizzes
- Exam voucher Plus one free retake in 12 months
- Certification fee No extra cost once you pass
- 14 CPD credits Attestation of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need Technical Skills?
No. The course explains the standard’s concepts and requirements in plain terms.
How Long Do I Have to Finish?
You get [ACCESS PERIOD] of unlimited access and study at your own pace. You can take the exam whenever you are ready.
Is the Exam Online?
Yes. You book it through PECB Exams and take it remotely.
What If I Fail the Exam?
You can retake it once for free within 12 months of your first attempt.
Foundation, Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor — Where Should I Start?
Start with Foundation if you are new to ISO 37001 or need a working knowledge of it. Move on to Lead Implementer to build an ABMS, or Lead Auditor to assess one.
Can My Team Enrol Together?
Yes. Veloraa offers corporate and bespoke programmes. Use the enquiry form below for group pricing.
Exam & Certification
Your Path to Certification
The online exam covers two competency domains. If you don’t pass first time, you can retake it once at no cost within 12 months.
- Complete the eLearning
11 lessons and quizzes · earn 14 CPD credits
- Pass the Exam
Book online at a time that suits you
- Apply for Your Certificate
No work or project experience required
- Sign the Code of Ethics
Then receive your PECB certificate
- Take the Next Step
Move on to Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
Exam Domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system (ABMS)
- ISO 37001:2025 requirements for an ABMS
Credential Levels
| Credential | Experience | Project Activities |
|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37001:2025 Foundation | None | None |
Requires passing the PECB ISO 37001 Foundation exam and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Foundation exams also count towards PECB Master, alongside the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials.
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