ISO 37301 Lead Auditor Certification Program
Overview
The ISO 37301 Lead Auditor certification is designed for professionals who have a deep understanding of the ISO 37301 requirements and guidelines and are responsible for auditing and assessing Compliance Management Systems (CMS) against these standards. This credential demonstrates a high level of competence in compliance management auditing and serves as a validation of the skills needed to successfully audit a CMS based on the ISO 37301 and ISO 19011 standards.
Professionals who earn this certification can demonstrate their ability to evaluate and verify the effectiveness of a CMS and identify areas for improvement. This credential can lead to increased career opportunities, recognition in the industry, and a competitive edge in the job market.
Prerequisites
To obtain any of the three credentials, candidates must not only pass the exam with a minimum score of 60% but also meet the following listed requirements:
Exam Domains
No. | Domain Title | Domain Definition | Weight |
| Domain 1 | CMS Fundamentals | Be acquainted with the basic terminology, concepts, and principles related to compliance and a Compliance Management System (CMS), and understand the purpose and benefits of a positive compliance culture. | 13.33% |
| Domain 2 | CMS Requirements | Understand the core requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a Compliance Management System (CMS). | 8.00% |
| Domain 3 | Auditing Fundamentals | Be acquainted with the basic terminology, principles, and distinctive roles related to management system (MS) auditing, and understand the processes required to establish and manage an audit program. | 21.33% |
| Domain 4 | Audit Initiation and Preparation | Conduct a feasibility study of the audit and a pre-documentation review to determine the context of the auditee, and prepare the audit activities and related resources. | 16.00% |
| Domain 5 | Audit Execution | Conduct the audit activities according to the audit plan, and evaluate the degree of fulfillment with a management system to determine the audit results. | 30.66% |
| Domain 6 | Audit Reporting, Completion, and Follow-Up | Complete audit activities by preparing and distributing an audit report, and schedule a follow-up audit to verify the completeness and effectiveness of proposed actions. | 10.66% |
Recertification
The ISO 37301 Lead Auditor certification program has a three-year recertification cycle. To retain certification beyond this period, candidates are required to fulfill specific requirements, including the payment of either an annual maintenance fee (AMF) or a triennial maintenance fee (TMF).
Moreover, a total of 90 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required to be accrued over the three year recertification cycle, with 30 CPE credits recommended for each year. The CPE credits earned are required to be related to the subject matter area of the certificate you hold. For ISO 37301 Lead Auditor, the CPE credits are required to be activities related to the following subject matter areas:
- Auditing
- Management Systems
- Compliance
These obligations ensure that certified professionals remain up-to-date and proficient in relevant areas, thereby maintaining the program's high standards of expertise and knowledge retention.
Exam Details
Duration
180 Minutes
Language
- English
Number of Questions
150 Multiple-choice Questions
Passing Score
60 %