ISO 37001:2025 Internal Auditor Training Course (Self-Paced Online)

What you will learn

• The seven principles of auditing and the ISO 19011:2026 audit framework
• How to plan an internal audit of an anti bribery management system from initiation to checklist
• Evidence gathering techniques: interview, observation, and document sampling
• How to audit the bribery risk assessment, due diligence, and gifts and hospitality controls
• How to audit raising concerns, investigating bribery, and the anti bribery function
• How to write factual, clause referenced nonconformity reports
• How to conduct opening and closing meetings and evaluate corrective action
• All ISO 37001:2025 clauses from an internal auditor perspective

Who is this for?

Open to everyone. Ideal for compliance coordinators, supervisors, team leaders, and employees who conduct or plan to conduct internal audits. Particularly suited to those in certified or certification seeking organisations. No prior audit experience required.

Case study

This course is built around a realistic case study that runs throughout all modules. You will apply your skills to real world scenarios: from document review and audit planning through to opening meetings, evidence gathering, nonconformity writing, and corrective action evaluation.

Becoming an internal auditor in ISO 37001:2025 and ISO 19011:2026 strengthens your value to any organisation running an anti bribery management system. This course enables you to:

• Plan and conduct internal audits with confidence and consistency
• Surface the bribery risks and control gaps that matter and drive real improvement
• Help your organisation stay audit ready for certification and surveillance
• Take a clear next step in your auditing career, including towards the Lead Auditor qualification

Why learning online works for you

• Learn anytime, anywhere. Study on demand, on site or off site, whenever it suits you
• Self paced. Move at your own speed and spend more time on the areas you want to master
• Cost effective. No travel, accommodation, or time away from the office to fund
• Lifetime access. Return to the materials whenever you need them
• Built to stick. Interactive, multi format lessons keep you engaged and improve retention

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

• Explain the purpose of an anti bribery management system and of internal auditing
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal audit in accordance with ISO 19011:2026
• Prepare an audit plan from the requirements of ISO 37001:2025
• Gather and evaluate objective evidence, and distinguish evidence from inference
• Audit the bribery risk assessment, due diligence, gifts and hospitality, raising concerns, and the anti bribery function
• Write Major NC, Minor NC, and OFI statements that are factual and defensible
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective action

This course also explains how ISO certification works. You will learn what ISO certification is, the role of accredited certification bodies and accreditation, the two stage certification audit, and how organisations achieve and maintain certification through surveillance and recertification.

This course is designed for anyone who plans, conducts, or supports internal audits of a management system, including:

• New and developing internal auditors
• People who implement or maintain the anti bribery management system
• Compliance officers, the anti bribery function, and consultants
• Anyone preparing to progress to the Lead Auditor qualification
• Those helping their organisation prepare for certification or surveillance audits

There are no prerequisites for this course.

A working knowledge of the current version of ISO 37001 is recommended and will help you get the most from the material. If you are new to the standard, you can build this foundation through our ISO 37001:2025 Foundation course.

You will need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. The course works in any modern web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. For the best experience, keep your browser updated to the latest version.