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Participants attending this training course are required to have a thorough understanding of the ISO 37101 requirements, sustainable development concepts and principles, a general understanding of the management system standard (MSS) audits, and knowledge of audit principles and techniques.
Day 1 : Introduction to the management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) and ISO 37101
Day 2 : Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit
Day 3 : On-site audit activities
Day 4 : Closing the audit
Day 5 : Certification exam
The “PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1 : Fundamental principles and concepts of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 2 : Management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 3 : Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4 : Preparation of an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 5 : Conducting an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 6 : Closing an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 7 : Managing an ISO 37101 audit program
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within twelve months following the initial exam for free.
*Note: This applies only to candidates who have attended the training course.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies .
For more information about the certification, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies .
The requirements for PECB ISO 37101 Auditor certifications are:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor | Five years: Two years of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics | |
PECB Certified ISO 37101 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven year of work experience in sustainable development in communities or organizations | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: Candidates that possess the PECB Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential , given they have taken four additional Foundation exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation exams and the overall Master requirements, please refer to: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials .
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
$1,000 Per Participant*
*Schellman assessment clients can enjoy professional training discounts.
Training content and exams are delivered through PECB:
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-37101/iso-37101-lead-auditor