Governance
ISO 37000:2021 Governance of Organizations
Strengthen the direction, oversight, and accountability of the organization.
About the standard
The first global consensus standard on organizational governance, giving governing bodies a shared reference for exercising their oversight duties responsibly. It frames governance around a clearly articulated organizational purpose and a set of interlocking principles covering strategy, accountability, and stakeholder value creation. The guidance is deliberately non-prescriptive, allowing it to be adapted by organizations of any size, sector, or legal structure.
Objectives of the standard
- Establish a universal, cross-sector definition of good governance
- Anchor governance decisions in a clearly articulated organizational purpose
- Guide governing bodies in overseeing strategy and performance
- Strengthen accountability and stakeholder value creation
- Offer an adaptable framework rather than a rigid compliance checklist
Who benefits: Boards, governing bodies, and senior leaders.
Learn more about ISO 37000:2021 on the ISO website ↗Source: iso.org
Standard overview
A short overview of ISO 37000:2021 is available on the ISO website, where you can also read the full standard.
Watch overview & read the standard on iso.org ↗Learning paths
Available learning paths
Select the path that matches your role to see the full outline and continue to registration.
Foundation
2 days · 16 hours
Introductory, awareness-level training that explains the purpose, structure, key clauses, terminology, principles and business value of the standard. Suitable for beginners, employees, managers, process owners and anyone who needs a general understanding.
View details →Internal Auditor
3 days · 24 hours
For participants who conduct internal audits within their own organisation or as part of an internal audit team. Covers audit principles, planning, evidence collection, findings, nonconformities, corrective action and reporting, referencing ISO 19011.
View details →Lead Implementer
5 days · 40 hours
For participants who plan, establish, implement, maintain and improve a management system based on the standard. Covers gap analysis, scope, governance, risk-based planning, documentation, controls, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
View details →Lead Auditor
5 days · 40 hours
For participants who plan, lead, conduct, report and follow up audits against the standard. Covers audit programme management, planning, team leadership, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up.
View details →Delivery tracks
Choose how you learn
The delivery track is selected during registration, after you pick a learning path.
Online
Remote live or self-paced learning, depending on the course setup. Flexible access for professionals who prefer to learn from anywhere.
Offline
Classroom, onsite or in-house delivery. Ideal for groups and organisations that need face-to-face interaction and hands-on workshops.
Fast Track
Receive the course materials, study independently and complete the assessment within 14 days. Recommended for experienced professionals.
Certificate & assessment
What you receive
Certificate issued
AXIOS Academy Certificate of Completion
Assessment
Course assessment / exam as defined for the selected level
Verification
Every certificate has a permanent public record on the Academy register
Contribution to the SDGs
Per ISO, ISO 37000 contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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