Governance of Organisations
Provides guidance on the governance of organisations, articulating principles and concepts for effective, responsible, and transparent organisational governance.
ISO 37000 provides guidance on the governance of organisations, articulating universal principles for effective, responsible, and transparent governance applicable to any organisation regardless of type, size, or sector. It defines governance as the system by which an organisation is directed and controlled.
The standard addresses governance structure, accountability, stewardship of resources, stakeholder engagement, and the relationship between governance and management. It reflects the growing stakeholder expectation for transparent and accountable organisational governance.
ACI-certified auditors of this scheme assess governance systems and practices, evaluate accountability structures, and review the adequacy of oversight mechanisms across corporate and public sector organisations.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 37000.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 37000
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.