Whistleblowing Management Systems
Provides guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a whistleblowing management system based on principles of trust, impartiality, and protection.
ISO 37002 provides guidelines for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a whistleblowing management system within an organisation. It is based on the principles of trust, impartiality, and protection — recognising that effective speak-up mechanisms depend on employees believing their concerns will be heard and acted upon without retaliation.
The standard addresses the full whistleblowing process from the design of reporting channels through concern assessment, investigation, and feedback to reporters. It aligns with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive and similar regulatory frameworks.
ACI-certified auditors assess whistleblowing management systems, evaluate the independence of investigation processes, and review the effectiveness of reporter protection mechanisms.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 37002.
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 37002
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.