Sustainable Development in Communities
Management systems standard for sustainable development in communities, specifying requirements helping communities achieve sustainability and resilience through integrated strategies.
ISO 37101 is the management system standard for sustainable development in communities, providing requirements that help local authorities, regional bodies, and urban development organisations achieve sustainability and resilience through integrated, long-term strategies.
The standard addresses the three dimensions of sustainability — environmental, social, and economic — within a community context, and requires organisations to engage with community stakeholders, establish meaningful performance indicators, and drive continual improvement in community sustainability outcomes.
ACI-certified auditors assess sustainable development management systems, evaluate community sustainability programmes, and review the adequacy of stakeholder engagement and performance measurement.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 37101.
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 37101
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.