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Cognicert ISO 37101 Sustainable Development Lead Implementer Course

ISO 37101:2016 establishes requirements for a management system for sustainable development in communities, enhancing resilience and smartness.

2026 Course Schedule

Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer and Lead Assessor ISO Certifications

Preparatory Course Date Application Deadline
February 23-27, 2026 February 3, 2026
May 4-8, 2026 April 13, 2026
August 3-7, 2026 July 13, 2026
November 9-13, 2026 October 12, 2026

Course fees

Self-study
£600
Online training
£1,500
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  • Group training discounts available

Course Overview

ISO 37101:2016 establishes requirements for a management system for sustainable development in communities, including cities, using a holistic approach, with a view to ensuring consistency with the sustainable development policy of communities.

The intended outcomes of a management system for sustainable development in communities include:

  • managing sustainability and fostering smartness and resilience in communities, while taking into account the territorial boundaries to which it applies;
  • improving the contribution of communities to sustainable development outcomes;
  • assessing the performance of communities in progressing towards sustainable development outcomes and the level of smartness and of resilience that they have achieved;
  • fulfilling compliance obligations.

ISO 37101:2016 is intended to help communities become more resilient, smart and sustainable, through the implementation of strategies, programmes, projects, plans and services, and demonstrate and communicate their achievements.

ISO 37101:2016 is intended to be implemented by an organization designated by a community to establish the organizational framework and to provide the resources necessary to support the management of environmental, economic and social performance outcomes. A community that chooses to establish the organizational framework by itself is considered to constitute an organization as defined in ISO 37101:2016.

ISO 37101:2016 is applicable to communities of all sizes, structures and types, in developed or developing countries, at local, regional or national levels, and in defined urban or rural areas, at their respective level of responsibility.

ISO 37122: Sustainable Development of Communities – Indicators for Smart Cities will complement ISO 37120 and establish indicators and indicator definitions and methodologies to measure and consider aspects and practices that dramatically increase the pace at which cities improve their social, economic and environmental sustainability outcomes, responding to challenges such as climate change, rapid population growth, and political and economic instability by fundamentally improving how cities engage society, apply collaborative leadership methods, work across disciplines and city systems, and use data information and modern technologies.

This International Standard when used in conjunction with ISO 37120 will help cities to identify indicators for applying city management systems such as ISO 37101 and to implement Smart City policies to:

  • — Provide better services for citizens;
  • — Provide a better life environment where smart policies, practices and technology are put to the service of citizens;
  • — Achieve their sustainability and environmental goals in a more innovative way;
  • — Identify the need for smart infrastructure;
  • — Facilitate innovation and growth; and
  • — Build a dynamic and innovative economy ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Course Objectives

The “ISO 37101:2016   Lead Implementer ” course provides comprehensive training in the ISO 37101:2016   standard and all its requirements from the Lead Implementer ’s point of view, as well as basic skills necessary to execute the requirements. It’s a practical-oriented training that should be considered “a must” for every ISO 37101:2016  Lead Implementer. This intensive course is specifically designed to participants to serve as ISO 37101:2016  Lead Implementers. The interactive training program, complete with quizzes, will provide the necessary technical knowledge and understanding of all ISO 37101:2016  requirements to implement the requirement of the standard. This ISO Lead Implementer training enables ISO 37101:2016  Lead Implementer to:

  • Learn how to implement each and every ISO 37101:2016  requirements
  • Learn basic process development skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 37101:2016  requirements.
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 37101:2016  from an Lead Implementer Perspective
  • Mange the sustainability risk
  • Learn how to plan and implement sustainability plan;
  • Learn how to effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 37101:2016   procedure on corrective action

WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE?

  • Persons responsible for implementing ISO 37101:2016  requirements
  • Persons involved in the Sustainable development Management systems
  • Decision makers and project managers on city councils, local authorities, county, provinces, states etc
  • Economic, social and infrastructural managers in government
  • Decision makers and project managers in public utitilities

SO 37122:2019   Lead Implementer ” course provides comprehensive training in the ISO 37122:2019   standard and all its requirements from the Lead Implementer ’s point of view, as well as basic skills necessary to execute the requirements. It’s a practical-oriented training that should be considered “a must” for every ISO 37122:2019  Lead Implementer. This intensive course is specifically designed to participants to serve as ISO 37122:2019  Lead Implementers. The interactive training program, complete with quizzes, will provide the necessary technical knowledge and understanding of all ISO 37122:2019  requirements to implement the requirement of the standard. This ISO Lead Implementer training enables ISO 37122:2019  Lead Implementer to:

  • Learn how to implement each and every ISO 37122:2019  requirements
  • Learn basic process development skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 37122:2019  requirements.
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 37122:2019  from an Lead Implementer Perspective
  • Mange the sustainability risk
  • Learn how to plan and implement sustainability plan;
  • Learn how to effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 37122:2019   procedure on corrective action

WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE?

  • Persons responsible for implementing ISO 37122:2019  requirements
  • Persons involved in the Sustainable development Management systems

 COURSE CONTENT

Introducing ISO 37101 Sustainable development

  • Sustainable development management System
  • Purpose of sustainable development
  • Background of Sustainable development management system
  • Sustainable development issues
  • ISO 37101 Sustainable development Management System Requirements

ISO 37101 Sustainable development Planning

  • Context of Organisation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Sustainable development objectives and indicators
  • Sustainable development baseline review
  • Determining significant sustainable development issues
  • Compliance obligations
  • Sustainable development risk management
  • Development of sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and service

Sustainable development Operations Management

  • Documents Management
  • Response Processes and procedures
  • Sustainable development roles and responsibilities
  • Sustainable development awareness and Training
  • Supplier Sustainable development Risks Controls
  • Implementing sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and service
  • Assessing sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and service

ISO 37101 Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Monitoring and Evaluating Sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and service
  • Collecting of sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and services data
  • Analysis of sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and services data
  • Comparison of sustainable development strategies, programmes, projects, plans and services data with baseline review
  • Analysis of sustainable development performance
  • Auditing Sustainable development management system
  • Management Reviewing

Improving Sustainable Development Performance

  • Implementing Corrective actions
  • Risk Mitigation and Preventive actions

Duration: 5 days

TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination

Who Is This Course For?

  • Quality managers and management system professionals seeking Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer status
  • Consultants advising organisations on standards implementation and compliance
  • Internal auditors looking to formalise and internationally recognise their skills
  • Professionals in regulated industries requiring evidence of independent competence
  • Individuals building a career in certification, auditing, or standards consultancy

No prior certification experience is required. Basic knowledge of management systems is beneficial.

Course Contents

01
Introduction & Standards Background

History, purpose, and structure of the standard. Key requirements and terminology.

02
Planning & Implementation

How to plan and execute a management system implementation aligned to the standard.

03
Audit Principles & Process

Audit types, planning, conducting, and reporting. Evidence-based auditing techniques.

04
Non-Conformities & Corrective Action

Identifying non-conformities, root cause analysis, and verifying corrective actions.

05
Assessment & Certification

Examination format, competency assessment, and the path to professional certification.

Pricing & Enrolment

Online Training

Live instructor-led sessions delivered online. Includes course materials, assessment, and certificate on successful completion.

£1,500 per person
  • Live virtual classroom sessions
  • Expert-facilitated instruction
  • Course materials included
  • Online assessment
  • Digital certificate on completion
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Group & Corporate Training

Training your team? We offer in-house and group sessions with custom scheduling and volume pricing for organisations of any size.

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  • Volume discounts for 5+ delegates
  • In-house delivery at your premises
  • Customised scheduling
  • Dedicated training coordinator
  • Post-training support included
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