TS ISO 37303

TS ISO 37303 is a guidance standard for determining and developing the competencies needed in a compliance management system. It focuses on the systematic treatment of the knowledge, skills, experience, and behaviours required to support compliance objectives, helping organizations prepare both the people who carry out compliance-related work and the relevant third parties involved.

How competence supports compliance management

In compliance management, competence is essential for understanding duties, tracking obligations, spotting risks, and making consistent decisions. In general technical terms, competence is the ability to perform the tasks required by a role effectively, developed through training, experience, guidance, and practice. This standard links that concept to compliance management system objectives and helps organizations assess what competence levels are needed in specific functions.

What the scope clearly includes and excludes

• It is applicable to organizations of any type, size, or activity, including public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• It provides guidance for establishing adequate competence levels for certain internal functions and third parties.
• It addresses the determination and development of competencies necessary to achieve compliance management system objectives.
• It does not add to, change, or otherwise modify requirements of a compliance management system or any other standard.

As a result, TS ISO 37303 is best understood as a structured guide for competence planning and development rather than a set of certification requirements. It supports more consistent role-based training, awareness, assignment suitability, and ongoing development in compliance-focused organizations.