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Course Description
This course provides an in-depth understanding of anti-bribery laws, policies, and best practices. Participants will learn how to recognise and prevent bribery and corruption in the workplace.
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Who Should Attend
Ideal for employees at all levels, especially those in roles involving procurement, sales, finance, or management, where exposure to bribery risks is higher.
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Minimum Age
The certification is available to learners who are aged 16 and over. ​
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Course Validity
The certification does not expire. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
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Course Learner Ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 16
Course Delivery
This is a 1 day in person classroom course. The course is very interactive and participants must be prepared to be involved in the lessons.
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We are also in the process of making this an online course so learners have the choice in the near future.
Course Content
​1. **Introduction to Anti-Bribery Training**
- Introduction to anti-bribery and corruption
- The importance of compliance and ethics in business
- Overview of global anti-bribery regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act)
- Real-world case studies of bribery incidents
- Key risks and vulnerabilities in your industry
- Responsibilities of employees and management
- Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms
- Consequences of non-compliance: Legal, financial, and reputational
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2. **Understand Anti-Bribery Law**
- Overview of key anti-bribery laws and regulations
- Definitions of bribery, corruption, and related terms
- Scope of anti-bribery laws (e.g., domestic vs. international application)
- Differences between public and private sector bribery
- Penalties and legal consequences for violations
- Jurisdictional challenges and enforcement
- The role of regulatory bodies and agencies
- How anti-bribery laws impact corporate governance and policies
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3. **Understand the Role of Bribery and Corruption in Money Laundering**
- Connection between bribery, corruption, and money laundering
- Techniques used to launder money through bribery
- How corrupt practices facilitate money laundering schemes
- Identifying red flags and suspicious activities
- Regulatory requirements for anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery compliance
- The role of financial institutions in detecting and preventing bribery-related money laundering
- Case studies illustrating the intersection of bribery and money laundering
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4. **Giving and Receiving Business Gifts**
- Policies on accepting and giving gifts in a business context
- Distinguishing between acceptable gifts and potential bribes
- Legal and ethical considerations for business gifts
- Cultural differences and their impact on gift-giving
- Disclosure and approval procedures for gifts
- Record-keeping and transparency requirements
- Examples of acceptable vs. non-acceptable gifts
- Consequences of improper gift exchanges
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5. **Corporate Hospitality, Entertaining, and Sales Incentives**
- Defining corporate hospitality and its role in business relationships
- Identifying appropriate and inappropriate hospitality practices
- Regulations and guidelines governing corporate hospitality
- Sales incentives: Motivation vs. bribery
- Evaluating the intent and perception of hospitality and incentives
- Disclosure and approval processes for corporate hospitality
- The impact of excessive or lavish hospitality on compliance
- Best practices for transparent and compliant entertaining
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6. **Facilitation Payments**
- Definition and examples of facilitation payments
- Legal status of facilitation payments under different jurisdictions
- Distinguishing facilitation payments from legitimate business expenses
- Risks associated with making or accepting facilitation payments
- Strategies for avoiding facilitation payments in business operations
- How to handle requests for facilitation payments
- The impact of facilitation payments on corporate integrity
- Case studies on facilitation payments and their consequences
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7. **Identify, Evaluate, and Manage Cases of Bribery and Corruption**
- Identifying potential cases of bribery and corruption in your organization
- Tools and techniques for evaluating the severity of a case
- Conducting internal investigations: Best practices and protocols
- Managing the fallout of a bribery or corruption case
- Reporting procedures: Internal and external requirements
- Remediation and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Legal considerations in managing bribery and corruption cases
- The role of senior management in responding to bribery incidents
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8. **Preventing Bribery**
- Developing and implementing an anti-bribery policy
- Training employees and management on anti-bribery practices
- Establishing a strong corporate culture of ethics and integrity
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Third-party due diligence: Vendors, contractors, and partners
- Monitoring and auditing for compliance with anti-bribery policies
- Reporting mechanisms for suspected bribery
- Continuous improvement and updates to anti-bribery measures
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How will I be assessed?
In this CPD certification course, our focus is on fostering your professional growth and ensuring you gain valuable, practical skills that you can immediately apply in your work. Instead of traditional pass/fail assessments, our approach is designed to support continuous learning and development.
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Throughout the course, you'll engage in various activities such as self-assessments, reflective exercises, role plays, and practical assignments tailored to real-world scenarios. These are intended to help you track your progress, reflect on your learning, and identify areas for further development.
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Feedback will be provided regularly to guide your learning journey, offering insights and recommendations to enhance your understanding and application of the course material. The goal is to empower you to take ownership of your professional development, gaining confidence and competence in your chosen area of expertise.
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By the end of the course, you will have developed a personalised portfolio of work and reflections that demonstrate your progress and commitment to continuing professional development. This portfolio can serve as a valuable resource for your future career advancement.