Skip to content

Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Training Course

Bribery and corruption remain among the most significant threats to organizational integrity, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business performance. In an increasingly interconnected global environment,…

CAF · Compliance, AML & Financial CrimeAll LevelsClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
upcoming dates
50
Download Brochure

Course Overview

Bribery and corruption remain among the most significant threats to organizational integrity, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business performance. In an increasingly interconnected global environment, organizations across the public and private sectors face heightened scrutiny from regulators, stakeholders, investors, and the public regarding their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to corruption-related risks. Failure to manage these risks can result in legal penalties, financial losses, reputational damage, operational disruptions, and loss of stakeholder confidence. An effective Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance program is no longer viewed solely as a legal requirement; it is a strategic business imperative that supports ethical decision-making, strengthens governance frameworks, and enhances organizational resilience. Organizations that establish robust anti-corruption controls are better equipped to manage third-party risks, maintain transparent business practices, and create a culture of accountability and integrity throughout their operations. The Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles, compliance obligations, governance structures, risk management practices, and preventive controls. The course explores the evolving nature of bribery and corruption risks and examines how organizations can build effective compliance frameworks that align with international best practices and regulatory expectations. Participants will gain practical knowledge of corruption risk assessment methodologies, anti-bribery compliance frameworks, third-party due diligence procedures, conflict of interest management, gifts and hospitality controls, internal investigations, whistleblowing mechanisms, and compliance monitoring processes. The course also highlights the critical role of leadership and organizational culture in fostering ethical behavior and reducing misconduct risks. Through practical workshops, case studies, real-world scenarios, and interactive discussions, participants will develop the skills required to strengthen anti-bribery and corruption compliance programs, improve governance and accountability, enhance risk management capabilities, and support sustainable organizational success.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze bribery and corruption risks that affect organizational operations, governance, and compliance performance.
  • Evaluate anti-bribery and corruption compliance frameworks against regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Apply risk-based methodologies to identify, assess, and prioritize corruption-related risks.
  • Develop comprehensive anti-bribery policies, procedures, and governance mechanisms.
  • Design effective third-party due diligence and integrity assessment processes.
  • Implement internal controls that reduce exposure to bribery and corruption risks.
  • Assess the effectiveness of monitoring, reporting, and escalation mechanisms.
  • Improve organizational capabilities in detecting and responding to misconduct.
  • Strengthen ethical decision-making and accountability across business functions.
  • Align anti-corruption compliance programs with enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.
  • Develop performance indicators to measure anti-bribery program effectiveness.
  • Evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement in anti-corruption compliance management.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for compliance officers, compliance managers, ethics officers, governance professionals, internal auditors, risk managers, legal advisors, regulatory affairs specialists, investigators, and professionals responsible for managing compliance and integrity programs within their organizations. The program is particularly beneficial for procurement managers, contract managers, finance professionals, project managers, supply chain specialists, human resources professionals, and department heads who play a role in managing business relationships, approving transactions, overseeing controls, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards. It is also highly relevant for executives, senior leaders, public sector officials, regulatory personnel, banking and financial services professionals, oil and gas industry specialists, and decision-makers seeking to strengthen anti-bribery and corruption compliance frameworks, improve organizational transparency, and enhance corporate governance practices.

Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain the principles and objectives of anti-bribery and corruption compliance.
  • Identify bribery and corruption risks across organizational activities and business relationships.
  • Conduct structured corruption risk assessments using risk-based methodologies.
  • Develop and implement anti-bribery policies and compliance procedures.
  • Evaluate third-party risks through due diligence and integrity screening processes.
  • Design controls for gifts, hospitality, sponsorships, donations, and conflicts of interest.
  • Establish reporting, escalation, and whistleblowing mechanisms for compliance concerns.
  • Support investigations into bribery and corruption-related incidents.
  • Assess the effectiveness of anti-corruption controls and monitoring systems.
  • Integrate anti-corruption measures into governance and risk management frameworks.
  • Promote ethical conduct and accountability throughout the organization.
  • Develop action plans to strengthen organizational anti-bribery and corruption programs.

Course Outline

Course Outline:

Day 1

Foundations of Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance

  • Understanding bribery, corruption, and related misconduct risks
  • Regulatory expectations and compliance obligations
  • Principles of ethics, integrity, and organizational accountability
  • Governance frameworks supporting anti-corruption compliance
  • Practical discussion: Identifying corruption risks in modern organizations
Day 2

Corruption Risk Assessment and Compliance Frameworks

  • Corruption risk identification and assessment methodologies
  • Risk-based approaches to anti-bribery compliance management
  • Developing anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies
  • Roles and responsibilities within compliance governance structures
  • Practical application: Conducting a corruption risk assessment exercise
Day 3

Third-Party Risk Management and Preventive Controls

  • Third-party due diligence and integrity verification processes
  • Managing risks associated with suppliers, agents, consultants, and intermediaries
  • Gifts, hospitality, sponsorships, and charitable contributions controls
  • Conflict of interest identification and management
  • Practical workshop: Designing preventive anti-corruption controls
Day 4

Monitoring, Reporting, and Investigations

  • Compliance monitoring and control testing techniques
  • Whistleblowing systems and confidential reporting channels
  • Incident management and investigation procedures
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
  • Practical exercise: Managing a bribery and corruption investigation scenario
Day 5

Building a Sustainable Culture of Integrity

  • Leadership responsibilities in promoting ethical conduct
  • Creating and maintaining an anti-corruption culture
  • Compliance awareness and employee training strategies
  • Measuring anti-bribery program effectiveness and maturity
  • Final workshop, action plan, or implementation exercise

Upcoming Dates

CityDatesPrice per Participantseats available
BerlinConfirmed
21 – 25 Sept 2026€5,800
ManamaConfirmed
21 – 25 Sept 2026€4,700
CairoConfirmed
28 Sept – 2 Oct 2026€3,300
MuscatConfirmed
28 Sept – 2 Oct 2026€5,300
OnlineConfirmed
4 – 8 Oct 2026€1,700
CasablancaConfirmed
5 – 9 Oct 2026€4,300
DohaConfirmed
12 – 16 Oct 2026€4,400
ParisConfirmed
12 – 16 Oct 2026€5,700
DubaiConfirmed
18 – 22 Oct 2026€4,400
RiyadhConfirmed
19 – 23 Oct 2026€4,200
GenevaConfirmed
26 – 30 Oct 2026€6,300
SalalahConfirmed
26 – 30 Oct 2026€5,300
IstanbulConfirmed
2 – 6 Nov 2026€4,700
TunisiaConfirmed
2 – 6 Nov 2026€3,800
Kuala LumpurConfirmed
9 – 13 Nov 2026€4,400
ViennaConfirmed
9 – 13 Nov 2026€5,700
LisbonConfirmed
16 – 20 Nov 2026€5,400
AmmanConfirmed
23 – 27 Nov 2026€3,100
LondonConfirmed
23 – 27 Nov 2026€5,600
BangkokConfirmed
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€6,100
MadridConfirmed
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,400
BarcelonaConfirmed
7 – 11 Dec 2026€5,400
MakkahConfirmed
7 – 11 Dec 2026€4,200
BerlinConfirmed
14 – 18 Dec 2026€5,800
ManamaConfirmed
14 – 18 Dec 2026€4,700
CairoConfirmed
21 – 25 Dec 2026€3,300
MuscatConfirmed
21 – 25 Dec 2026€5,300
OnlineConfirmed
27 – 31 Dec 2026€1,700
CasablancaConfirmed
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,300
DohaConfirmed
4 – 8 Jan 2027€4,400
ParisConfirmed
4 – 8 Jan 2027€5,700
DubaiConfirmed
10 – 14 Jan 2027€4,400
RiyadhConfirmed
11 – 15 Jan 2027€4,200
GenevaConfirmed
18 – 22 Jan 2027€6,300
SalalahConfirmed
18 – 22 Jan 2027€5,300
IstanbulConfirmed
25 – 29 Jan 2027€4,700
TunisiaConfirmed
25 – 29 Jan 2027€3,800
Kuala LumpurConfirmed
1 – 5 Feb 2027€4,400
ViennaConfirmed
1 – 5 Feb 2027€5,700
LisbonConfirmed
8 – 12 Feb 2027€5,400
AmmanConfirmed
15 – 19 Feb 2027€3,100
LondonConfirmed
15 – 19 Feb 2027€5,600
BangkokConfirmed
22 – 26 Feb 2027€6,100
MadridConfirmed
22 – 26 Feb 2027€5,400
BarcelonaConfirmed
1 – 5 Mar 2027€5,400
MakkahConfirmed
1 – 5 Mar 2027€4,200
BerlinConfirmed
8 – 12 Mar 2027€5,800
ManamaConfirmed
8 – 12 Mar 2027€4,700
CairoConfirmed
15 – 19 Mar 2027€3,300
MuscatConfirmed
15 – 19 Mar 2027€5,300

Related Courses

Compliance, AML & Financial Crime#1038

Advanced AML Compliance

Advanced AML Compliance is a comprehensive professional training course designed to strengthen the knowledge, capabilities, and decision-making skills of compliance professionals responsible for preventing money…

Ready to Elevate Your Team's Capabilities?

Speak with our advisors about upcoming programmes or a bespoke corporate training plan.