Course Description

This Anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) training is a crucial component of a strong compliance program. It helps employees understand the legal and ethical implications of bribery and corruption, how to identify and report potential risks, and how to navigate challenging situations. This leads to a more ethical and transparent workplace, reduces the risk of legal penalties and reputational damage, and fosters a culture of integrity.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of anti-bribery and corruption laws and regulations
  • To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate bribery and corruption risks
  • To enable participants to develop and implement effective anti-bribery and corruption compliance programs
  • To foster a culture of ethical conduct and integrity within the organization

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Executives and senior management, Managers and supervisors, Employees in finance, procurement, sales, and marketing, Legal and compliance professionals, Human resources personnel & Internal auditors.

Course Agenda

DAY 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Introduction to Antibribery and Corruption

  • Defining Bribery and Corruption

                   √    Key terms and definitions

                   √    Examples and types (bribery, facilitation payments, kickbacks)

                   √    Global statistics and trends

  • The Impact of Corruption

                   √    Economic, social, and political consequences

                   √    Impact on businesses: reputational, legal, financial

DAY 2

Legal Framework and International Standards

  • Key Legislation

                   √    Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

                   √    UK Bribery Act

                   √    Local laws (customize to your region)

  • International Initiatives

                   √    OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

                   √    UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)

                   √    Transparency International

DAY 3

Corporate Policies and Risk Management

  • Building an Antibribery Program

                   √    Key components (policy, training, reporting, etc.)

                   √    Tone at the top and corporate culture

  • Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

                   √    Identifying and evaluating corruption risks

                   √    Vetting third parties and intermediaries

Day 4:

Reporting, Investigation, and Enforcement

  • Whistleblowing and Reporting Mechanisms

                   √    Anonymous reporting

                   √    Protection against retaliation

  • Investigation Process

                   √    Initial assessment, fact-finding, documentation

                   √    Internal vs external investigations

Day 5:

Practical Scenarios and Commitment to Ethics

  • Role-playing Scenarios

                   √    Interactive role-play for high-risk situations

                   √    Ethical decision-making models

  • Action Planning and Commitment

                   √    Creating a personal or departmental compliance plan

                   √    Final Q&A and reflection

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.