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Governance & Compliance

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance

Bribery and corruption expose organisations to criminal liability, fines and reputational damage. This course covers international anti-bribery laws, high-risk areas such as gifts, hospitality, agents and public officials, risk assessment, due diligence, controls, training, investigations and adequate procedures.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Organisations can be liable for bribery committed by employees and third parties. This course helps you build effective anti-corruption controls.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses case studies, red flag exercises, risk assessment workshops and policy reviews. It provides general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain key international anti-bribery laws
  • Identify high-risk activities and red flags
  • Conduct bribery risk assessments
  • Implement policies on gifts, hospitality and facilitation payments
  • Perform third-party due diligence
  • Investigate and respond to bribery concerns
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Compliance officers
  • Legal professionals
  • Procurement and sales managers
  • Internal auditors
  • Senior managers in international business
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Anti-bribery law awareness
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy implementation
  • Third-party due diligence
  • Red flag identification
  • Investigation response
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Bribery and Corruption

  1. 09:00–09:54Forms of bribery and corruption
  2. 09:54–10:48Costs and consequences
  3. 10:48–11:00International legal frameworks
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12International legal frameworks (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Corporate liability
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Case analysis

Day 2High-Risk Areas

  1. 09:00–09:54Public officials
  2. 09:54–10:48Gifts and hospitality
  3. 10:48–11:00Agents and intermediaries
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Agents and intermediaries (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Donations and sponsorships
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Red flags

Day 3Risk Assessment and Controls

  1. 09:00–09:54Bribery risk assessment
  2. 09:54–10:48Policies and procedures
  3. 10:48–11:00Financial controls
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Financial controls (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Training
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Risk assessment

Day 4Third Parties

  1. 09:00–09:54Due diligence process
  2. 09:54–10:48Contract clauses
  3. 10:48–11:00Monitoring
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Monitoring (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Joint ventures
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Agent due diligence

Day 5Response and Assurance

  1. 09:00–09:54Reporting and investigations
  2. 09:54–10:48Self-reporting considerations
  3. 10:48–11:00Monitoring and audit
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Monitoring and audit (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Programme review
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Anti-corruption plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Dubai 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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