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ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Foundation

Develop foundational knowledge of ISO 37001 anti-bribery management principles, risk assessment, due diligence, financial controls, reporting, monitoring, and continual improvement.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹3,499.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management

  • Understanding bribery
  • Forms of bribery
  • Direct and indirect bribery
  • Bribery risks
  • Organisational consequences
  • Importance of prevention

Module 2: Understanding ISO 37001

  • Purpose of ISO 37001
  • Scope and application
  • Key terminology
  • Management system approach
  • Organisational application
  • Anti-bribery objectives

Module 3: Context of the Organisation

  • Internal issues
  • External issues
  • Interested parties
  • Stakeholder expectations
  • Organisational activities
  • Management system scope

Module 4: Leadership and Commitment

  • Leadership responsibilities
  • Governing body oversight
  • Management commitment
  • Anti-bribery culture
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Organisational accountability

Module 5: Anti-Bribery Policy

  • Policy purpose
  • Policy commitments
  • Prohibition of bribery
  • Employee responsibilities
  • Policy communication
  • Policy review

Module 6: Anti-Bribery Compliance Function

  • Compliance responsibilities
  • Appropriate authority
  • Independence
  • Access to leadership
  • Monitoring responsibilities
  • Compliance oversight

Module 7: Bribery Risk Assessment

  • Identifying bribery risks
  • Risk factors
  • Likelihood and impact
  • Risk prioritisation
  • Existing controls
  • Risk assessment review

Module 8: Due Diligence

  • Purpose of due diligence
  • Business associates
  • Transactions
  • Projects
  • Personnel considerations
  • Risk-based due diligence

Module 9: Financial Controls

  • Financial approval processes
  • Payment controls
  • Expense controls
  • Transaction records
  • Authorisation
  • Financial oversight

Module 10: Non-Financial Controls

  • Procurement controls
  • Contract management
  • Supplier controls
  • Operational approvals
  • Business associate controls
  • Control responsibilities

Module 11: Gifts, Hospitality & Benefits

  • Gifts and hospitality risks
  • Donations
  • Sponsorships
  • Promotional expenses
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Approval processes

Module 12: Raising Concerns & Reporting

  • Reporting channels
  • Confidential reporting
  • Employee responsibilities
  • Raising concerns
  • Protection from retaliation
  • Escalation processes

Module 13: Investigating Bribery Concerns

  • Initial assessment
  • Investigation responsibilities
  • Evidence management
  • Confidentiality
  • Investigation documentation
  • Reporting outcomes

Module 14: Monitoring & Measurement

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Control effectiveness
  • Performance indicators
  • Internal reviews
  • Management information
  • Identifying weaknesses

Module 15: Nonconformity & Corrective Action

  • Identifying nonconformities
  • Immediate correction
  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Effectiveness review
  • Preventing recurrence

Module 16: Continual Improvement of the ABMS

  • Performance evaluation
  • Lessons learned
  • Management review
  • Improvement opportunities
  • Strengthening controls
  • Sustaining anti-bribery culture
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

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  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
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  • Digital workbook & resources
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— About this course

Course Overview

This foundation course provides a structured understanding of anti-bribery management systems based on ISO 37001. Participants will explore bribery risks, organisational context, leadership responsibilities, anti-bribery policies, risk assessment, due diligence, operational and financial controls, reporting mechanisms, investigations, monitoring, corrective actions, and continual improvement.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand the fundamental concepts and structure of ISO 37001.

02

Recognise common bribery risks and their potential organisational impact.

03

Understand leadership, governance, policy, and compliance responsibilities.

04

Apply foundational approaches to bribery risk assessment and due diligence.

05

Understand financial and non-financial controls used to reduce bribery risks.

06

Recognise appropriate approaches for reporting and investigating bribery concerns.

07

Understand monitoring, corrective action, and performance evaluation processes.

08

Support continual improvement and a strong organisational anti-bribery culture.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for working professionals, managers, compliance personnel, risk professionals, procurement teams, finance professionals, and employees involved in anti-bribery controls.
Do I need previous knowledge of ISO 37001?
No. This foundation-level course introduces ISO 37001 and anti-bribery management concepts from the fundamentals.
Does the course cover bribery risk assessment?
Yes. Participants learn how bribery risks can be identified, assessed, prioritised, documented, monitored, and reviewed.
What is due diligence in an anti-bribery management system?
Due diligence involves assessing bribery-related risks associated with relevant transactions, projects, personnel, and business relationships so appropriate controls can be applied.
Does the course cover financial and non-financial controls?
Yes. Participants explore payment, expense, authorisation, procurement, supplier, contract, operational, and other controls designed to reduce bribery risks.
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