Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Bribery is a more common occurrence than many people realise. It affects all levels of society, including business-to-business activity in the UK and worldwide. Inducements can range from small “facilitation payments” to gifts worth millions of pounds, making them difficult to track down.

The online Anti-Bribery and Corruption training course helps organisations understand the importance of complying with the Bribery Act 2010 regulations and implementing a solid anti-bribery policy. Its goal is to raise awareness about the significance of preventing bribery and corruption.

This course explores why bribery and corruption happen and outlines their prevalence. It explains how standard business practices like gifts, hospitality, sponsorships, and donations can be exploited as bribes.

It also covers the legislation in place both in the UK and internationally and the severe penalties that can be brought against someone found to be acting corrupt. The consequences of non-compliance can include heavy fines or lengthy prison sentences for employers and employees.

Finally, it will show managers and employees ways to reduce the risk of bribery and corruption in their organisations, mainly through anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.

This Anti-Bribery and Corruption online course is approved by:

 CPD certification service :

The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Institute of Hospitality:

This is a professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors. The institute helps the managers to become the most demanded manaagers within the industry. This recognition makes this course demanding for accomodation managers, catering managers, chef, conference centre managers, event managers, fast food restaurant managers, hotel managers, public house managers, restaurant managers, retail managers and even for apprentices.

• Define bribery, understand the criteria differentiating it from gifts, and identify its motivations and effects on business and society.

• Recognise the main legislation, offences, and principles promoted by anti-bribery laws and the consequences and penalties of non-compliance with the Bribery Act.

• Minimise bribery risk through employee responsibilities and risk assessment.

• Apply the Anti-Bribery Management System ISO 37001 and evaluate its effectiveness in business and commerce.

• Understand the provisions of the Bribery Act 2010 and identify potential bribery risk situations and circumstances.

• Draft an anti-bribery and corruption policy that contains necessary information and understand when a business might need one.

This anti-bribery course is appropriate for all businesses that must establish an anti-bribery policy within their organisation. It is also suitable for individuals who want to enhance their understanding of the Bribery Act 2010 and those responsible for ensuring that anti-bribery measures are implemented in the workplace. This is appropriate for both new and experienced employees, including but not limited to the following:

• All employees

• Managers 

• Directors

• Consultants 

• Contractors 

• Others associated with the organisation

• Banks

• Credit unions

• Asset managers

• Insurance

• Money-services-businesses (MSBs)

• Securities broker-dealers

• Credit card issuers

• Alternate payment systems

• All levels of an organisation may encounter bribery or corrupt working practices.

Module 1: Introduction 

This module introduces the topic. It covers the definitions of bribery and corruption, the legal and regulatory landscape, the impact of bribery and corruption on businesses and society, and the importance of developing effective anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures.

Module 2: Why Corruption and Bribery Occur

This module explains why corruption and bribery occur. It covers the various factors contributing to bribery and corruption, including cultural, social, economic, and political influences. Understanding why corruption and bribery occur is essential in developing effective measures to prevent and detect these unethical practices.

Module 3: The UK Bribery Act 2010

This module focuses on the UK Bribery Act 2010. It covers the Act’s key provisions, including the four primary offences, the corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery, and the penalties for non-compliance. The UK Bribery Act is one of the world’s most comprehensive and stringent anti-bribery laws.

Module 4: Reducing the Risk: Management 

This module covers risk management strategies to reduce bribery and corruption risk. It explains how to identify and assess bribery and corruption risks, develop effective policies and procedures, and implement and monitor risk management controls. Effective risk management is crucial in preventing bribery and corruption within an organisation.

Module 5: ISO 37001 and Employee Responsibilities

This module explains ISO 37001, the international standard for anti-bribery management systems. It also outlines employee responsibilities in preventing and detecting bribery and corruption, including reporting suspicions and the consequences of non-compliance. Compliance with ISO 37001 and employee awareness and training are critical components of an effective anti-bribery program.

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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)