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Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Training for Organizations
This training course empowers your employees to understand anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) principles, global legal requirements, and internal policies that protect your organization. From identifying unethical practices to knowing when and how to report them, the course ensures that your team becomes a line of defense against corporate misconduct.
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Key Take-aways and Skills For Learners (Employees)
Understanding Bribery & Corruption
Understand what constitutes bribery and corruption in modern workplaces.
Navigating Key Laws & Regulations
Recognize how laws such as the UK Bribery Act and FCPA apply to businesses.
Distinguishing Hospitality from Inducements
Distinguish between acceptable hospitality and unethical inducements.
Managing Facilitation Payments & Third-Party Risks
Understand the risks of facilitation payments and third-party interactions.
Effective Use of Reporting Channels
Know how to use reporting channels and whistleblowing mechanisms
Promoting Ethics & Compliance
Contribute to a culture of ethics, transparency, and compliance.
Who in Your Workforce Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for all employees of organizations operating in regulated sectors or with public, governmental, or international dealings.
Recommended for:
Sales Teams
Employees responsible for driving business growth and building relationships, who must understand the risks of bribery and corruption in sales negotiations and client interactions.
Procurement Teams
Employees involved in sourcing and managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.
Legal, Compliance, and Audit Teams
Professionals ensuring organizational adherence to regulations, investigating compliance gaps, and overseeing ethical business practices.
Executives & Senior Management
Leaders making key decisions that shape company strategy and ethical culture, often targeted by bribery and corruption schemes.
Finance & Accounts Payable Teams
Employees managing financial transactions, accounting processes, and vendor payments, who need to be vigilant in detecting improper financial practices.
Government & Third-Party Interaction Teams
Any employee interacting with government bodies, regulators, or third-party vendors, ensuring transparency and compliance with anti-bribery laws.
Course Details
Course Content
Section 1: Introduction to Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
This module introduces the core concepts of bribery and corruption:
Bribery: Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence decision-making
Corruption: Abuse of entrusted power for private gain — not limited to money
Common forms: kickbacks, inflated invoices, nepotism, conflict of interest
Learners explore why anti-bribery policies matter to an organization’s ethics, legal standing, and reputation. The section also explains the personal consequences of participating in — or ignoring — corrupt practices.
Section 2: Laws and Regulations
This section covers the legal landscape that governs ABAC compliance globally and locally:
UK Bribery Act: Known for its strict liability and wide jurisdiction
FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – US): Focuses on public-sector bribery and accounting transparency
OECD Guidelines, UN Convention Against Corruption, local laws
The course simplifies complex legal content into practical implications for employees — what behavior is prohibited, what red flags to watch for, and why ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
Interactive elements test learner understanding through real-world case studies and compliance failures.
Section 3: Facilitation Payments
Facilitation payments are unofficial payments made to expedite routine actions — and they are illegal in most jurisdictions.
Topics include:
Definition and how they differ from legitimate fees
Real-life examples: speeding up licenses, customs clearance, or inspections
Why facilitation payments erode governance and create legal exposure
Alternatives and how to refuse requests under pressure
Learners engage with decision-based scenarios to see how such payments create slippery ethical slopes and systemic risk.
Section 4: Gifts and Entertainment
Offering or accepting gifts, meals, or entertainment may seem harmless — but it can easily cross into bribery if not handled with transparency.
Covered topics:
When are gifts acceptable?
Defining thresholds, frequency, and intent
Risk of offering gifts to public officials
Company policy vs. cultural sensitivity
Approval workflows and declarations
Visual guides and "Acceptable vs. Unacceptable" examples help employees draw a clear line between courtesy and coercion.
Section 5: Political and Charitable Donations
Donations, sponsorships, and CSR can be abused as indirect bribery channels.
This section explains:
How political donations can influence decisions and attract legal risk
Transparency in charitable giving — what due diligence must be done
Vetting NGOs, foundations, and beneficiaries
Avoiding situations that appear as quid pro quo
Real-world scandals involving disguised bribes via charity are analyzed to emphasize the importance of process and documentation.
Section 6: Reporting Channels
Your employees must know where to report, what to report, and what protects them.
This section covers:
Internal reporting systems (hotlines, compliance officers, anonymous tools)
What information to include in a report
Confidentiality and anti-retaliation policies
Role of whistleblowing in protecting organizations
Legal protections and company support for reporters
Simulated reporting exercises build confidence in recognizing and escalating ethical concerns.
Section 7: Summary and Assessment
A quick recap of what learners have covered:
Types of bribery and corruption
Legal frameworks and risks
Organizational expectations and personal responsibilities
Learners complete a structured quiz to demonstrate knowledge retention. A certificate of completion is generated for training records and audit documentation.
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How to Get This Course
Licensing Option (with customization)
Customize the course with your organization’s anti-bribery policy, internal reporting mechanisms, branding, and examples. Delivered in SCORM/xAPI formats.
Subscription Option (no customization)
Ideal for small teams or rapid rollouts — access the standard version via Security Quotient’s hosted LMS.
Hybrid Option
Customize the course and host it on our platform for ease of access, especially across global teams.
Build from Scratch
We can develop a custom ABAC training program tailored to your region, industry, or sector (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, financial services).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bribery?
Bribery is offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting anything of value to influence a decision or gain an unfair advantage. It can involve cash, gifts, favors, or job offers — and it is illegal in most countries.
What is corruption?
Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It includes bribery, embezzlement, fraud, favoritism, and other unethical conduct that undermines integrity.
What are facilitation payments?
Facilitation payments are unofficial, usually small, payments made to speed up routine processes (like issuing permits or customs clearance). While once tolerated, they are now prohibited under most international ABAC laws.
Are gifts and entertainment always prohibited?
Not always. Modest, transparent, and culturally appropriate gifts may be allowed within policy thresholds. However, extravagant or repetitive gifting can signal bribery and should be avoided or reported.
Why are political donations a risk?
Political donations, especially when not transparent, can be perceived as buying influence. Many ABAC regulations treat such donations as high-risk and require strict approval, documentation, and alignment with policy.
Can we embed our policy documents into the course?
Yes. With the licensing model, we can embed your Code of Conduct, ABAC policy, and reporting workflow directly into the course.
Is this course available in other languages?
Yes. We offer localization services to translate and adapt the course for your teams globally.
Can employees take the course on mobile devices?
Absolutely. The course is fully mobile-responsive and works seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Does the course support whistle blower protections?
Yes. We emphasize confidentiality, anti-retaliation measures, and the importance of ethical reporting in all modules.
How often should this course be assigned?
We recommend assigning this course to new employees during onboarding and then repeating it annually as part of your organization’s compliance training calendar.
