Course description

This course provides a complete guide to implementing ISO 37001:2016, the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). Designed for organizations of all sizes and sectors, ISO 37001 helps prevent, detect, and respond to bribery risks. Participants will learn how to build a risk-based compliance program, promote a culture of integrity, and meet global anti-corruption expectations.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure and scope of ISO 37001:2016.

• Identify bribery risks and apply a risk-based approach to prevention and controls.

• Develop and implement anti-bribery policies and procedures.

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and oversight mechanisms.

• Conduct due diligence on personnel, business associates, and transactions.

• Integrate anti-bribery controls into procurement, contracts, and financial systems.

• Implement reporting mechanisms, whistleblower protection, and investigation procedures.

• Monitor, audit, and continuously improve your ABMS.

• Align your organization’s program with international laws such as the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and local legislation.

• Prepare for ISO 37001 certification or internal assessment.

Who Should Attend

• Compliance and Ethics Officers

• Legal, Audit, and Risk Professionals

• Procurement and Finance Managers

• Board Members and Executives

• Anti-Corruption and Governance Consultants

• Public and Private Sector Leaders in high-risk industries

Recommendations

• No prior ISO 37001 knowledge required

• Beneficial for organizations operating in high-risk jurisdictions or government sectors

• Strong fit for entities seeking to demonstrate compliance and corporate integrity

Skills

• ISO 37001 requirements and implementation

• Bribery risk assessment and mitigation

• Due diligence frameworks for third parties

• Anti-bribery controls in contracts and payments

• Whistleblower mechanisms and incident response

• Internal audit of anti-bribery systems

• Alignment with global anti-corruption laws

• Ethical leadership and governance

• Certification readiness and audit trail development