Anti-Bribery Compliance Commissioner (ISO 37001)

Participants will study the requirements of ISO 37001:2025, including the assessment of bribery risks, verification of policies and procedures for compliance with the standard’s requirements, evaluation of the effectiveness of the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), analysis of evidence, preparation of findings and reports, and planning and monitoring corrective actions following audits.

The course also covers the guidelines of ISO/TS 37008:2023 on organizing and conducting internal investigations, evidence management, documenting results, and determining follow-up actions. In addition, it addresses the requirements of ISO 37002 for operating a whistleblowing management system, including receiving and handling reports, protecting whistleblowers, and responding to identified violations.

Course program
Application

Duration

72 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian

Format

100% online

Objective

To develop the professional competencies necessary for the practical application of ISO 37001, ISO/TS 37008, and ISO 37002 requirements, ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an ABMS, organizing internal investigations, and ensuring the effective operation of a whistleblowing management system.

Target audience

The course is intended for Anti-Bribery Compliance Commissioners, ABMS managers, heads of organizational units, and professionals working in legal services, internal control, and risk management who are responsible for preventing bribery and corruption, ensuring that the organization’s activities comply with ISO 37001 requirements, handling reports of violations, and conducting internal investigations in accordance with ISO 37001, ISO/TS 37008, and ISO 37002.

Document on completion

Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a certificate conferring the qualification “Anti-Bribery Compliance Commissioner”, listed in the international SIC register.

Thematic plan

The course has a total duration of 72 hours and consists of 3 training modules.

Objectives

Module 1 — Description of the requirements of ISO 37001:2025 “Anti-bribery management systems. Requirements with guidance for use”. SIC.MODULE.ISO37001:2025

№

Тopic

Hours

1

Introduction to the ABMS

2

2

Context of the organization as a fundamental basis of the ABMS

3

3

Leadership, culture and anti-bribery policy

2

4

Risk-based planning of the ABMS

4

5

Resources and documentation of the ABMS

3

6

Operational activities and processes of the ABMS

4

7

Evaluation and analysis of the effectiveness of the ABMS

3

8

Corrective actions and improvements to the ABMS

2

9

Testing

1

 

Hours total

24
Module 2 — Internal investigations in organizations in accordance with ISO/TS 37008:2023. SIC.MODULE.ISO37008:2023
№ Тopic Hours
1 Scope and principles of investigations 2
2 Management of the investigation programme 2
3 Initiating an investigation and preliminary assessment 2
4 Determining the scope and planning the investigation 3
5 Conducting investigations: evidence collection and interviewing 4
6 Evidence management and documentation 2
7 Investigation closure and reporting 2
8 Engagement with stakeholders and government authorities 2
9 Reporting violations and disciplinary actions 1
10 Actions following an investigation 1
11 Monitoring and improvement 1
12 Testing 2
  Hours total 24
Module 3 — Description of the requirements of ISO 37002:2021 «Whistleblowing management systems. Guidelines». SIC.MODULE.ISO37002:2021
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