Anti-Bribery Training

The Bribery Act 2010 applies to all UK-based individuals and organisations, and to non-UK companies that carry out any part of their business in the UK, regardless of where the bribery itself takes place. It's one of the broadest anti-bribery laws anywhere, and it doesn't take direct involvement for an organisation to be liable: if an employee or third party acting on the business's behalf is involved in bribery, the organisation can be prosecuted too.

This course walks through what bribery and corruption actually look like. It outlines the four offences under the Act, including the corporate offence of failing to prevent bribery, and the "adequate procedures" defence, which is what organisations rely on to show they've taken bribery seriously.

It also covers the trickier areas businesses tend to worry about, like gifts, hospitality, facilitation payments, and the risks that come with third parties and supply chains. The course uses scenarios to help you apply what you've learned to real situations, including common misconceptions like "it's just the way business is done there."

No prior knowledge of the Bribery Act or anti-bribery compliance is assumed, so this course is accessible to everyone, whatever your role or level of seniority.

Who should take this course?

This course is relevant to virtually every organisation operating in the UK, or that does business in the UK. It's for all employees and workers, with particular relevance for roles at higher risk of exposure to bribery, including: 

• Sales, business development and account management 
• Procurement and supply chain management 
• Finance, accounts payable and accounts receivable 
• Tendering, contracts and partnership relationship management 
• HR staff involved in recruitment and third-party vetting 
• Senior managers, directors and board members 
• Anyone with exposure to gifts, hospitality or entertainment 

It's especially important for: 

• Financial services, professional services and consulting firms 
• Organisations with international operations, supply chains or subcontractors 
• Public and private sector organisations of any size, across all industries 
• Charities and non-profit organisations 
• Companies in higher-risk sectors, such as construction, energy, defence, pharmaceuticals and hospitality 

What does this training cover?

• What bribery and corruption is 
• The four offences under the Bribery Act 2010 
• The "adequate procedures" defence, and what it means in practice 
• Gifts, hospitality and facilitation payments 
• Third parties and supply chain risk 
• The risks of non-compliance 
• Recognising and reporting concerns 

Anti-Bribery Course Certificate and Assessment

After completing this course, learners will be able to download and print a Virtual College certificate, which they can keep for their records.

At the end of this anti-bribery course, you will need to complete a test that consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 80% pass mark, and - if necessary - may attempt the test six times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the 80% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Duration

This course takes around 30–45 minutes to complete. As it's all online, you can complete it at your own pace, in stages, with your progress recorded throughout and as long as you like spent on each section.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.