Anti-Bribery Management (ISO 37001) Fundamentals Training
A one-day fundamentals programme on ISO 37001. Learn how organisations prevent bribery, corruption and improper business conduct through an anti-bribery management system. Participants work through practical examples and a guided case before drafting actions for their own organisation.
Who should attend: Management, procurement, sales, finance, HR, compliance and integrity teams. No prior framework knowledge is required.
HRD Corp claim support available
Programme Agenda
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Bribery and the ABMS
Introduce ISO 37001:2025 and bribery risks involving staff, business associates and intermediaries. Distinguish an anti-bribery management system from a guarantee that misconduct cannot occur.
10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Leadership, Policy and Risk Assessment
Identify oversight, compliance responsibilities and policy expectations. Use geography, transaction type, third parties and decision authority to identify and prioritise bribery exposure.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Due Diligence and Business Associates
Recognise warning signs in agents, partners, suppliers and appointments. Document proportionate checks, approvals and follow-up rather than relying on a signed declaration alone.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM to 2:45 PM
Financial and Non-Financial Controls
Explore gifts, hospitality, donations, sponsorships, conflicts, payment approvals and segregation of duties. Use scenarios to decide when to decline, record or escalate a request.
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Reporting, Response and Improvement
Introduce speak-up channels, investigation coordination, monitoring and corrective action. Explain the relationship between the ABMS and applicable Malaysian legal duties without equating certification with immunity.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Practical Exercise: A Third-Party Request
Review a fictional agent's commission and hospitality proposal. Identify red flags, choose due diligence and approvals, and document a proportionate decision and follow-up actions.
Key Outcomes
- Identify common bribery risks and red flags
- Explain ABMS policy and accountability
- Apply basic due diligence and approval controls
- Escalate concerns and document decisions
Training Mode Physical / Online / Hybrid
HRD Corp Subject to programme eligibility and HRD Corp approval
Level Fundamentals / Beginner. No prior framework knowledge required.
Duration 1 Day | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6.5 learning hours, excluding breaks)
Venue In-house at the client's premises, or delivered via the client's preferred platform (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or equivalent)
Assessment Group case exercise and a 10-question knowledge check
Certificate Orbix Certificate of Completion upon full attendance; not a professional certification
Malaysia Relevance
High relevance for Malaysian corporate and public-sector teams. The course connects anti-bribery controls with local integrity expectations and introduces MACC Act Section 17A where applicable without promising a legal defence.
Practical Takeaways
A third-party red-flag checklist and gifts-and-approvals decision worksheet.
Download a sample practice worksheet (TXT). This fictional exercise is a preview of the learning approach. About Orbix; contact us to confirm the facilitator and relevant experience for your delivery.
Course Completion and Next Steps
Participants receive an Orbix Certificate of Completion upon full attendance. This introductory course does not confer professional certification or establish an organisation's compliance. Further implementation and assessment depend on the organisation's scope and obligations.
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Reference material: ISO: ISO 37001 anti-bribery management.