Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance

Could one unethical decision put your organisation’s reputation and future at risk? Bribery and corruption...

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342
2-5 Hours
20
Intermediate

About This Course

Could one unethical decision put your organisation’s reputation and future at risk? Bribery and corruption can occur in any industry and may lead to regulatory action, financial penalties, damaged relationships, and loss of stakeholder trust. Building a strong culture of integrity and accountability is essential for organisations operating in Australia and globally.

The Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance course provides practical, Australia-focused training to help professionals understand corruption risks, recognise warning signs, and strengthen ethical business practices. Participants will learn about bribery risks, gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, third-party due diligence, internal controls, risk-based compliance approaches, reporting responsibilities, and effective anti-corruption frameworks aligned with Australian expectations.

Designed for business owners, directors, managers, compliance professionals, procurement teams, finance employees, and governance professionals, this online course helps learners develop the skills to prevent unethical conduct, improve organisational controls, and support transparent decision-making. By completing this course, participants will gain practical knowledge to strengthen compliance, protect organisational reputation, and promote a culture of integrity across Australian workplaces.

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand Australia's anti-bribery and corruption framework and key legal obligations.
  • Identify bribery, corruption, foreign bribery, and other unethical business practices.
  • Recognise corruption risks across procurement, third-party relationships, and government dealings.
  • Apply risk-based anti-bribery and corruption compliance principles.
  • Understand the importance of adequate procedures, governance, and internal controls.
  • Conduct appropriate due diligence on suppliers, contractors, agents, and business partners.
  • Manage gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, and other high-risk activities ethically.
  • Recognise corruption red flags and respond appropriately to suspected misconduct.
  • Support reporting, investigations, and continuous improvement of compliance programs.
  • Promote a workplace culture built on integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Who should Take This Course

This course is ideal for:

  • Company Directors
  • Business Owners
  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
  • Senior Managers and Team Leaders
  • Compliance and Governance Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
  • Finance and Accounting Professionals
  • Legal Professionals
  • Project and Operations Managers
  • Government Contractors
  • Anyone responsible for ethical business conduct or regulatory compliance

Career opportunities

Knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption compliance is increasingly valuable across governance, compliance, legal, procurement, finance, audit, and risk management functions. As Australian organisations continue to strengthen corporate governance and regulatory compliance, professionals with expertise in ethics, integrity, and corruption risk management are highly sought after across both the public and private sectors.

This course can support career development in roles such as:

  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Ethics and Compliance Manager
  • Governance Advisor
  • Risk Manager
  • Internal Auditor
  • Procurement Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Legal Advisor
  • Project Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Company Director
  • Corporate Governance Professional
  • Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for business owners, managers, compliance professionals, procurement teams, finance personnel, legal practitioners, and employees seeking to strengthen their understanding of anti-bribery and corruption compliance within Australian workplaces.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from Australian Compliance Training. This certificate demonstrates practical knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption compliance, ethical business practices, corporate governance, and corruption risk management within Australian organisations.

Certification

Why Choose Us

  • Gain practical, workplace-ready knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption compliance.
  • Understand Australia's foreign bribery laws and evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Learn how to identify bribery risks before they become costly compliance issues.
  • Develop practical skills to recognise corruption red flags and support ethical decision-making.
  • Strengthen your understanding of third-party due diligence, governance, and internal controls.
  • Improve your ability to manage gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, and high-risk business activities.
  • Learn through realistic workplace scenarios and practical compliance examples.
  • Study online at your own pace with flexible, self-paced learning.
  • Complete assessments to reinforce your knowledge and practical application.
  • Receive a digital certificate from Australian Compliance Training upon successful completion.

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

This course supports awareness and understanding of Australia's anti-bribery, corruption prevention, and corporate governance framework, including:

  • Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) – Foreign Bribery Offences
  • Corporate Failure to Prevent Foreign Bribery Offence
  • Australian Government Guidance on Adequate Procedures
  • National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) framework and integrity principles
  • Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – Corporate governance and whistleblower protections
  • Australian Standard principles for governance, risk management, and internal controls
  • Third-Party Due Diligence and Supplier Risk Management
  • Gifts, Hospitality and Conflict of Interest Management
  • Corporate Ethics and Business Integrity Programs
  • Fraud Prevention, Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Frameworks
  • Risk-Based Compliance and Organisational Governance
  • International anti-bribery and anti-corruption best practices

Course Curriculum

6 sections20 lectures2-5 Hours
▶ Criminal Code Foreign Bribery Offences
▶ 2024 Failure-to-Prevent Liability
▶ Associates, Agents, and Contractors
▶ Penalties, Enforcement, and Business Impact
▶ Quiz
▶ Attorney-General’s Six Compliance Elements
▶ Board and Senior Management Duties
▶ Bribery Risk Assessment Design
▶ Policies, Training, and Monitoring Evidence
▶ Quiz
▶ Gifts, Hospitality, and Facilitation Payments
▶ Third-Party Agents and Intermediaries
▶ Procurement, Tenders, and Bid Rigging
▶ Donations, Sponsorships, and Conflicts
▶ Quiz
▶ NACC Serious and Systemic Corruption
▶ PGPA Fraud and Corruption Controls
▶ Public Officials and Contractor Risk
▶ State Integrity Commission Exposure
▶ Quiz
▶ Whistleblowing and Speak-Up Channels
▶ Payment Red Flags and Recordkeeping
▶ Internal Investigations and Evidence
▶ Audit, Remediation, and Continuous Review
▶ Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions


Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Compliance refers to the policies, procedures, and controls organisations use to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other unethical business practices. It helps organisations meet legal obligations, strengthen governance, and promote ethical decision-making.


This course is suitable for business owners, company directors, managers, compliance professionals, procurement teams, finance personnel, legal professionals, government contractors, project managers, and employees involved in business decisions, supplier relationships, or government interactions.


Australian organisations are expected to implement effective anti-bribery measures to reduce corruption risks, strengthen corporate governance, and comply with relevant legislation. Effective compliance helps protect organisations from regulatory investigations, financial penalties, reputational damage, and unethical business practices.


This course covers Australia's foreign bribery risks, adequate anti-bribery procedures, high-risk business activities, government and public-sector dealings, third-party due diligence, corruption red flags, ethical decision-making, reporting obligations, and practical strategies for preventing bribery and corruption in the workplace.


Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance training helps organisations strengthen internal controls, improve employee awareness, reduce corruption risks, support ethical leadership, and build a workplace culture based on integrity, transparency, and accountability. It also enhances organisational resilience and stakeholder confidence.

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