Governance & Compliance

Gifts, Hospitality and Anti-Bribery Controls

Gifts and hospitality are common in business but can create bribery risks and conflicts of interest. This course explains anti-bribery requirements and practical controls: gift and hospitality policies, thresholds and registers, approvals, public official rules, third-party risks, monitoring and investigations.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Innocent-looking gifts can lead to serious legal exposure. You will learn to set clear rules and controls that protect staff and the organisation.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Scenario discussions, policy drafting, register review exercises and case studies of enforcement.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain anti-bribery laws and principles
Draft gifts and hospitality policies
Set thresholds, approvals and registers
Apply stricter rules for public officials
Monitor and test gift and hospitality controls
Respond to breaches and suspicions

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Compliance officers
Legal and governance staff
Procurement and sales managers
Internal auditors
HR professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Policy design
Risk judgement
Control monitoring
Investigation awareness
Ethical decision making

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Bribery Risks

09:00–10:08Anti-bribery laws
10:08–11:00Facilitation payments
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Facilitation payments (continued)
11:45–12:53Red flags
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Policies

09:00–10:08Gifts and hospitality rules
10:08–11:00Thresholds
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Thresholds (continued)
11:45–12:53Exceptions
12:53–14:00Drafting workshop

Day 3Controls

09:00–10:08Approvals
10:08–11:00Registers
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Registers (continued)
11:45–12:53Public officials
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Monitoring

09:00–10:08Testing
10:08–11:00Data analysis
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data analysis (continued)
11:45–12:53Reporting
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Breaches

09:00–10:08Responding to concerns
10:08–11:00Investigations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Investigations (continued)
11:45–12:53Lessons
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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