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Description

Anti-Bribery Code of Conduct: Drafting, Rolling Out and Keeping It Alive

Turning the code of conduct into a readable working rule rather than a document that is published and forgotten

  • 1 day — 7 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Intermediate
  • Up to 6 participants

Many organisations have a code of conduct attached to their internal policy handbook that nobody ever consults. Employees exposed to procurement or to dealings with public authorities do not know what to do when an intermediary offers a gift. The document exists, but it guides no decision.

This short programme treats the code of conduct as an operational component of the anti-bribery framework. You work on drafting concrete situations rather than general principles, then on the link with the disciplinary framework and the whistleblowing channel. Roll-out is addressed from the perspective of the functions genuinely exposed to risk.

Learning objectives

  • Position the code of conduct among the other components of the anti-bribery framework
  • Draft prohibited situations based on the bribery risk mapping
  • Align the code of conduct with internal policies and the disciplinary framework
  • Organise roll-out for the most exposed functions
  • Plan update arrangements and evidence of distribution

What makes this programme different

Rewriting an abstract clause into a concrete field situation
A mapping table linking the code of conduct, internal policies and the whistleblowing procedure
A distribution plan differentiated according to the actual exposure of each function

Programme

1The place of the code of conduct within the framework

A document that does not stand alone

  • Link with the mapping of bribery and integrity risks
  • Alignment with internal policies and the disciplinary framework
  • Role of the whistleblowing and reporting channel
  • Responsibility of governing bodies in adopting the document

2Drafting rules people can actually use

Situations rather than principles

  • Describing prohibited behaviours by risk family
  • Addressing gifts, hospitality and sponsorship
  • Framing the use of intermediaries and business introducers
  • Anticipating conflicts of interest and moves between roles or employers
  • Setting escalation and approval points

3Rolling out and keeping it alive

From publication to evidence

  • Consulting internal stakeholders and publishing the document
  • Differentiating distribution according to the exposure of each function
  • Retaining evidence of communication and acknowledgement
  • Revising the code after a report or an inspection

Who is it for

Compliance officers, in-house counsel, human resources managers and members of management functions exposed to bribery and integrity risks.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the main components of your organisation's anti-bribery framework.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.