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Description

Code of Conduct: Qualifying Breaches, Investigating and Sanctioning

Sanction a code of conduct breach without weakening the process or exposing the whistleblower

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

A code of conduct attached to internal policies only has effect if breaches are actually dealt with. In practice, facts surface late, evidence is fragile, compliance and human resources each expect the other to run the investigation, and the sanction appears either disproportionate or purely symbolic depending on the seniority of the person concerned.

This short-format programme brings together compliance and human resources professionals. Participants connect the anti-bribery code of conduct with the organisation's disciplinary framework, conduct an investigation that respects the rights of the person concerned, then build a sanction scale and ensure decisions remain consistent over time.

Learning objectives

  • Connect the code of conduct with internal policies and the disciplinary framework
  • Qualify a breach against the list of prohibited behaviours
  • Conduct an investigation that respects the rights of the person concerned
  • Set a proportionate sanction and document the reasoning
  • Ensure consistency of disciplinary decisions over time

What makes this programme different

Compliance and human resources functions working side by side
A sanction scale built from real-life breaches
Whistleblower protection addressed at every stage

Programme

1From the Code of Conduct to Misconduct

Making the rules enforceable

  • Content of the code and prohibited behaviours
  • Alignment with internal policies and employee handbook
  • Qualifying the breach and gathering evidence
  • Respective roles of compliance and human resources

2Investigating the Case

Establishing the facts without stretching them

  • Collecting and preserving evidence
  • Interviewing the person concerned
  • Protecting the whistleblower and witnesses
  • Precautionary measures during the investigation

3Deciding and Standing Behind the Decision

Proportionality and consistency

  • Sanction scale and selection criteria
  • Written reasoning for the decision
  • Equal treatment of comparable situations
  • Internal communication and exemplary effect

Who is it for

Compliance officers and ethics officers, together with human resources managers involved in handling breaches.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with your organisation's code of conduct and with the principles of disciplinary process.

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.