Procurement fraud rarely announces itself — it hides in inflated invoices, favoured suppliers, and gaps in oversight that go unnoticed until real damage is done. The Ethics, Integrity & Fraud Prevention in Procurement Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy helps professionals close those gaps, building the awareness and controls needed to protect organisational resources and public trust.

Delivered within the Logistics and Supply Chain Training Courses, this programme covers anti-corruption practices, procurement governance, fraud detection, and compliance, giving participants the practical skills to recognise risk early and respond to it effectively.

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

• Recognise common procurement fraud schemes and the risks they create.
• Apply anti-corruption measures, including handling gifts, hospitality, and conflicts of interest.
• Strengthen procurement compliance and governance structures.
• Use practical fraud detection techniques and data analysis.
• Promote ethical, transparent supplier relationships.
• Respond to suspected fraud through proper investigation and reporting procedures.

Target Audience

• Procurement and purchasing professionals.
• Internal auditors and compliance officers.
• Contract and tender management officers.
• Risk management and finance professionals.
• Government procurement officials and operations managers.

Module 1: The Hidden Cost of Procurement Fraud

• How fraud and unethical practices drain organisational resources.
• Common fraud schemes and early warning signs.
• Professional standards and codes of conduct.

Module 2: Anti-Corruption and Compliance Frameworks

• Preventing bribery and conflicts of interest.
• Gifts, hospitality, and ethical boundaries.
• Regulatory compliance requirements and documentation.

Module 3: Procurement Governance and Accountability

• Governance structures and decision-making.
• Roles and responsibilities in oversight.
• Linking governance to organisational trust.

Module 4: Detecting Fraud Before It Happens

• Methods of fraud detection and data analysis.
• Monitoring supplier behaviour.
• Investigating suspicious procurement activity.

Module 5: Ethical Supplier Relationships and Transparency

• Ethical supplier selection and due diligence.
• Promoting transparency in procurement.
• Managing supplier relationships with integrity.

Module 6: Managing Procurement Risk

• Procurement risk assessment.
• Fraud prevention controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Business continuity considerations.

Module 7: Responding to Fraud: Investigation and Reporting

• Responding to suspected fraud.
• Evidence collection and internal reporting procedures.
• Corrective and preventive actions.

Module 8: Building a Lasting Culture of Ethical Procurement

• Ethics training and organisational awareness.
• Continuous monitoring and performance measurement.
• Best practices in ethical procurement management.