Compliance Essentials: E-learning Courses for UK Staff with CPD-Accredited Options

Our Compliance Essentials library provides the training to help you manage your company’s key compliance issues. This training provides your staff with the relevant knowledge to meet regulatory requirements with over 120 e-learning courses.

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Compliance Essentials is our most popular course library — and it’s easy to see why. Our Essentials library covers key compliance challenges UK businesses face, spanning financial crime, cybersecurity, equality and diversity, and ESG. You can host the library on our fully managed LMS portal or your existing LMS. If something isn’t quite right, you can customise this library by exploring our bespoke training options.

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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Despite a worldwide effort to eradicate bribery, it is still prevalent in many countries and presents a real risk for businesses.

Data Protection Compliance Training Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Data protection relates to how all organisations collect, use, and store personal and sensitive data.

Preventing Sexual Harassment Training Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Companies rightly have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, and violations may lead not only to disciplinary action but also to perpetrator prosecution.

Equality and Diversity E-learning Course

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Making employment decisions or treating people differently based on stereotypes isn't just bad for business; it's illegal.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing E-learning Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

To prevent criminal activity, nearly all countries in the world have committed themselves to extremely tough laws against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Information Security Compliance Training Course

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

The security of client and internal information is critical for businesses.

Modern Slavery Compliance Training Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Modern slavery is a serious crime with harsh penalties.

Fraud Prevention E-learning Course

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

Fraud can have grave consequences for companies, employees, and customers.

Anti-Money Laundering [Financial services version]

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

To prevent the proceeds of crime from finding their way into the formal economy, most countries have extremely tough laws with severe penalties.

Whistleblowing Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Our Whistleblowing Training Course educates employees on reporting misconduct safely and ensures protection.

Data Protection

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Data protection relates to how personal and sensitive data is collected, used and stored by all organisations.

Cybersecurity Compliance Training Course

Express 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Most businesses conduct some or all of their operations using digital media.

Bribery Prevention Refresher Course

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Despite a worldwide effort to eradicate bribery, it is still prevalent in many countries and presents a real risk for businesses.

Market Abuse Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

The laws and regulations prohibiting market abuse apply to all employees, not only those engaged in front-office, client dealing or trading roles.

Working Safely Compliance Training Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Awareness of health and safety procedures can prevent injuries and save lives.

Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Tax laws don't only apply to those who calculate or manage taxes.

Financial Sanctions Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Financial and economic sanctions are binding prohibitions applied by governments to prevent business transactions with certain designated persons.

Bribery Prevention Compliance E-learning Course

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Despite a worldwide effort to eradicate bribery, it is still prevalent in many countries and presents a real risk for businesses.

Phishing

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

It's essential for your employees to know what phishing is, how to spot the signs of an attempt and how to protect themselves and your Company.

Conflicts of Interest Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

Many conflicts of interest may affect companies, from gifts and hospitality to self-dealing and external work.

Fire Safety Compliance E-Learning Course

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the fire safety controls your Company has in place and the measures they need to take to reduce the risk of fire where you work.

Financial Crime Prevention E-Learning Course for Staff

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

There are two kinds of financial crime.

Harassment in the Workplace

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Conduct that amounts to harassment is not necessarily limited to verbal acts, but it covers a range of behaviour.

Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion [Financial services version]

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Tax laws don't just apply to those who deal with calculating or managing taxes.

Healthy Working

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

There are risks to your physical and mental health and wellbeing wherever you work.

Gifts and Hospitality

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Gifts and hospitality are an important part of business, and companies worldwide employ this.

Code of Conduct

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Every company expects its employees to meet the highest professional standards, to act ethically and with integrity.

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a regulatory framework set by the European Union to enhance the cybersecurity and operational resilience of financial institutions.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

It is your employees' legal duty to report any knowledge or suspicion of financial crime.

Mental Health at Work

In-depth 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Stress, anxiety and depression are serious health hazards in the workplace.

Market Abuse Regulation

Refresher 25 Minutes UK For all staff

The Market Abuse Regulation prohibits insider dealing, unlawful disclosure of inside information and market manipulation.

Business Ethics and Integrity

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Our Business Ethics and Integrity Course is designed to raise employee awareness and understanding, offering practical examples mirroring real-world ethical dilemmas.

Economic Sanctions

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Violation of sanctions issued by the UN, the US and the EU which place restrictions on payments and other financial transactions can result in fines as well as criminal charges.

Information Security

Refresher 20 Minutes UK For all staff

The loss or theft of commercially sensitive information may damage revenues, reputation and consumer trust.

Fraud Prevention

Refresher 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Fraud is criminal or deceptive behaviour aiming to secure an unfair or unlawful gain through deliberate or dishonest misrepresentation.

Whistleblowing

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Whistleblowing in confidence or anonymously about internal malpractices and external threats is extremely important for the functioning and survival of any company.

Unconscious Bias

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Unconscious bias is the tendency to perceive people or events in a certain way when we make 'snap' decisions or assessments about them.

Embargoes and Sanctions

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Embargoes and sanctions prohibit all transactions with an entity, trading of certain commodities, or supplying critical goods.

Environmental Awareness

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Global warming and climate change are the consequences of a build-up of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2).

Responsible Use of Social Media

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Social media allows employees to engage, network, and communicate with their colleagues externally with customers, suppliers and partners.

Manual Handling

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what measures they should implement to reduce the risks when lifting and handling at work.

Electronic Communications

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Emails and instant messages can quickly make headlines, damage reputations and lead to lawsuits.

Competition Law

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Anti-competitive agreements are rarely formalised.

Working Safely

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Employees need to know how to protect their own health, safety and welfare as well as ensuring they don't cause harm to others.

Customer Due Diligence

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Customer Due diligence is a legal requirement and plays a vital role in protecting your Company.

Safeguarding the Vulnerable

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

Certain individuals may be unable to care for or protect themselves due to a mental illness or disability, age or other factors.

Working Remotely

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Working remotely doesn't change workplace rights and responsibilities.

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For managers

The new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the UK will be enforceable by employment tribunals, allowing for increased compensation for victims by up to 25% if an employer fails in their duty.

Unconscious Bias for Managers

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For managers

UK equality law defines nine protected characteristics, and if our bias results in discrimination based on these, it is illegal.

Tipping Off

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Tipping off a person about a money laundering or terrorist financing investigation is a criminal offence.

DSE

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and how they can prevent ill-health if they regularly use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) at work.

Anti-Competitive Agreements

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Any agreement between companies that restricts market competition is a criminal offence.

Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and how they can prevent ill-health if they regularly use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) at work.

Equality and Diversity for Managers

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For managers

Making employment decisions or treating people differently based on stereotypes isn't just bad for business.

Records Management

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Records management refers to employees' creation, storage, archiving, and disposal of business records.

Slips and Trips

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent slips and trips at work.

Healthy Working

Refresher 20 Minutes UK For all staff

There are risks to your physical and mental health and wellbeing wherever you work.

Speak Up

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

It is essential for firms to have a strong speak up culture to ensure that staff raise concerns if they've witnessed misconduct.

Counter Terrorist Financing

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Terrorism is a huge risk that we face in the world today and like other human activities, it requires funding.

Hybrid Working

Express 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Learn what hybrid working is, how to make the most out of this working arrangement, as well as the rules and procedures you'll need to follow for your safety and wellbeing.

Mental Health at Work for Managers

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For managers

Stress, anxiety and depression are serious health hazards in the workplace.

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

PECR are new regulations that, along with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (in the UK), give consumers specific rights in respect of electronic communications.

First Aid Awareness

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For all staff

Regardless of whether an injury or illness has been caused by work, it is important that employees receive immediate support.

Menopause Awareness

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Menopause is a health and safety, wellbeing and equality issue which affects people in different ways.

General Office Hygiene

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on general office hygiene protocols to reduce common viruses and infections from spreading at the workplace.

Driving at Work

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls your Company has in place and what they should do to eliminate or manage the risks when driving at work.

Identity Crime

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Identity theft involves criminals obtaining and misusing someone's personal data to commit fraud.

Counter-Proliferation Financing

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

UK companies are required to tackle proliferation financing as part of their anti-money laundering and sanctions checks.

Third-Party Due Diligence

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Due diligence plays a vital role in protecting your Company.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

ESG has become a 'catch-all' in recent years, describing the extent to which firms consider ethics and stewardship to be a part of how they run their businesses.

Abuse of Dominant Position

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Companies in a dominant economic position can be penalised heavily if they are found to be abusing their market power to impose unfair prices or hurt their competitors.

Corrupt Hiring Practices

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Diligence in hiring new employees is no longer limited to education, experience and references.

IR35

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

IR35 rules have extended to apply to all medium-large enterprises.

Abuse of Position

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Abuse of position is a type of fraud that employees can commit, sometimes inadvertently, when they use their position at the Company for their personal gain.

Legitimate Interest Assessments

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

When relying on legitimate interests as a legal basis for processing personal data, you are taking on additional responsibility for protecting people's rights and interests.

PDMR Dealing

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regularly have access to inside information.

Preventing Radicalisation

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Prevent is a UK initiative whose primary aim is stopping people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

Return to Work

Express 15 Minutes UK For all staff

The UK government has issued official guidance for working safely in offices in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Right to Work in the UK

Express 20 Minutes UK For all staff

There are two key laws that make it harder for people with no right to work in the UK to gain or retain employment.

To Pay or Not To Pay?

Express 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Small facilitation payments made to officials for expediting a permit or approval might seem harmless, but they are illegal and could land your employees in prison.

Managing Remote Workers

Express 15 Minutes UK For managers

Remote working is a type of flexible working that covers a range of agreements.

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks of Virtual Assets

Express 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Unlike fiat currency, virtual assets are not managed by any bank or government, leaving them vulnerable to several unique risks concerning money laundering and terrorist financing.

Accident Reporting and Investigation

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Learn how to pinpoint incidents that need reporting, understand the depth of causes from immediate to root, differentiate active from latent failures, and confidently navigate the HSE's six-step accident investigation.

Asbestos

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the risks posed by asbestos, the controls your Company has in place, and what you should do to manage these risks and stay safe.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the risks of using hazardous substances as well as what they should do to prevent accidents and incidents when using them.

Electricity

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls your Company has in place and what they should do to stay safe and manage the risks associated with electricity and electrical devices.

FATCA and the CRS

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

FATCA requires financial institutions outside the USA to pass on information about individual and corporate customers who are US persons.

Financial Integrity

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

The integrity of financial reports is paramount for any company.

Fire Warden Training

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your role as a fire warden, which encompasses not only how to respond effectively in the event of a fire but also proactive measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.

Fraud Prevention for Managers

In-depth 40 Minutes UK For managers

The consequences of fraud are very serious for both companies and employees alike.

Intellectual Property Rights Training Course

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For all staff

A company's intellectual property is one of it's most valuable assets.

Ladders and Stepladders

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent accidents and incidents whenever they use ladders and/or stepladders at work.

Legionella

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent legionella.

Lone Working

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Lone working offers greater flexibility, autonomy and creates a broader talent pool for businesses.

Managing Safely Compliance E-Learning for Managers

In-depth 55 Minutes UK For managers

Managers need a deeper understanding of issues, systems and procedures to empower them to deal with the health and safety of their teams.

Mandatory Disclosure Rules (UK MDR)

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

The Mandatory Disclosure Rules (UK MDR) aim to help tackle offshore tax evasion and dissuade people from entering into arrangements designed to evade tax.

New and Expectant Mothers at Work

In-depth 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Being a new or expectant mother is an exciting time.

Noise

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent exposure to noise at work.

PCI Data Security Standard Compliance Training Course

In-depth 60 Minutes UK For all staff

PCI Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is the information security standard for organisations that process credit card payments.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

In-depth 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Learn about the selection, use, legal requirements and maintenance of PPE to ensure workplace health and safety compliance.

Using AI at Work

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Companies are committed to ensuring the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Violence and Aggression

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls your Company has in place and what they should do to safely manage situations with the risk of violence and aggression.

Work Equipment

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what measures they should implement to reduce the risks when using equipment at work.

Working at Height

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent accidents and injuries whenever they work at height.

Work-related Stress

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what they should do to prevent and manage stress in the workplace.

Understanding Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF)

In-depth 30 Minutes UK For all staff

Learn how the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence works, what it means for our Company, and how you can help reduce risk by recognising fraud and supporting prevention procedures.

Understanding Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF) for Managers

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For managers

Learn how the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence works, what it means for our Company, and how you, as a manager, can help reduce risk by recognising fraud and supporting prevention procedures.

Understanding Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTPF)

Refresher 20 Minutes UK For all staff

Refresh your understanding of how the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence works, what it means for our Company, and how you can help reduce risk by recognising fraud and supporting prevention procedures.

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Although you may feel that you treat people equally, sometimes your actions might be perceived differently by others and lead them to feel uncomfortable or discriminated against.

Modern Slavery

Refresher 10 Minutes UK For all staff

Modern slavery is a serious crime with harsh penalties.

Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (DAC6)

In-depth 35 Minutes UK For all staff

The EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (DAC6) covers cross-border arrangements.

Anti-Money Laundering [Non-financial services version]

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

To prevent the proceeds of crime from finding their way into the formal economy, most countries have extremely tough laws with severe penalties.

Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion [Non-financial services version]

Refresher 15 Minutes UK For all staff

Tax laws don't just apply only to those who deal with calculating or managing taxes.

Employment Rights Act for Managers

In-depth 45 Minutes UK For managers

The Employment Rights Act (ERA) introduces wide-ranging reforms affecting how managers handle sickness absence, family leave, performance, conduct, contract changes, scheduling and workplace behaviour.

Disability Awareness

In-depth 25 Minutes UK For all staff

Disability awareness helps companies create inclusive, accessible and supportive environments for employees, customers and other stakeholders.

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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training

Data Protection Compliance Training Course

Preventing Sexual Harassment Training Course

Equality and Diversity E-learning Course

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing E-learning Course

Information Security Compliance Training Course

Modern Slavery Compliance Training Course

Fraud Prevention E-learning Course

Anti-Money Laundering [Financial services version]

Whistleblowing Compliance E-Learning Course

Data Protection

Cybersecurity Compliance Training Course

Bribery Prevention Refresher Course

Market Abuse Compliance E-Learning Course

Working Safely Compliance Training Course

Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion

Financial Sanctions Compliance E-Learning Course

Bribery Prevention Compliance E-learning Course

Phishing

Conflicts of Interest Compliance E-Learning Course

Fire Safety Compliance E-Learning Course

Financial Crime Prevention E-Learning Course for Staff

Harassment in the Workplace

Preventing the Facilitation of Tax Evasion [Financial services version]

Healthy Working

Gifts and Hospitality

Code of Conduct

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Mental Health at Work

Market Abuse Regulation

Business Ethics and Integrity

Economic Sanctions

Information Security

Fraud Prevention

Whistleblowing

Unconscious Bias

Embargoes and Sanctions

Environmental Awareness

Responsible Use of Social Media

Manual Handling

Electronic Communications

Competition Law

Working Safely

Customer Due Diligence

Safeguarding the Vulnerable

Working Remotely

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers

Unconscious Bias for Managers

Tipping Off

DSE

Anti-Competitive Agreements

Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Equality and Diversity for Managers

Records Management

Slips and Trips

Healthy Working

Speak Up

Counter Terrorist Financing

Hybrid Working

Mental Health at Work for Managers

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

First Aid Awareness

Menopause Awareness

General Office Hygiene

Driving at Work

Identity Crime

Counter-Proliferation Financing

Third-Party Due Diligence