Module 1: Foundations of Compliance & Business Ethics

• What is Compliance? — Origins, Scope, and Evolution of the Function
• Compliance vs. Ethics vs. Law — Understanding the Distinctions
• Core Ethical Frameworks (Consequentialist, Deontological, Virtue Ethics) — Brief Applied Overview
• Personal Values, Integrity, and Professional Judgment
• Ethical Decision-Making Models for Compliance Professionals
• The Business Case for Ethics & Compliance (Cost of Non-Compliance)

Module 2: Regulatory Compliance Framework

• Understanding Regulatory Bodies and Regulatory Ecosystem (India & Global Overview)
• Statutory & Legal Compliance Requirements (Company Law, Labour Law, Industry-Specific Law)
• Compliance Universe Mapping — Identifying Applicable Laws
• Licensing, Registrations, and Statutory Filings
• Regulatory Change Management — Tracking and Implementing New Laws
• Cross-Border & Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Basics (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Sanctions Regimes)

Module 3: Corporate Governance & Board Compliance

• Principles of Corporate Governance
• Role of the Board, Audit Committee & Compliance Committee
• Corporate Governance Codes and Listing Obligations (SEBI LODR overview)
• Whistleblower Mechanisms & Vigil Mechanism
• Related Party Transactions & Conflict of Interest Management
• ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Compliance and Disclosure Requirements

Module 4: Compliance Risk Management

• Introduction to Compliance Risk Management
• Risk Identification, Assessment & Risk Rating Methodology
• Compliance Risk Register and Heat Mapping
• Risk-Based Monitoring and Control Testing
• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Early Warning Systems
• Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management

Module 5: Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption & Financial Crime Compliance

• Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Frameworks
• Prevention of Corruption Act & Global ABAC Standards
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Fundamentals
• Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence
• Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Investigation Basics
• Sanctions Screening & Export Control Compliance

Module 6: Data Privacy, IT & Information Governance

• Data Privacy Principles and Global Landscape
• India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act — Key Provisions
• GDPR Overview for Cross-Border Operations
• Cybersecurity Compliance & Information Security Governance
• Data Breach Management and Incident Reporting
• IT & Communication Policy Compliance (Acceptable Use, Content, Records)

Module 7: Employment, Workplace & HR Compliance

• Labour Law Compliance Essentials
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act Compliance
• Equal Opportunity, Diversity & Anti-Discrimination Compliance
• Employee Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Frameworks
• Whistleblower Protection in the Workplace

Module 8: Building & Managing a Compliance Program

• Designing a Compliance Management System (CMS)
• Policy Development, Drafting & Documentation
• Compliance Training & Awareness Program Design
• Compliance Monitoring, Testing & Internal Audits
• Compliance Reporting — Dashboards, MIS & Board Reporting
• Compliance Calendar & Tracking Tools

Module 9: Investigations, Enforcement & Consequence Management

• Internal Investigation Process & Best Practices
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans
• Regulatory Inspections, Notices & Enforcement Actions — How to Respond
• Disciplinary Actions and Consequence Management
• Case Studies: Major Compliance Failures and Lessons Learned

Module 10: Ethical Leadership, Culture & Communication

• Building a Speak-Up & Ethical Culture
• Compliance Leadership and Tone from the Top
• Communicating Compliance & Ethical Values Across the Organization
• Change Management for Compliance Culture Transformation

Module 11: Emerging & Future-Ready Compliance Areas

• AI Governance & Compliance (Responsible AI, Algorithmic Accountability)
• ESG Reporting Standards Update (BRSR, global frameworks)
• Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Regulations
• Remote/Hybrid Work Compliance Challenges
• Compliance Technology (RegTech, Compliance Automation Tools)

Module 12: Applied Compliance — Roles, Case Studies & Career Application

• Role & Responsibilities of a Compliance Officer in Practice
• Industry-Specific Compliance Snapshots (BFSI, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Healthcare)
• "Compliance Is Everyone's Business" — Embedding Accountability Org-Wide
• Real-World Case Studies and Applied Scenarios
• Career Pathways: CCO, Compliance Manager, Risk & Compliance Analyst

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