Whistleblowing Operations Training
Transform Your Organization's Approach to Integrity and Compliance
Learn how to manage whistleblowing safely, ethically, and defensibly in compliance with legal requirements
Why This Training Matters
In today's regulatory environment, whistleblowing systems are essential for organizational integrity. However, simply having a reporting system isn't enough. Organizations must demonstrate that whistleblowers are protected and their concerns managed properly according to increasingly strict laws and regulations.
This comprehensive 5-week online programme provides practical steps on how to establish, manage, and optimize whistleblowing operations that comply with international standards and foster a culture of transparency.
About the Instructor
Andrew Samuels, MBus PMP F.ISRM
Andrew is acknowledged internationally as a leader in whistleblowing operations having held leadership roles in the development of ISO37002 since its initial development began in 2016. He has delivered whistleblowing solutions internationally from large global organisations including Barclays, HSBC, the IOC, and UN, through to startups and covering each continent and multiple sectors.
He has been a panelist and chair at events including the Cambridge Symposium on Fighting Economic Crime, Thomson Reuters V Internacional Compliance Congress, European Ethics Compliance Integrity Forum, International Chamber of Commerce, and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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- Aligns to ISO37002 and supports regulatory and legal requirements
- Is delivered by an internationally recognised whistleblowing operations expert
- Demonstrates how to set up, run and improve an effective and defensible whistleblowing program
- Provides practical frameworks that can be implemented immediately
Who Will Benefit From This Course
This specialized training is designed for professionals with responsibilities in compliance, ethics, risk management, and governance, including:
Compliance Officers
Responsible for ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
Ethics & HR Professionals
Managing employee concerns and fostering ethical workplace culture
Risk Managers
Tasked with identifying and mitigating organizational risks
Legal Counsel
Advising on whistleblowing policies and legal compliance
If you're responsible for managing whistleblowing cases within your organization or ensuring that your whistleblowing operations meet legal and regulatory requirements, this course will provide you with the essential tools and knowledge you need.
Course Curriculum
The course is structured into five 1-hour weekly modules that provide a comprehensive framework for building, running, and optimizing effective whistleblowing operations. Each session is recorded for future reference and based on real-world experience and ISO37002 best practices.
- Understanding ISO37002 and global best practices
- Developing a robust whistleblowing policy
- Building a compelling business case for leadership
- Creating effective communication and training strategies
- Establishing secure and accessible reporting channels
- Best practices for acknowledging and communicating with whistleblowers
- Implementing data protection and evidence management protocols
- Whistleblower protection strategies and confidentiality measures
- Developing an effective triage process
- Methods for assigning and prioritizing cases
- Decision frameworks for determining appropriate next steps
- Maintaining communication and transparency throughout assessment
- Strategies for appropriate case assignment
- Setting up proper investigation protocols
- Stakeholder engagement and management techniques
- Ongoing protection measures for whistleblowers and other participants
- Communicating outcomes effectively and appropriately
- Implementing lessons learned processes
- Establishing data retention policies that meet legal requirements
- Developing robust reporting and management information systems
Throughout the course, your instructor will be available for email queries to address your specific questions. Each participant who completes the course will receive a certificate of completion, validating their expertise in whistleblowing operations.
Key Benefits and Outcomes
By completing this specialized training program, you'll gain practical skills and knowledge that deliver tangible benefits to your organization:
- Master Whistleblowing Operations Efficiently - Acquire practical frameworks and processes to establish effective whistleblowing systems in just 5 weeks — saving valuable time and avoiding costly trial-and-error approaches.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance - Learn how to align your whistleblowing program with ISO37002 standards and meet increasingly stringent legal requirements across jurisdictions.
- Protect Your Organization from Legal and Reputational Risk - Develop defensible processes that safeguard your organization from regulatory penalties, legal costs, and reputational damage.
- Implement Immediately Applicable Solutions - Gain actionable templates, checklists, and methodologies that can be adapted and deployed in your organization right away.
- Foster a Culture of Transparency and Trust - Learn strategies to build organizational confidence in whistleblowing mechanisms and promote ethical behavior at all levels.
With the skills and knowledge gained from this course, you'll be well-equipped to establish and manage a whistleblowing program that not only complies with regulations but also enhances your organization's ethical culture and risk management capabilities.
What Our Clients Say
Hear from organizations that have successfully implemented our whistleblowing solutions.
WislPort's insights and approach helped us understand and implement effective controls that have built confidence with our customers and regulators and relevant to our organization's specific challenges.
Without a dedicated compliance team, WislPort's products and support have allowed us to focus on our core business with confidence that we are compliant with our regulations.
Course Schedule
The program runs over five consecutive weeks with flexible options available for different time zones. Each session is recorded for playback if you can't attend live.
| Date | Module | Time (SGT) Asia/Pacific |
Time (GMT) EMEA |
Time (EST) Americas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2nd | Week 1: Building the Foundation | 16:00 | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| June 9th | Week 2: Receiving Reports | 16:00 | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| June 16th | Week 3: Assessing Reports | 16:00 | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| June 23rd | Week 4: Addressing Reports | 16:00 | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| June 30th | Week 5: Concluding and Closing Cases | 16:00 | 09:00 | 16:00 |
All sessions will be recorded and made available for participants who cannot attend live. Additional Q&A sessions can be arranged for different time zones upon request.
Investment
$795 USD
Excluding local taxes
Payments can be made in AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, NZD, SGD
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this course is designed to benefit professionals at all experience levels. If you're new to whistleblowing operations, you'll gain a comprehensive foundation in best practices. For those with experience, the course provides advanced strategies and frameworks to enhance existing programs.
Absolutely. Participants receive a complete resource package including policy templates, assessment frameworks, investigation checklists, and implementation guides. These practical tools are designed to help you apply what you've learned immediately in your organization.
The course is built around ISO37002, which provides international best practices applicable across jurisdictions. Additionally, we cover key regional regulations including the EU Whistleblowing Directive, US regulations, and requirements in Asia-Pacific regions. The instructor also addresses jurisdiction-specific questions during Q&A sessions.
All sessions are recorded and made available to participants within 24 hours. You'll have access to these recordings for six months after the course concludes. Additionally, the instructor is available via email for questions throughout the five-week program.
Yes, we offer discounts for organizations registering three or more participants. Please contact us directly at info@wislportcompliance.com for details about group rates and corporate packages.
Preview: What You'll Learn
Get a taste of the course content with this preview of key concepts covered in the training:
Sample Framework: The 5-Step Whistleblowing Case Management Cycle
The full course expands on each of these critical stages with practical templates, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions to ensure you can implement effective whistleblowing operations in your organization.