Whistleblowing & Reporting Mechanisms Workshop

The Whistleblowing & Reporting Mechanisms Workshop is a 3-day interactive classroom program that teaches organizations how to build, manage, and strengthen whistleblowing systems. Participants will gain practical skills in complaint handling, investigation procedures, and ensuring confidentiality, while learning how to foster a workplace culture of trust and accountability.

This workshop covers whistleblower protection laws in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa and provides hands-on training in developing policies, reporting mechanisms, and best practices to meet compliance and governance requirements.

This program delivers a practical framework for whistleblowing systems, from establishing effective reporting channels to managing investigations with integrity. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, participants will leave with the skills to design or improve their organization’s whistleblowing policy.

What’s Included:

3 days of in-person, expert-led training

Training manuals, templates, and case studies

Certificate of Completion (CPD credits eligible)

Lunch & refreshments daily

Post-course resources for ongoing compliance support

Networking opportunities with peers in governance and compliance

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Understanding legal protections for whistleblowers in multiple jurisdictions

Designing and implementing whistleblowing policies and reporting channels

Handling complaints confidentially and fairly

Conducting internal investigations with integrity

Building a culture of trust and transparency

Monitoring, auditing, and improving whistleblowing systems

Drafting and refining organizational whistleblowing policies