Conflict of Interest Management (AGRC-058) Training Course

Conflict of Interest Management

Conflicts of interest arise whenever personal interests could influence, or appear to influence, professional judgement. They occur in procurement, recruitment…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Conflicts of interest arise whenever personal interests could influence, or appear to influence, professional judgement. They occur in procurement, recruitment, investment decisions, board activities and everyday business relationships. Unmanaged conflicts can lead to unfair decisions, fraud, corruption allegations and loss of public and stakeholder trust.

This Conflict of Interest Management training course shows how organisations can identify, disclose, assess and manage conflicts fairly and consistently. Participants learn the types of conflict, how to design policies and declaration processes, how to evaluate declarations and choose appropriate mitigation, and how to monitor and audit compliance.

The course uses practical scenarios from public and private sector organisations to build sound judgement in situations that are often sensitive and ambiguous.

Course Objectives

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

Define actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest
Explain the governance and legal context for managing conflicts
Design a conflict of interest policy and declaration process
Evaluate declared interests and their significance
Select appropriate mitigation and management measures
Manage conflicts at board and senior management level
Monitor compliance and detect undeclared conflicts
Promote a culture of openness and integrity

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Compliance and ethics officers
Governance and company secretarial professionals
Internal auditors
HR professionals
Procurement and finance managers
Public sector integrity officers
Managers who approve declarations

Training Methodology

The course is scenario-based. Participants analyse a wide range of conflict situations, review sample policies and declaration forms, decide on mitigation measures and design monitoring tests using data. Group discussion helps participants develop consistent judgement and share practices.

Target Competencies

Conflict identification
Policy and process design
Declaration assessment
Mitigation selection
Compliance monitoring
Integrity culture building

Course outline

1Day One: Understanding Conflicts of Interest

Actual, potential and perceived conflicts explained
Financial, family, social and outside employment interests
Why conflicts matter for governance and trust
Legal and regulatory requirements in overview
Links between conflicts, fraud and corruption
Lessons from cases where conflicts were not managed
Exercise: identifying conflicts in workplace scenarios

2Day Two: Policy and Declaration Processes

Elements of an effective conflict of interest policy
Who must declare, what and when
Designing clear declaration forms and systems
Annual, event-driven and transaction-specific declarations
Registers of interests and gifts
Communicating the policy and training staff
Workshop: reviewing a sample policy and form

3Day Three: Assessing and Managing Declared Conflicts

Criteria for assessing the significance of a conflict
Mitigation options: recusal, oversight, divestment and reassignment
Documenting decisions and conditions
Conflicts in procurement and supplier selection
Conflicts in recruitment and promotion
Reviewing and updating management plans
Exercise: deciding on mitigation for declared interests

4Day Four: Board and Senior Level Conflicts

Director duties regarding conflicts in overview
Related party transactions and approvals
Board procedures for declaring and recusing
Conflicts arising from multiple directorships
Investment and commercial opportunity conflicts
Role of the company secretary and board chair
Case study: a related party transaction at board level

5Day Five: Monitoring, Detection and Culture

Testing compliance with declaration requirements
Data matching to detect undeclared conflicts
Investigating suspected undeclared interests
Reporting conflict management to governance bodies
Encouraging openness rather than concealment
Continuous improvement of the conflict framework
Personal action plan for conflict of interest management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Conflict of Interest Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Conflict of Interest Management course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in London. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Paris.

Can I take Conflict of Interest Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Conflict of Interest Management

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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