Compliance · Auren-accredited · Intermediate level

Award in Compliance Management and ISO 37301

Design a compliance management system that stands up to scrutiny.

Compliance Management and ISO 37301 is a 10-hour CPD course for people who run, or are building, a compliance function. It uses the ISO 37301 compliance management system standard to show how policy, controls, culture and monitoring fit together into something defensible.

4 live sessions of 1.5 hours
Intermediate level
1,500-word assignment
January 2027
€465
CPD reg 22536
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Course at a glance

Award in Compliance Management and ISO 37301 is an Auren-accredited, intermediate level short course delivered live online.

AwardAward in Compliance Management and ISO 37301
LevelIntermediate level
FormatLive online, tutor-led
Structure4 sessions of 1.5 hours (09:30 to 11:00 CET)
Total learningAbout 50 hours (contact, self-study and assessment)
CPD Hours10 hours
RunsJanuary 2027 (Tue 5 Jan, Tue 12 Jan, Tue 19 Jan, Tue 26 Jan)
AssessmentWritten assignment of 1,500 words
AccreditationAuren-accredited. CPD registered (22536)
CertificationAuren Certificate
Head TrainerStefan Gauci Scicluna
Fee€465
FundingJobsPlus Investing in Skills (employers)

Accreditation and quality

CPD registered and quality assured throughout.

Accreditation

Auren Institute is a CPD-registered provider (registration 22536). We are always accrediting new courses.

Quality and delivery

Every Auren course is quality assured, and reviewed and updated periodically by internal and external auditors so the content stays current. Courses are delivered only by highly qualified lecturers and practitioners. On completion you receive the Auren Certificate.

Who this course is for

Practical training for the whole workforce, not just specialists.

Compliance officers, MLROs and DPOs building or running a compliance system

Quality and governance managers who own controls, policies and audit trails

Owner-managers formalising compliance as a growing firm comes under scrutiny

Risk and internal audit staff who test whether the system actually holds up

Managers asked to design a compliance framework that stands up to an auditor

Heads of function accountable for compliance across more than their own team

What you will be able to do

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Explain what a compliance management system is and what ISO 37301 expects
  • Map obligations to controls and owners across the organisation
  • Build a compliance policy framework that people can actually follow
  • Design monitoring and reporting that gives leadership real assurance
  • Foster a compliance culture rather than a tick-box exercise

Course structure

Four live online sessions, 09:30 to 11:00 CET, with worksheets and workplace scenarios in between.

Session 1 · Tue 5 Jan

The compliance management system

ISO 37301 structure, leadership commitment and scope.

Session 2 · Tue 12 Jan

Obligations, risk and controls

Turning a register of duties into owned, working controls.

Session 3 · Tue 19 Jan

Policy, culture and speak-up

Frameworks people follow and a culture that surfaces issues early.

Session 4 · Tue 26 Jan

Monitoring and assurance

Testing, reporting and continual improvement leadership can trust.

What is included

  • Four live online sessions of 1.5 hours, delivered by a qualified practitioner
  • Downloadable worksheets and ready-to-use workplace templates
  • Cross-industry scenarios you work through between sessions
  • The Auren Certificate on completion
  • Access to the course template library and the community newsletter

What makes our courses work

Three things you get in every Auren course.

1

Real-life scenarios

You work through real workplace situations, not abstract theory.

2

Class discussions

Live discussion with your trainer and peers, so you learn from the room too.

3

Useful worksheets for your own workplace

Practical worksheets and templates you take straight back to your own role.

4

Applying knowledge and AI applications

You practise applying what you learn, including practical AI tools you can use in your role.

Entry requirements

This course is open to all professionals. A minimum of 2 years working experience OR a minimum of 1 A Level and 5 O Levels is preferable. You need a working command of English and access to a computer with a stable internet connection.

Method of assessment

Assessment is a written assignment of 1,500 words, completed in your own time after the sessions. It asks you to apply the course to your own workplace. Pass the assignment and you receive your Auren Certificate. There is no exam.

Head Trainer

SG

Mr. Stefan Gauci Scicluna

Stefan Gauci Scicluna is a management trainer and senior operations management professional with extensive experience across strategy, finance, supply chain, and organisational performance. Stefan has been lecturing since 2013 across multiple institutions, delivering practical modules in Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Financial Management, while also supervising dissertations up to Master's level. He holds an MA in Politics and Public Administration, Bachelor of Commerce in Management, and is also pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration studies about learning organisations and performance management. Moreover, he holds a Professional Teaching Warrant. Alongside education, he has led complex operations and large-scale projects in property and international trade, managing stakeholders, teams, and performance systems across the UK. His training style is structured, engaging, and workplace-focused, equipping learners with real tools to lead, communicate, and deliver results.

What learners say

★★★★★

“It joined the dots between policy, controls and culture. Our system is far more defensible now.”

Compliance Officer, financial services
★★★★★

“The ISO 37301 structure gave our compliance function a real backbone.”

MLRO, gaming

Pricing and plans

All prices shown do not include VAT. The fee covers the sessions, materials, assessment and certificate.

Single course
€465

This Award on its own. 4 live sessions, templates, the 1,500-word assignment and your Auren Certificate.

Annual subscription
€997 / year

Any 6 of the 18 courses across the year. Or €99.70 per month on a 12-month commitment.

Course funding

Malta-based employers can apply to co-fund this course. Applications are subject to eligibility and approval.

JobsPlus Investing in Skills (employers)

Malta-based employers can apply to the Investing in Skills scheme for co-financing of approved training costs (70% for small and micro employers, 60% for medium and 50% for large, on approved training costs). Applications must be submitted at least 7 calendar days before the course starts, and claims reference groups of up to 10 trainees per claim. Live online delivery is eligible where JobsPlus is given access to monitor sessions. Scheme details.

Please note: each application is assessed individually and approval is never guaranteed, so we do not promise a net price. Training that is mandatory by law, and public-sector bodies, are not eligible for Investing in Skills. Rates are those published by JobsPlus and current as at July 2026; verify before you apply.

Common questions

Who is Award in Compliance Management and ISO 37301 for?
This course is aimed at compliance officers, mlros and dpos building or running a compliance system, quality and governance managers who own controls, policies and audit trails, and owner-managers formalising compliance as a growing firm comes under scrutiny. No prior qualification is required.
When does it run?
Award in Compliance Management and ISO 37301 runs in January 2027, on Tue 5 Jan, Tue 12 Jan, Tue 19 Jan, Tue 26 Jan, each session from 09:30 to 11:00 CET.
Is the course accredited, and what certificate do I get?
Auren Institute is a CPD-registered provider (registration 22536). We are always accrediting new courses. Every Auren course is quality assured and reviewed periodically, and on completion you receive the Auren Certificate.
What level is the course?
Intermediate level. It suits professionals with some workplace experience who want structured, practical skills they can apply straight away. No degree is required.
What are the entry requirements?
This course is open to all professionals. A minimum of 2 years working experience OR a minimum of 1 A Level and 5 O Levels is preferable. You need a working command of English and access to a computer with a stable internet connection.
How am I assessed?
Assessment is a written assignment of 1,500 words, completed in your own time after the sessions. Pass the assignment and you earn your Auren Certificate.
Who delivers the course?
Auren courses are delivered only by highly qualified lecturers and practitioners. Stefan Gauci Scicluna delivers this programme. Stefan Gauci Scicluna is a management trainer and senior operations management professional with extensive experience across strategy, finance, supply chain, and organisational performance. Stefan has been lecturing since 2013 across multiple institutions, delivering practical modules in Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Financial Management, while also supervising dissertations up to Master's level. He holds an MA in Politics and Public Administration, Bachelor of Commerce in Management, and is also pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration studies about learning organisations and performance management. Moreover, he holds a Professional Teaching Warrant. Alongside education, he has led complex operations and large-scale projects in property and international trade, managing stakeholders, teams, and performance systems across the UK. His training style is structured, engaging, and workplace-focused, equipping learners with real tools to lead, communicate, and deliver results.
How is it delivered?
Live online. Four sessions of 1.5 hours run from 09:30 to 11:00 CET, with worksheets, templates and workplace scenarios between sessions. You need a laptop, a stable connection and to set aside about 50 learning hours in total (contact, self-study and assessment), of which 10 are lesson hours.
Can my employer claim JobsPlus funding for this?
Employers can apply to JobsPlus Investing in Skills for co-financing of approved training costs (70% for small and micro employers, 60% for medium and 50% for large, on approved training costs). Applications must be submitted at least 7 calendar days before the course starts, and claims reference groups of up to 10 trainees per claim. Each application is assessed individually and approval is never guaranteed, so we do not promise a net price. Training that is mandatory by law and public-sector bodies are not eligible.
Can I pay in instalments?
A single course is 465 euro. Prices shown do not include VAT. If you take the annual subscription for any six courses, you can spread it at 99.70 euro per month on a 12-month commitment. Talk to us about instalment options for a single course.
What does it cost?
A single course is 465 euro, not including VAT, covering the sessions, materials, assessment and certificate. Any six courses are available on the annual subscription at 997 euro.

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