International Compliance Course in Military Contracts
Online 300-hour course in international compliance in military contracts. 6 modules covering ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems), ISO 37301 (compliance management systems) and Advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
International Compliance Course in Military Contracts — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: 890 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from the United States
Do I get a tutor?
Yes. Every learner is assigned a dedicated technical tutor who supports progress throughout the programme and the final project.
Are fees shown in US Dollars?
Yes. All fees on this site are shown in US Dollars, and instalment options are available for many programmes.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the compliance risks characteristic of defence procurement.
Apply international frameworks for preventing corruption and bribery.
Relate export controls and sanctions to contracts.
Analyse competition risks and conflicts of interest in tenders.
Design a compliance programme in line with ISO 37001 and ISO 37301.
Establish due diligence procedures for agents and intermediaries.
Prepare a comprehensive compliance plan for an international contract.
Who it's for
- Compliance officer in the defence industry who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Third-party risk analyst who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Public procurement manager who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Internal compliance auditor who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Anti-corruption consultant who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Export control manager who wishes to specialise in International Compliance in Military Contracts.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems)
- ISO 37301 (compliance management systems)
- OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
- Directive 2009/81/EC (defence and security procurement)
- Law 24/2011 (public sector contracts in defence and security)
- FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
- UK Bribery Act 2010
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why the defence sector concentrates regulatory risk1.2Intermediaries, agents and commissions1.3Public procurement and government-to-government contracting1.4International supply chain1.5Typical risk map of a sector company1.6Consequences of non-compliance1.7Liability of legal persons1.8Liability of directors and officers1.9Compliance vocabulary1.10Exercise: risk map of an operation
2.1International anti-corruption conventions2.2Extraterritorial legislation and its scope2.3Improper payments, facilitation payments and hospitality2.4Due diligence on third parties and intermediaries2.5Agent contracts and enforceable clauses2.6Books and accounting records2.7Red flags in an operation2.8Internal investigation and self-reporting2.9Agreements with authorities and their effects2.10Practice: due diligence on an intermediary
3.1Defence materiel and dual-use products3.2Control lists and product classification3.3Export licences and their conditions3.4End-use and no-re-export certificates3.5Intangible technology transfers3.6Sanctions regime and lists of persons3.7Customer and transaction screening3.8Supply chain control3.9Common infringements and their detection3.10Practice: classify and process an export
4.1Applicable public procurement rules4.2Transparency and publicity of the procedure4.3Industrial cooperation agreements and offsets4.4Prohibition of collusive practices4.5Conflicts of interest and revolving doors4.6Classified information and its handling4.7Data protection and trade secrets4.8Subcontracting and joint liability4.9Compliance contract clauses4.10Practice: review a contract from a compliance perspective
5.1Elements of an effective programme5.2Commitment of the board of directors5.3Risk assessment and its updating5.4Policies, procedures and controls5.5Compliance function and its independence5.6Whistleblowing channel and whistleblower protection5.7Training and internal communication5.8Monitoring, audit and improvement5.9Certification and reference standards5.10Practice: design a programme for a company
6.1Choice of company and market6.2Compliance risk assessment6.3Diagnosis of existing controls6.4Design of policies and procedures6.5Third-party due diligence procedure6.6Export control procedure6.7Whistleblowing channel and investigation protocol6.8Training and audit plan6.9Compliance manual6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP GRC, LSEG World-Check, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case work is based on real documentary compliance audit procedures, analysis of published sanctions cases and design of third-party risk matrices. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the compliance risks characteristic of defence procurement.
Apply international frameworks for preventing corruption and bribery.
Relate export controls and sanctions to contracts.
Analyse competition risks and conflicts of interest in tenders.
Design a compliance programme in line with ISO 37001 and ISO 37301.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is carried out with Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP GRC and LSEG World-Check. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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