Sedex & SMETA Social Compliance Auditing
Prepare for and conduct SMETA social compliance audits. Participants learn the Sedex platform and SMETA Best Practice Guidance, relate them to local labour law and international standards, and practise audit techniques through case studies and role plays.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Social compliance auditors & consultants
- HR, compliance and CSR managers
- Suppliers preparing for SMETA audits
Learning objectives
- Understand Sedex and SMETA
- Relate SMETA Best Practice Guidance to local law and international standards
- Understand the auditor's role in social audits
- Interpret SMETA requirements
- Conduct and report audits per ISO 19011
- Support Sedex membership and ethical compliance
Detailed content
- What Sedex is
- SMETA audits & ethical trade
- Four pillars: labour standards, health & safety, environment, business ethics
- Auditor & auditee responsibilities
- ISO 19011 overview
- Requirements
- Local law & international frameworks (ETI Base
- Code, ILO)
- Ethical risk assessment
- Planning
- Worker interviews & evidence
- Reporting
- Corrective actions
- System
- Membership steps
- Policies
- Culture of transparency
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Sedex & SMETA
- Role of Social Compliance Audits
- SMETA Best Practice Guidance
- Conducting a Social System Audit
- Implementing a Social Accountability
- Case Studies & Role Plays
- Mock exam, review of weak areas and exam strategy
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Case study: governance or compliance failure and lessons
- Design a control matrix / compliance programme for a process
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-and-control matrix (RCM)
- Compliance / KYC checklist
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Continuous assessment during audit role plays
- Written examination on the standard and audit practice
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)
- FATF Recommendations; ACAMS CAMS outline
- ISO 37301 / ISO 37000 (compliance, governance)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Quality Management · Expert
Frequently asked questions
How long is Sedex & SMETA Social Compliance Auditing?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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