{"id":6749,"date":"2026-03-23T14:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/blog\/compliance-blog-3-compliance-training-another-training-session-already-integrated-governance-instead-of-training-fatigue\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:15:26","slug":"compliance-blog-3-compliance-training-another-training-session-already-integrated-governance-instead-of-training-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pragal-rechtsanwaelte.de\/en\/blog\/compliance-blog-3-compliance-training-another-training-session-already-integrated-governance-instead-of-training-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Compliance Training: Another Training Session Already? \u2013 Integrated Governance Instead of Training Fatigue (Compliance Blog #3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cAnother training session already?\u201d \u201cDoes it have to be this long?\u201d These phrases echo through many departments as soon as the reminder for the next compliance training<\/a> is sent out by the training system. <\/p>\n\n

In day-to-day work, compliance training competes with mandatory annual occupational safety training, data protection briefings, and IT security training for employees\u2019 scarcest resource: time.<\/p>\n\n

For company management and compliance officers, this creates a dangerous conflict of objectives. On the one hand, there is a risk of personal liability in the event of inadequate instruction (\u00a7 130 OWiG<\/a>); on the other hand, an \u201coverkill\u201d of isolated training sessions leads to disengagement and reduced effectiveness. However, those who understand compliance training as part of an integrated governance concept not only conserve resources but also close liability gaps. <\/p>\n\n

1. Legal Framework: The Duty to Provide Effective Instruction <\/h2>\n\n

The obligation to conduct compliance training is not an end in itself. It stems from the legal duty of the board and management (\u00a7 93 AktG, \u00a7 43 GmbHG<\/a>). An effective compliance management system (CMS)<\/a> must demonstrate that the relevant behavioural standards are not only communicated but also effectively embedded within the company. <\/p>\n\n

Legally, effectiveness is what matters. Training that employees simply \u201cclick through\u201d because it coincides with annual occupational safety sessions or is content-wise redundant provides no exculpatory effect in the event of a violation. Case law requires preventive measures tailored to the company\u2019s specific risk profile. <\/p>\n\n

2. Risk Profile: When Silo Thinking Becomes a Liability Trap <\/h2>\n\n

A typical mistake in SMEs and large corporations is the lack of coordination between the various officers responsible for training. Who provides training, when, and on which topics? And how long should it last? <\/p>\n\n