Introduction

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) plays a central role in how organisations direct, control, and protect value in increasingly complex regulatory and risk environments. This training course provides a structured and practical understanding of how governance frameworks, risk management processes, and compliance obligations can be aligned into an integrated GRC model. Rather than treating risk as something to avoid, participants explore how risk-aware decision-making supports resilience, innovation, and sustainable performance. The course emphasises regulatory awareness, ethical conduct, accountability, and leadership responsibility while equipping professionals with the tools required to identify high-risk areas, respond to breaches, and embed a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.

Key focus areas include:

 

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Training Methodology

This training course uses a practical, scenario-based learning approach combining facilitated discussions, real-world case studies, applied exercises, and guided analysis. Participants explore realistic governance, risk, and compliance challenges to translate GRC concepts into effective organisational practices and leadership actions.

Professional Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

  • Strengthen governance, risk, and compliance capabilities
  • Support integrated GRC frameworks and operating models
  • Manage regulatory obligations and compliance risk
  • Enhance organisational risk oversight and accountability
  • Support board, committee, and senior management governance
  • Build ethical culture and compliance awareness

Course Outline

Day 1

Compliance & Regulatory Environment

  • Introduction Governance, Risk and Compliance ( GRC)
  • An Overview of the Regulatory Environment
  • The Objectives of Financial Services Regulation
  • Key Regulations that Impact (transnational) Finance Institutions
  • International Regulation
  • Know Your Regulator
  • Compliance Environment in Your Jurisdiction
  • Compliance Function in Your Organization
  • Compliance Risk Assessments
  • Fraud Risk Assessment
  • Organizational Risk Assessment
  • Compliance Gap Analysis
Day 2

Risk

  • Main Types of Risk Classes that Firms Face and Must Cope With
  • Characteristics of the Main Risk Classes
  • Fundamental Concepts of Each of the Risk Classes
  • Understanding a Risk Management Approach
  • Risk Management Approach
  • The Need for Internal Controls
  • Identify, Mitigate and Control Risks
  • Approaches to Risk Assessment
  • Develop Appropriate Strategy to Detect Desired and Undesirable Events
Day 3

Financial Crimes

  • Money Laundering Laws
  • Preventing Fraud
  • Bribery and Corruption
  • Market Abuse and Insider Dealing
  • The Risk-based Approach to Money Laundering / Terrorist Financing
  • Identifying High-risk Indicators - Understand what to do with the information and whom to escalate it to
  • Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
  • Sanctions
Day 4

Governance

  • National & International Environment for Corporate Governance
  • Understanding the External / Internal Context of Your Organization
  • Dealing with Stakeholders
  • Board of Director’s Responsibilities
  • Audit Committee
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • The Role of Public Disclosure 
  • Supervisors and Transparency
  • Best Practices in Communication to the Right People
Day 5

Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

  • Concepts of the Model of 'Governance', 'Risk' and 'Compliance' (GRC) 
  • Principles of Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Roles and Responsibilities
  • Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Integrated Approaches and their Key Enablers 
  • Role and Responsibilities of Board and Committees
  • Selective Best Practices
  • Building an Effective Model of Governance, Risk and Compliance in Your Organization

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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FAQs

This training course focuses on integrating governance, risk, and compliance into a single, coherent framework rather than treating them as separate functions. It emphasises practical application, leadership accountability, and alignment with modern regulatory and governance expectations.

Participants learn how to interpret regulatory obligations, assess compliance risk, and apply risk-based approaches to compliance management. This supports proactive compliance, reduces exposure to breaches, and strengthens regulatory confidence.

Yes, ethical culture and accountability are core themes of the training course. Participants examine how leadership behaviour, governance structures, and compliance processes influence organisational conduct and performance.

The course is relevant for executives, board members, governance professionals, risk managers, compliance officers, internal auditors, legal professionals, and anyone responsible for governance, risk, or compliance activities.

Organisations benefit from improved GRC integration, clearer accountability, stronger risk oversight, enhanced compliance effectiveness, and better alignment between governance structures and strategic objectives.

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