Introduction

Corporate affairs functions play a critical role in shaping governance effectiveness, organisational reputation, and regulatory alignment. As governance expectations increase across both public and private sectors, corporate affairs professionals are required to operate at the centre of board-level oversight, executive assurance, and stakeholder engagement. This Corporate Affairs and Governance Masterclass training course addresses the strategic responsibilities of corporate affairs within governance structures, highlighting how these functions support ethical leadership, transparency, and informed decision-making.

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of governance frameworks, international governance standards, and the practical application of the governance, risk, and compliance perspective. It examines how corporate affairs contributes to assurance, disclosure, and reporting while supporting integrated risk and compliance management aligned with recognised governance codes.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Training Methodology

This training course applies an interactive, practice-focused methodology combining facilitated discussion, applied case analysis, and structured exercises. Participants examine real governance and corporate affairs scenarios to strengthen judgement, assurance capability, and GRC-aligned decision-making.

Corporate Affairs and Governance Masterclass

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to…

  • Corporate affairs and external relations managers
  • Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
  • Senior executives supporting board governance
  • Public sector and regulatory affairs leaders
  • Internal audit and assurance professionals
  • Strategy and stakeholder engagement leaders

 

Course Outline

Day 1

Corporate Affairs

  • The Context of Corporate Affairs
  • Corporate Affairs Practices
  • Reputation Management / Media Relations
  • Government Relations
  • Stakeholder Relations / Investor Relations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Role of Corporate Affairs in Strategic Decision Making
Day 2

Corporate Governance

  • What is Corporate Governance
  • Need for Corporate Governance
  • Principles for Good Corporate Governance
  • ‘Core’ Principles
  • ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ (PDCA) Principles
  • The 4 P’s of Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Affairs Involvement in Corporate Governance
Day 3

The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Perspective

  • The GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) perspective
  • Compliance and Compliance Management
  • Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
  • Risk and Risk Management
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Risk Management Process
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Day 4

GRC Assurance, Disclosure and Reporting

  • Good Governance Standard Framework
  • The Three (3) Lines of Defense Model
  • Role of Internal Control
  • Role of Internal Audit
  • Role of External Audit
  • Integrated Reporting <,IR>, Framework
  • Corporate Affairs Involvement in GRC
Day 5

Governance Standard Codes

  • Good Governance: Guiding Principles
  • King IV Report on Corporate Governance
  • King IV Guiding Principles
  • King IV Recommended Practices
  • Governance Measurement and Benchmarking

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 clarifies how corporate affairs functions contribute to governance oversight, assurance, and stakeholder engagement. It positions corporate affairs as a strategic enabler of transparency, ethical conduct, and governance effectiveness.  

The course explores generic governance models, international governance standards, and recognised governance codes. It demonstrates how these frameworks are applied at both board and executive management levels.  

Participants examine how governance, risk, and compliance frameworks interact with corporate affairs responsibilities. The course highlights assurance models, disclosure mechanisms, and reporting structures supporting integrated GRC implementation.  

Yes, the training course provides structured insight into compliance management systems and enterprise risk management processes. It explains how corporate affairs supports coordination, communication, and governance alignment across these functions.  

Participants gain the ability to strengthen governance structures, support integrated GRC frameworks, and enhance disclosure and reporting practices that improve organisational accountability and stakeholder trust.  

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