Introduction

Strong corporate governance and effective risk management are essential for state and public sector organisations operating under heightened accountability, regulatory scrutiny, and stakeholder expectations. Governance failures or unmanaged risks in the public sector can undermine service delivery, public confidence, and institutional sustainability. This Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector Organisations training course addresses the governance structures, control mechanisms, and risk management practices required to support transparency, compliance, and sound decision-making.

The course provides a structured understanding of governance principles, board and management responsibilities, and integrated risk management frameworks tailored to public sector contexts. It enables organisations to strengthen assurance arrangements, improve oversight, and embed governance excellence that supports long-term public value and institutional resilience.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

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

 

Training Methodology

This training course adopts a practical, discussion-led learning approach using real public sector governance and risk scenarios. Participants engage in applied analysis, case-based discussions, and guided exercises designed to strengthen governance judgement, risk oversight capability, and assurance effectiveness.

 

Corporate Governance & Risk Management for Public Sector Organisations

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to…

  • Board members and senior executives in public sector organisations
  • Government managers and department heads
  • Risk management and compliance professionals
  • Internal audit and assurance practitioners
  • Policy advisors and governance officers
  • Senior leaders within state-owned entities

 

Course Outline

Day 1

Overview of Public Sector Governance

  • An Overview of the International Governance Trends
  • The Batho Pele Principles
  • What is public sector governance?
  • The Principles of Good Governance
  • The Governance Framework
  • The Reason Governance is Important
  • The Similarities and Differences with the Private Sector
  • Guidelines and Documentation
  • Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies
Day 2

Establish Good Governance

  • Approaches for Building Better Governance
  • Processioning of Right Decision: The Right People at the Right Time
  • Reviewing Governance Arrangement
  • Detection of Fraud and Anti-corruption Measures
  • Compliance Function in Your Organization
  • The Role of a Board / Top Management
  • Effective Processes
  • Receiving Assurance
  • The Audit Process & Audit Committee
Day 3

The Basic Building Blocks of Public Governance

  • Tone at the Top
  • An Ethical and Values-based Culture
  • Establish an Appropriate Governance Committee Structures
  • Relationships, Culture and Communication between Departments and State Bodies
  • Statement of Internal Financial Controls
  • Contents of an External Assessment
  • Clear Accountability Mechanisms
  • Relationships with External Stakeholders
  • Working Effectively Across Organizational Boundaries
Day 4

Comprehensive Risk Management, Compliance and Assurance Systems

  • Identification of Risk, Prioritizing, Scoring, and Managing Risks
  • Role of Risk Management
  • Risk Management Principles and Process
  • Risk Tolerance and Other Management Approaches
  • Compliance Requirements and Decision-making Tools
  • Implications for Governance and Controls
  • Monitoring and Reporting
  • Implications for the Audit and Governance Arrangements
  • Comprehensive and Flexible Systems
Day 5

Strategic Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Strategic Planning and Review Mechanisms
  • Role of Board Committees
  • Workings of the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit Committees
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Other Board Committees
  • Holding Board Committees to Account
  • Principles-based Rather than Rule-driven

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 provides practical governance frameworks aligned with public sector accountability and transparency requirements. Participants gain clarity on governance roles, oversight responsibilities, and assurance mechanisms that strengthen institutional performance.  

The course focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing risks within public sector governance contexts. It emphasises the integration of risk management into strategic planning, decision-making, and assurance systems.  

Yes, the training course is applicable to both government organisations and state-owned entities where governance, compliance, and risk management obligations are critical to sustainability and public trust.  

Participants explore the respective roles of boards, committees, and senior management in governance and risk oversight. The course clarifies accountability structures and interaction between governance bodies.  

Participants develop the ability to strengthen governance frameworks, improve risk oversight, and support effective assurance arrangements that enhance organisational resilience and stakeholder confidence.

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