Introduction

Organisations face increasing pressure to manage complex risks, comply with evolving regulations, and meet growing stakeholder expectations while maintaining strong performance. Sustainable success requires an integrated approach that aligns governance, risk management, and internal control with strategic objectives and operational priorities.

Leading with GRC training course develops the leadership capabilities needed to align governance, risk, and compliance activities with strategy, performance, and organisational resilience.

This training course provides practical guidance on building integrated GRC frameworks, strengthening oversight structures, enhancing internal controls, and improving risk-informed decision-making. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating governance systems that support accountability, transparency, and long-term organisational success.

Key focus areas of this Leading with GRC training course include:

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction, interactive learning, group discussions, practical exercises, applied scenarios, and real-world examples. Participants evaluate governance challenges, analyse risk management practices, and apply integrated GRC frameworks that strengthen oversight, accountability, and organisational performance.

Leading with GRC

Who Should Attend?

This Leading with GRC training course is designed for:

  • Board Members
  • Executive Directors
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Governance Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Internal Audit Managers
  • Internal Control Specialists
  • Assurance Professionals
  • Strategy Managers
  • Performance Management Managers
  • Corporate Governance Professionals
  • Public Sector Executives
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Enterprise Risk Specialists

Course Outline

Day 1

Foundations of Corporate Governance and Theoretical Framework

  • Introduction to Corporate Governance: Definition, importance, and historical development
  • Basic Governance Principles: Transparency, accountability, responsibility, and fairness
  • Stakeholders and Relationship Management: Identifying and classifying stakeholders and managing their expectations
  • Legal and Regulatory Framework: Local and international laws and regulations governing governance
  • Board of Directors and its Role in Governance: Formation, responsibilities, and effectiveness
  • Specialized Committees: Audit committee, risk committee, and compensation and nomination committees
  • International Governance Standards: OECD standards, Basel standards, and global best practices
Day 2

Risk Management - Foundations and Application

  • Risk Concept and Types: Risk definition and classification
  • Integrated Risk Management Framework: Framework components and implementation phases
  • Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Risk Matrix: Risk visualization and analysis tools
  • Risk Treatment Strategies
  • Risk Reporting and Communication: Preparing effective reports for senior management and board of directors
  • Applied case study on liquidity and credit risk management: Application in the banking and financial sector (Silicon Valley Bank case)
Day 3

Internal Control and Control Systems

  • Internal Control Concept and Objectives: Definition, objectives, and basic components
  • COSO Framework for Internal Control: The five components and their practical application
  • Control Environment and Institutional Culture: Building a culture of control and integrity in the organization
  • Risk Assessment in the Context of Internal Control: Linking risk assessment with control activities
  • Control Activities and Controls: Designing and implementing preventive, detective, and corrective controls
  • Information and Communication Systems: The role of technology in enhancing internal control effectiveness
  • Monitoring and Continuous Assessment: Mechanisms for monitoring the effectiveness of internal control systems
Day 4

Strategic Integration and Practical Application

  • Three Lines of Defense Model: Applying the model in various organizations
  • Integration between Governance, Risk Management, and Control: Building a unified strategic framework
  • Governance Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks associated with weak governance
  • Leadership Role in Enhancing the Integrated Framework: Leading by example and change management
  • Performance Measurement and Success Indicators: Developing comprehensive performance indicators for the integrated framework
  • Applied Case Studies: Analyzing real cases from various sectors
Day 5

Advanced Application and Future Development

  • Corporate Governance Maturity Assessment: Tools and indicators for measuring governance system effectiveness
  • Key Risk Indicators (KRIs): Developing and implementing early warning indicators
  • Internal Audit and its Role in Control: The relationship between internal audit and control systems
  • Digital Transformation and its Impact on Governance: Using technology to enhance governance and control systems
  • Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Integrating sustainability standards into the governance framework
  • Group Workshop: Developing solutions to real challenges faced by participants

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FAQs

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is an integrated approach that aligns organisational oversight, risk management, and compliance activities with strategic objectives. Effective GRC helps organisations improve decision-making, strengthen accountability, manage uncertainty, maintain regulatory compliance, and build long-term resilience.

Many governance and risk programmes examine individual disciplines separately. This training course focuses on integrating governance, risk management, and internal control into a single framework that supports organisational performance, strategic alignment, and sustainable value creation.

Participants explore internationally recognised frameworks and standards, including corporate governance principles, risk management methodologies, COSO internal control guidance, the Three Lines Model, and governance best practices used across public and private sector organisations.

The training examines how integrated governance, risk management, and control systems improve an organisation’s ability to anticipate challenges, respond effectively to emerging risks, maintain operational performance, and adapt to changing business and regulatory environments.

This training course is particularly valuable for board members, senior executives, governance professionals, risk managers, compliance specialists, internal auditors, internal control practitioners, assurance professionals, strategy managers, and leaders responsible for organisational oversight and accountability.

Participants will strengthen their ability to assess governance frameworks, improve risk management practices, enhance internal control effectiveness, measure GRC performance, and lead governance improvement initiatives. These capabilities can help organisations improve transparency, strengthen resilience, support strategic objectives, and increase stakeholder confidence.

GRC Academy training courses are delivered in leading international business destinations, including London, Amsterdam, and Dubai. Sessions are hosted in carefully selected four- and five-star business hotels with professional meeting facilities that support focused learning, interaction, comfort, and confidentiality.

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GRC Academy provides both online and in-person options for all our training courses. Participants may join interactive virtual sessions or attend scheduled courses in major international locations, allowing them to select the option that best suits their professional commitments and availability.

GRC Academy develops customised in-house training courses that address each organisation’s strategic priorities, operational environment, and workforce capability requirements. Our team works closely with clients to tailor the course content, learning outcomes, and practical emphasis.

These tailored courses are designed to strengthen organisational capability, improve team performance, and support measurable and sustainable outcomes. For customised in-house training enquiries, please contact the GRC Academy Customer Service team at [email protected]

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