Introduction

Managing risk effectively is one of the most critical responsibilities of contemporary leadership. Organisations operate amid uncertainty driven by market volatility, regulatory change, technological disruption, and complex stakeholder expectations. While risk cannot be eliminated, it can be understood, prioritised, and managed to protect value and enable informed opportunity-taking. Robust internal control and governance are essential to ensure risks are treated consistently and transparently across strategy and operations.

The Risk Management, Control & Compliance (Corporate Governance) training course provides a structured, practical approach grounded in ISO 31000:2018 principles and processes. Participants learn how to analyse risk in terms of likelihood and impact, design proportionate control mechanisms, and embed risk management into decision-making and corporate culture. By aligning risk management with governance and compliance expectations, the course strengthens organisational resilience, accountability, and confidence at board and executive levels.

Key focus areas include:

 

Key Learning Outcomes

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

 

Training Methodology

The Risk Management, Control & Compliance (Corporate Governance) training course follows an interactive, applied learning approach. Participants engage in expert-led discussions, facilitated case studies, and team-based exercises to translate risk management frameworks into practical actions relevant to their organisational context.

Risk Management, Control & Compliance (Corporate Governance)

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals responsible for governance, risk, and control, including:

  • Board Members and Senior Executives
  • Risk and Compliance Managers
  • Internal Audit and Assurance Professionals
  • Strategy and Business Development Leaders
  • Project and Programme Managers
  • Legal and Corporate Governance Professionals

 

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Risk Management – Context and Application

  • Creating a Robust Strategy – The foundation of your business
  • Understanding the Difference between Strategic and Operational Risk
  • Risk and Uncertainty: The Difference between the Two Terms
  • Risk Aversion and Risk Tolerance – Project Selection and Prioristisation
  • Using Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques in Assessing Risk
  • The Concept of the Risk Management Cycle and How This Works
Day 2

Identifying and Evaluating Risk

  • The Principal Drivers of Risk in Contemporary Business
  • Assessing Most Significant Categories of Risk for Business
  • Global Processes, Guidelines and Standards in Risk Assessment
  • The Relevance of ISO and the Professional Institutions
  • Application of the Main Tools and Techniques in Managing Risk and Uncertainty
  • Optimising a Risk Management Process
Day 3

Understanding and Managing Specific Types of Risk (I)

  • Strategic Risk – Deciding on the programme / project mix
  • Incorporating Risk Analysis into Business Development Decisions
  • Contingency Planning and Understanding Risk Exposure
  • Operational Risk – Coping with variance and divergence from plan
  • Managing Complexity in Contemporary Business Structures
  • Managing Risk Associated with Alliances and Joint Ventures
Day 4

Understanding and Managing Specific Types of Risk (II)

  • Financial Risk – Capital market dynamics, exchange rate exposure
  • Risks Associated with Different Forms of Corporate Capital Structure
  • Risks Associated with Management of Cash Flow / Credit
  • Legal Risk – The Requirements of Corporate Governance
  • Risks Associated with Intellectual Property Law
  • Product Liability / Litigation / Reputational Risk
Day 5

Embedding Risk Management into the Corporate Culture

  • Latest Developments in the Field of Risk Management
  • A Structured Approach to Implementing Risk Management
  • Designing / Developing a Risk Management Process for Your Own Organisation
  • Implementing and Embedding a Risk Management Culture in Your Organisation

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FAQs

The course focuses on strengthening enterprise risk management, internal control, and compliance within a corporate governance framework. It helps organisations make informed decisions while meeting rising governance and regulatory expectations.

Yes, the training course is structured around ISO 31000:2018 principles and processes. This alignment ensures a consistent, auditable approach to risk management and internal control.

Participants learn how to evaluate risk-adjusted options and prioritise actions based on likelihood and impact. This enables leaders to take informed risks that support growth while controlling downside exposure.

Absolutely. The course addresses strategic, operational, financial, and legal risks, showing how they interact and how controls should be designed across the organisation.

The course emphasises leadership, communication, and governance structures that integrate risk management into daily decision-making. This helps create a consistent risk culture aligned with corporate objectives.

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