Introduction

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) is a critical discipline for organisations operating in complex regulatory and risk-intensive environments. Effective GRC ensures that governance structures, risk management practices, and compliance obligations work together rather than in isolation. This Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course provides a structured and practical understanding of how integrated GRC supports organisational resilience, ethical culture, and sustainable performance. Participants will explore how risk-based thinking, regulatory awareness, and strong governance frameworks enable organisations to respond effectively to uncertainty while maintaining transparency and accountability at all levels.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course, participants will be able to:

 

 

Training Methodology

This Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course adopts a practical and scenario-driven learning approach combining facilitated discussions, real-world case studies, applied exercises, and guided analysis. Participants will work through realistic GRC challenges to translate governance, risk, and compliance concepts into actionable organisational practices.

Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) 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
  • Build ethical culture and compliance awareness
  • Support board, committee, and senior management governance

 

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

An integrated Governance, Risk & Compliance approach ensures that governance structures, risk management, and compliance activities operate cohesively rather than in silos. This improves decision-making, reduces duplication, and strengthens organisational resilience and accountability.

The Governance, Risk & Compliance training course helps participants understand regulatory environments, identify compliance obligations, and apply risk-based approaches to compliance management. This enables organisations to respond proactively to regulatory expectations and reduce exposure to breaches.

Yes, the training course emphasises the role of ethical culture, leadership behaviour, and accountability in effective GRC. Participants learn how governance and compliance frameworks influence organisational behaviour and performance.

Professionals involved in governance, risk management, compliance, audit, legal, and senior leadership roles benefit most. The course is also valuable for those supporting board and committee governance activities.

Organisations benefit from improved GRC integration, stronger risk oversight, enhanced compliance effectiveness, and clearer accountability across governance structures, supporting long-term sustainability and trust.

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