Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Training Course

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Course Overview

In today’s complex global business environment, having a transparent view of information and a coordinated approach to the governance, management and assurance of performance, risk and compliance is critical to success. Organisations that understand and apply the principles of integrated governance, risk management and compliance (GRC), in both processes and technology, have a real competitive advantage.

The objective of this seminar is to provide attendees with the knowledge necessary to effectively design and enhance integrated GRC activities across the organisation based on established GRC standards from OECG.

This training course enables participants to effectively design and enhances GRC activities within an organisation based on established, internationally recognised GRC standards, and effectively audit the GRC capability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Governance, Risk Management and Compliance course, participants will be able to:

Understand the core concepts related to governance, risk management and compliance (GRC)
Understand the key roles necessary to create an integrated GRC capability at your organisation (e.g. audit, legal, human resources, IT, compliance, risk management, ethics, the boards, etc…).
Learn the necessary components to help your organisation become a Principled Performer – reliably achieve objectives while addressing uncertainty and acting with integrity
Motivate and inspire desired conduct through the concept of Principled Performance
How to develop and implement a GRC strategic plan
Align risk and compliance in the context of your organisation
Understand, define, and enhance organisational culture as it relates to performance, risk, and compliance Implement GRC processes that are effective and efficient
Learn how to assure the GRC activities by using a risk-based audit approach

Target Audience

This PROMISE Governance, Risk Management and Compliance course suitable for a wide range of professionals include:

Internal auditors
Compliance and Governance professionals
Risk management professionals
GRC professionals
Legal professionals
IT professionals dealing with GRC
Managers responsible for GRC activities
Executives and board members

Training Methodology

This practical and results orientated training course is based on the adult learning concept. The course incorporates short inspiring lectures, with practical examples and workshop case studies for delegates to apply the principles to their organisation. The Instructor also uses tools and aids such as Powerpoint Slides and course documentation on the topics and application, and ample time for Q & A. All of the training activities, interaction and workshop case studies will be implemented within a friendly and enthusiastic environment where the client’s needs come first.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Compliance & Regulatory Environment

Key Topics

An overview of the regulatory environment
The objectives of financial services regulation
Major trends in the global regulatory environment
Key regulations that impact (transnational) finance institutions
Key characteristics of the more recently announced holistic regulatory changes and the new legislature
International Regulation
The role of the regulators
What do the Regulators expect?
Your jurisdiction environment
The difference between a best practice and a regulatory obligation

Module 2 - Risk Management and Internal Controls

Key Topics

Main types of risk classes that firms face and have to cope with
Characteristics of the main risk classes
Fundamental concepts of each of the risk classes
Understanding a Risk-Management Approach
The impact on the business – positively and negatively – of creating a Risk-Management Approach
The need for Internal Controls
Understand how to identify, mitigate and control risks effectively
Approaches to risk assessment
Effective Management of Compliance Risks

Module 3 - Dealing With Financial Crimes

Key Topics

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
Banks and Financial Institutions required to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Sanctions

Module 4 - Corporate Governance

Key Topics

National International environment for corporate governance
Shareholders and Stakeholders
Board of director’s responsibilities according to SAMA
Audit Committee
Corporate Social Responsibility.
Sound Corporate Governance Practices in Banking
The Role of Public Disclosure
Supervisors and Transparency
Case Study : GRC

Module 5 - GRC Strategic Approaches

Key Topics

Overview of ‘governance’, ‘risk’ and ‘compliance’ (i.e., GRC)
Principles and benefits associated with governance, risk and compliance
GRC integrated approaches and their key enablers
Role and Responsibilities of Board and Committees.
Selective best practices
Building an effective, holistic governance, risk and compliance model across an organization

Classroom Session

London

19 - 23 Oct 2026

$5,950

Dubai

26 - 30 Oct 2026

$5,600

Cairo

16 - 20 Nov 2026

$5,600

Dubai

07 - 11 Dec 2026

$5,600

Dubai

29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027

$5,600

Riyadh

09 - 13 May 2027

$5,600

Barcelona

24 - 28 May 2027

$5,950

Dubai

02 - 06 Aug 2027

$5,600

Istanbul

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

$5,950

London

11 - 15 Oct 2027

$5,950

Riyadh

17 - 21 Oct 2027

$5,600

Dubai

25 - 29 Oct 2027

$5,600

Cairo

22 - 26 Nov 2027

$5,600

Dubai

06 - 10 Dec 2027

$5,600

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

16-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

20-Apr-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

20-Sep-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

22-Nov-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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