SAP GRC: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Frameworks

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Course Introduction

In today’s business environment, organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny, cybersecurity threats, and operational complexities. Ensuring effective governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity for long-term success. The SAP GRC: Governance, Risk, and Compliance Frameworks Training Course equips professionals to leverage SAP’s integrated GRC solutions to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks while maintaining transparency and regulatory adherence across all business processes.

This training course provides hands-on insights into SAP GRC’s key components, including Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management, and Audit Management. Participants will learn how these modules seamlessly integrate with SAP ERP and S/4HANA systems, enabling organizations to streamline compliance reporting, strengthen internal controls, and prevent fraud through intelligent access management. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, this course prepares delegates to transform GRC from a reactive obligation into a proactive business advantage.

Key Highlights of this Training Course:

  • Explore SAP GRC modules and their integration within ERP and S/4HANA ecosystems
  • Design risk frameworks and monitor compliance processes effectively
  • Implement access control strategies to prevent fraud and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts
  • Automate compliance reporting and internal audits for enhanced transparency
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for enterprise-wide governance and digital compliance

Objectives

By the end of this SAP GRC Training Course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:

  • Understand SAP GRC architecture, components, and practical benefits for organizations
  • Implement governance frameworks aligned with standards such as ISO, COSO, and SOX
  • Configure Access Control to manage roles, authorizations, and mitigate SoD risks
  • Design, monitor, and improve risk and compliance management processes within SAP
  • Leverage process control automation to enhance auditability and reporting efficiency
  • Integrate GRC functions across financial, operational, and IT domains for holistic governance
  • Build a roadmap for achieving enterprise-wide governance and compliance maturity

Training Methodology

This training course employs a blend of interactive learning methods designed to maximize comprehension and retention. Participants engage in lecture-led discussions, hands-on exercises, and practical case studies that simulate real-world SAP GRC scenarios.

The course emphasizes collaborative learning, where group exercises and workshops allow participants to apply concepts such as risk mapping, access management, and compliance monitoring in a controlled environment. By combining theory with practice, the training ensures delegates gain actionable skills that can be immediately applied to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance in their organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This SAP GRC training course is designed for professionals responsible for governance, risk, and compliance across their organizations. It is especially beneficial for those seeking to enhance operational transparency, internal controls, and strategic risk management capabilities.

Ideal participants include:

  • Risk and compliance officers seeking practical SAP GRC expertise
  • Internal and external auditors aiming to streamline audit processes
  • SAP security and access control administrators
  • IT governance and control specialists
  • Financial controllers and corporate governance executives
  • Professionals involved in regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management

Course Outline

Day 1: Overview of SAP GRC and Enterprise Governance

  • The role of GRC in modern organizations
  • Core components of SAP GRC: Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management, and Audit Management
  • Integration with SAP ERP and S/4HANA for holistic governance
  • Understanding the GRC architecture and key terminologies
  • Workshop: mapping organizational risks and control structures

Day 2: SAP GRC Access Control

  • User access management and SoD (Segregation of Duties) principles
  • Risk analysis and remediation techniques
  • Role design, provisioning, and approval workflows
  • Emergency Access Management (EAM) setup and monitoring
  • Case study: preventing fraud through access risk analysis

Day 3: SAP GRC Process Control and Compliance Monitoring

  • Designing control frameworks and automated compliance testing
  • Workflow setup for issue management and remediation tracking
  • Policy management and documentation control
  • Integration with audit systems and external reporting tools
  • Practical exercise: configuring a control monitoring scenario

Day 4: SAP Risk Management and Audit Management

  • Enterprise risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques
  • Risk response strategies and continuous risk monitoring
  • Audit planning, execution, and issue tracking in SAP GRC
  • Building dashboards for risk visualization and reporting
  • Workshop: developing an integrated risk management dashboard

Day 5: Governance Maturity, Analytics, and Future of GRC

  • GRC analytics and business intelligence reporting
  • Integrating SAP GRC with SAP Analytics Cloud for risk visualization
  • GRC in digital transformation: cybersecurity, data privacy, and ESG compliance
  • Designing a GRC roadmap aligned with business strategy
  • Capstone project: building a governance and risk framework for a global enterprise

Providers and Associations

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Coventry

Certificate

  • Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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