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Certificate in Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Strengthening Governance, Managing Risk, and Enhancing Compliance for Sustainable Performance
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Course Introduction
The Certificate in Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) is a comprehensive professional training program designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical capabilities required to govern organizations effectively in today’s complex environment. The course provides an in-depth understanding of corporate governance frameworks, strategic decision-making, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and financial oversight. By integrating these core disciplines, participants gain a structured and practical approach to strengthening governance practices across both public and private sector organizations.
This Corporate Governance and Risk Management course explores how governance principles translate into real-world organizational performance. Participants examine the critical roles of boards, senior leadership, and management in shaping governance structures that promote accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. Through structured learning and guided discussion, the program bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, enabling participants to respond confidently to regulatory expectations and evolving governance challenges.
The program also places strong emphasis on practical learning through real-life case studies, group discussions, and shared professional experiences. These interactive elements allow participants to analyze governance failures and successes, understand emerging GRC best practices, and apply lessons directly to their own organizations. Beyond technical expertise, the course reinforces ethical leadership, risk-aware decision-making, and sustainable governance models that support organizational resilience and long-term value creation.
Key learning highlights include:
- Understanding corporate governance principles and global governance frameworks
- Strengthening board effectiveness and management accountability
- Integrating strategy, risk management, and internal controls
- Enhancing financial oversight and performance reporting
- Applying governance concepts through real-world case studies
Training Objectives
By the end of this Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance training course, participants will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of how effective governance supports organizational performance and sustainability. The course aims to strengthen both strategic and operational governance capabilities across management levels.
Participants will achieve the following objectives:
- Build strong knowledge of the importance and value of effective corporate governance in modern organizations
- Examine the responsibilities of middle and senior management in designing, implementing, and maintaining governance structures
- Understand the relationship between strategy and risk, and apply a risk management–based governance regime
- Design and implement effective control frameworks that support accountability and compliance
- Improve internal controls, performance measurement, and governance reporting practices
- Interpret financial statements accurately to support financial sustainability and informed decision-making
Training Methodology
This Certificate in Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course is highly participatory and learner-focused. The seminar leader facilitates learning through structured discussions, practical exercises, and interactive case studies that reflect real organizational challenges. Participants are encouraged to actively contribute insights from their own professional environments, ensuring that learning remains relevant, practical, and directly applicable.
The training methodology combines analytical tools, problem-solving techniques, and real-life governance scenarios to reinforce key concepts. Case studies highlight lessons learned from governance successes and failures, allowing participants to apply best practices within their own organizations. The course also emphasizes the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical success factors (CSFs) to support governance effectiveness, enabling participants to develop actionable plans that deliver measurable improvements upon returning to their workplace.
Who should Attend?
This Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance certification course is suitable for a broad range of professionals involved in governance, strategy, risk management, and financial oversight. It is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to enhance their governance effectiveness and decision-making capabilities within complex organizational environments.
This training course will greatly benefit:
- Senior and middle managers with governance, leadership, or oversight responsibilities
- Finance professionals involved in accounting, treasury, internal audit, budgeting, and management reporting
- Line managers responsible for strategic planning, operational budgeting, and performance management
- Professionals involved in risk management, compliance, and internal control functions
- Professional advisers and business consultants supporting governance and organizational performance
Course Outline
- What is corporate governance?
- Why is corporate governance important?
- Understanding the drivers for effective corporate governance
- Case study reviews
- Understanding governance roles and responsibilities
- The role of senior and middle management
- Organisational models and effective corporate governance
- Organisations and strategy
- The role of the board and senior management
- Formulating a strategic plan
- Monitoring strategic performance
- Strategic planning checklist
- Case study review
- What is risk management?
- Why is risk management important?
- Risk management in hindsight
- Understanding the risk management process
- Application of the risk management process at the strategic level
- How to improve your risk management regime
- Case study review
- Importance of administrative and accounting controls
- Case study examples
- Developing and improving internal controls
- The role of the internal audit function
- Implementing effective project controls
- Analysis and reporting for decision making
- Navigating around the main financial statements
- Exploring the relationships between the financial statements
- The role of the financial statement preparer
- Directors and boards duties and responsibilities
- Current reporting and accounting issues
- Key ratios used to monitor organisational performance
- Financial and management reporting for effective decision making
- Developing, measuring and reporting financial and non-financial KPIs
Providers and Associations
Certificates
- Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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