An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

How Your Corporation is Managed, Commanded & Controlled

Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

11 - 15 May 2026
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
15 - 19 Jun 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026
Paris - France
$5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
London - UK
$5,950
14 - 18 Sep 2026
New York - USA
$7,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026
Barcelona - Spain
$5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026
London - UK
$5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027
London - UK
$5,950
10 - 14 May 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
14 - 18 Jun 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
12 - 16 Jul 2027
Paris - France
$5,950
30 Aug - 03 Sep 2027
London - UK
$5,950
13 - 17 Sep 2027
New York - USA
$7,950
11 - 15 Oct 2027
Barcelona - Spain
$5,950
15 - 19 Nov 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
20 - 24 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Online

11 - 15 May 2026
Online
$4,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026
Online
$4,950
10 - 14 May 2027
Online
$4,950
15 - 19 Nov 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

The Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Training Course provides a structured understanding of corporate governance and its essential pillars: risk management, compliance, and internal audit. It examines how these elements work together to strengthen organizational control, improve transparency, and support effective decision-making.

Effective governance goes beyond regulatory adherence—it builds credibility, enhances operational performance, and supports sustainable and ethical practices. Organizations equipped with strong governance frameworks are better positioned to achieve their objectives while maintaining accountability and social responsibility.

This training course will focus on:

  • Understanding the interconnection between risk management, internal audit, and compliance functions
  • Exploring the principles, structure, and elements of corporate governance
  • Identifying the key components required to build a robust governance framework aligned with organizational drivers
  • Enhancing integration across governance-related functions
  • Developing knowledge of risk identification, classification, and assessment techniques
  • Applying modern approaches such as risk-based compliance and risk-based internal auditing

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Effectively align governance, risk, and compliance structures
  • Strengthen risk management practices and expand compliance capabilities
  • Support the development and structuring of governance committees
  • Apply core governance principles, standards, and frameworks
  • Integrate governance practices into overall organizational strategy
  • Provide assurance and oversight across GRC activities

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in governance, risk, compliance, and assurance functions across all industries and departments.

It is particularly beneficial for:

  • Directors, managers, and supervisors involved in governance activities
  • Board members and strategic planning professionals
  • Legal advisors, corporate counsel, and company secretaries
  • Risk, compliance, and internal audit professionals
  • Finance professionals, including controllers and senior accountants

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course uses a combination of instructional techniques to ensure practical understanding and engagement. These include interactive presentations, group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and hands-on exercises. Real-life case studies and short assessments are incorporated to reinforce learning and encourage knowledge application.
Participants will also benefit from collaborative learning through shared experiences and guided discussions led by the instructor.

Organisational Impact

This training course delivers current insights into governance, risk management, compliance, and audit practices—particularly valuable for professionals preparing for leadership roles.

Organizations can expect the following benefits:

  • Clear understanding of governance principles, including associated advantages and implementation challenges
  • Practical approaches to developing effective governance frameworks
  • Greater awareness of board responsibilities and governance structures
  • Improved coordination between risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions
  • Ability to manage governance across various organizational types, including public, private, and family-owned entities

Personal Impact

Participants who complete this Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Training Course will gain:

  • Deeper understanding of integrated governance components
  • Stronger alignment with organizational vision, mission, and values
  • Improved governance effectiveness and accountability
  • Enhanced decision-making capabilities
  • Increased confidence in leadership and managerial roles

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Corporate Governance and its Tools: Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit
  • Corporate governance, definition, concept, rules, principles
  • What are the barriers and obstacles to actually enforce it?
  • How to implement corporate governance in reality?
  • Board’s committees, roles and responsibilities
  • Identifying the audit committee role and responsibilities
  • Risk management, compliance & internal audit overlapping & how to overcome it?
  • Cooperation & collaboration among this triangle functions
  • Main thoughts to improve corporate governance
Day 2: Risk Management, All You Need To Know About It
  • Risk management fundamental concepts, universe & principles
  • Risk management framework, policies, methodologies and infrastructure
  • Risk management limitations with traditional approaches to risk management
  • Key performance indicators (KPI) vs. Key risk indicators (KRI)
  • What is a risk register & how to create one?
  • Business continuity planning vs. Disaster recovery plan
  • Risk control self-assessment (RCSA)
  • Role & responsibilities of the risk champions
Day 3: Identifying Different Categories of Organizational Risks in your Organization
  • Financial risk / credit risk / liquidity risk                               
  • Operational risk
  • Non-compliance risk
  • Systematic risk vs. Systemic risk
  • Political risk / sovereign risk / country risk
  • Strategic risk / legal risk / reputational risk
  • Fraud risk / ethical behavior risk / criminal behavior risk
  • ESG, digital, cyber, and technology risks
Day 4: Risk-Based Compliance & Risk-Based Internal Audit
  • Compliance new approach, risk-based compliance
  • Role, duty, objective and responsibility of a compliance officer
  • What is the specific profile for a compliance officer?
  • Money laundering threats and methods & terrorist financing threats and methods
  • What is risk-based internal auditing? How & why audit units move into risk based audit
  • The transition from system-based to risk-based internal auditing
  • Risk-based audit approach and risk-based audit methodology
  • Auditing the control environment
Day 5: Role of The Board Towards Strengthening & Augmenting Governance Process
  • Role of the board
  • Business plan vs. Strategic plan
  • Strategic planning and strategic management
  • Risks in focus 2025 and how organizations can tackle
  • Controlling fraud, the fraud triangle and the fraud diamond
  • Auditing corporate governance
  • OMBUDS process (whistleblowing)
  • Business and financial lessons learnt

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Would an alternative date be more suitable?

We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.

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