ADVANCED GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE (ADV GRC)
“Integrating Governance, Risk and Compliance for Sustainable Organizational Performance”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 04 – 06 Mar 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment, the integration of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) is essential to achieve organizational resilience and sustainable success. Advanced GRC frameworks empower leaders to align strategy with risk appetite, reinforce accountability, and maintain regulatory integrity while enhancing performance.
This intensive 3-day course takes a deep dive into advanced GRC concepts, frameworks, tools, and practices. Participants will learn how to design and implement integrated GRC systems, perform enterprise risk assessments, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and embed compliance and ethics into corporate culture.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Design and implement integrated GRC frameworks tailored to business strategy
• Conduct enterprise-level risk assessments and establish risk governance structures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of compliance systems and internal controls
• Align governance and risk functions with strategic objectives and performance goals
• Promote a strong ethical and compliance culture across the organization
Why you Should Attend
• Master integrated GRC practices that drive accountability and informed decision-making
• Strengthen enterprise risk management, controls, and compliance systems
• Improve alignment between risk appetite, business objectives, and regulatory obligations
• Gain exposure to global GRC standards (COSO, ISO 31000, Basel, etc.)
• Learn how to design GRC dashboards, reporting frameworks, and escalation protocols
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and Governance Leads
• Internal auditors, risk managers, and compliance professionals
• Corporate secretaries, legal advisors, and ethics officers
• Board members and senior executives overseeing risk and compliance functions
• Strategy, operations, and finance professionals involved in GRC integration
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategy development
• Compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
• Design and evaluation of GRC frameworks and dashboards
• Application of international GRC standards and best practices
• Ethical leadership and stakeholder communication
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Enhanced resilience and risk-informed strategic planning
• Stronger regulatory compliance and audit preparedness
• Improved governance transparency and stakeholder confidence
• Greater efficiency through integrated GRC systems
• Strengthened ethical culture and control environment
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – International GRC standards and implementation frameworks
• Case Studies – Regulatory failures, control breakdowns, and governance lapses
• Workshops – Risk register design, compliance mapping, and control self-assessment
• Peer Exchange – Sector-specific challenges and lessons learned
• Tools – Templates for GRC dashboards, risk heat maps, and policy frameworks
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Strategic Governance and Risk Integration
Module 1: Overview of Integrated GRC Frameworks (07:30 – 09:30)
• COSO, ISO 31000, and Basel principles for GRC alignment
Module 2: Governance Structures and Board Accountability (09:45 – 11:15)
• Roles of board, audit, and risk committees
Module 3: Risk Governance and Appetite Frameworks (11:30 – 01:00)
• Defining risk appetite, tolerance, and risk ownership
Module 4: Workshop – Designing a GRC Operating Model (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Execution
Module 1: Enterprise Risk Identification and Assessment (07:30 – 09:30)
• Qualitative and quantitative risk evaluation techniques
Module 2: Compliance Frameworks and Control Activities (09:45 – 11:15)
• Regulatory compliance tools, policies, and reporting
Module 3: Internal Controls and Assurance Functions (11:30 – 01:00)
• Control design, effectiveness testing, and audit integration
Module 4: Workshop – Building a Risk Register and Compliance Matrix (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Monitoring, Culture, and Continuous Improvement
Module 1: Monitoring, Reporting, and GRC Dashboards (07:30 – 09:30)
• Key risk and compliance indicators, escalation processes
Module 2: Ethics, Culture, and Whistleblower Programs (09:45 – 11:15)
• Building a speak-up culture and ethical leadership
Module 3: GRC Technology, Automation, and Future Trends (11:30 – 01:00)
• GRC platforms, AI in compliance, and audit analytics
Module 4: Certification and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
• Final review, Q&A, and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (ADV GRC), confirming their ability to implement integrated GRC systems that strengthen performance, resilience, and regulatory integrity.