GOVERNANCE, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER CERTIFICATION (GRCO)
Mastering Enterprise-Wide GRC Strategies to Safeguard Integrity, Compliance, and Resilience
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Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 – 19 Jun 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) are foundational pillars for building transparent, resilient, and ethically responsible organizations. In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny, cybersecurity threats, and stakeholder expectations, the GRC Officer plays a vital role in aligning risk management, corporate policies, and strategic governance frameworks.
This certification course equips participants with an integrated understanding of GRC principles, international standards, risk mitigation techniques, internal control frameworks, and compliance management systems. Practical workshops and simulations provide actionable skills for implementing and sustaining enterprise-wide GRC programs in line with ISO 37301, COSO, and ISO 31000.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Design and implement integrated GRC frameworks aligned with ISO, COSO, and regulatory standards
• Develop risk registers, control matrices, and compliance monitoring plans
• Identify and assess organizational risks across financial, operational, and cyber domains
• Coordinate internal audit, regulatory reporting, and ethical governance functions
• Enhance organizational accountability, resilience, and stakeholder trust
Key Benefits of Attending
• Earn a globally respected Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer Certification
• Bridge the silos between governance, risk management, and compliance functions
• Gain practical tools and templates for policy management and control assessment
• Strengthen your ability to respond to audits, breaches, and regulatory changes
• Prepare your organization for ISO 37301 compliance and enterprise risk maturity
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• GRC officers, compliance managers, and risk professionals
• Internal auditors and corporate governance teams
• Legal, regulatory affairs, and ethics officers
• IT risk, cybersecurity, and data privacy managers
• Finance and operational leaders responsible for internal controls
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Enterprise risk management (ERM) and compliance auditing skills
• Knowledge of international GRC standards and frameworks
• Policy lifecycle management and control testing techniques
• Analytical thinking in governance structure design
• Incident reporting and ethics program coordination
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved enterprise-wide risk awareness and control environment
• Stronger compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations
• Streamlined governance structure aligned with ISO and COSO principles
• Proactive audit readiness and fewer regulatory non-compliance events
• Integration of risk and compliance into business decision-making processes
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – GRC integration models, global standards, and case laws
• Case Studies – Compliance failures, governance scandals, and response plans
• Workshops – Risk assessments, compliance dashboards, control mapping
• Peer Exchange – Benchmarking practices and cross-industry GRC challenges
• Tools – Risk registers, compliance audit templates, policy heatmaps
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: GRC Foundations and Governance Structures
Module 1: Overview of GRC Concepts and Standards (07:30 – 09:30)
• ISO 37301, COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and OECD principles
Module 2: Corporate Governance Roles and Responsibilities (09:45 – 11:15)
• Board, executive, audit committee, GRC reporting
Module 3: Policy Development and Ethical Governance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Code of conduct, whistleblower systems, policy cycles
Module 4: Workshop – Build a Governance Structure (02:00 – 03:30)
• Map decision rights and compliance oversight
Day 2: Risk Management Frameworks and Implementation
Module 5: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) (07:30 – 09:30)
• Risk appetite, heat maps, registers, scenarios
Module 6: Risk Assessment and Prioritization (09:45 – 11:15)
• Inherent vs residual risk, scoring, impact-likelihood
Module 7: Risk Mitigation Strategies and Internal Controls (11:30 – 01:00)
• Control design, segregation of duties, testing
Module 8: Workshop – Conduct a Risk Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop a functional risk register for a case organization
Day 3: Compliance Management Systems
Module 9: Compliance Program Elements (07:30 – 09:30)
• Compliance policies, training, monitoring, enforcement
Module 10: ISO 37301 Compliance Framework (09:45 – 11:15)
• Plan–Do–Check–Act model, key controls, KPIs
Module 11: Regulatory Reporting and Legal Risk (11:30 – 01:00)
• Anti-bribery, AML, sanctions, GDPR basics
Module 12: Workshop – Draft a Compliance Risk Matrix (02:00 – 03:30)
• Link obligations to controls and responsibilities
Day 4: Internal Controls and Audit Coordination
Module 13: Internal Control Frameworks (07:30 – 09:30)
• COSO, SOX, 3-lines model, internal audit linkages
Module 14: Control Testing and Continuous Monitoring (09:45 – 11:15)
• Control walkthroughs, sampling, RCMs
Module 15: GRC Technology and Automation (11:30 – 01:00)
• GRC platforms, dashboards, AI in compliance
Module 16: Workshop – Design a Control Testing Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Test effectiveness using real-world control examples
Day 5: GRC Strategy, Culture & Certification Review
Module 17: GRC Integration into Strategy and Operations (07:30 – 09:30)
• Strategic risk, alignment, performance
Module 18: Ethics, Culture, and Behavior in GRC (09:45 – 11:15)
• Tone at the top, organizational values, behavioral risk
Module 19: Certification Exam Preparation & Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Key concepts, mock test, final Q&A
Module 20: Final Workshop – Present a GRC Roadmap (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop a GRC action plan for your organization
Certification
Participants will receive the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer (GRCO) Certification, confirming their expertise in establishing, managing, and auditing integrated GRC frameworks that align with global standards and ensure sustainable organizational compliance and integrity.