IT GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE (GRC)
Aligning IT with Business Strategy While Managing Risk and Meeting Regulatory Demands
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 – 20 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In an era of increasing digital transformation, cyber threats, and regulatory scrutiny, organizations must ensure that their IT operations are aligned with business objectives, compliant with laws and standards, and resilient to risk. IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) provides a structured approach to achieving these goals, enabling smarter decision-making, greater transparency, and improved security posture.
This intensive five-day course provides participants with the skills and knowledge needed to implement a practical IT GRC framework. Through expert-led briefings, real-life case studies, and interactive workshops, professionals will learn how to align IT with strategy, manage IT risks effectively, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the core components of IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• Design and implement IT GRC frameworks aligned with business strategy
• Identify, assess, and manage IT-related risks
• Ensure compliance with standards such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and GDPR
• Develop reporting systems to track GRC performance and issues
Key Benefits of Attending
• To establish enterprise-wide IT governance and control structures
• To proactively manage cyber, operational, and regulatory risks
• To gain insight into IT frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF
• To align IT compliance initiatives with business value delivery
• To ensure audit readiness and accountability across IT functions
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, and managers
• IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
• Internal auditors, cybersecurity officers, and risk managers
• Business continuity, legal, and regulatory affairs officers
• Project managers and IT consultants involved in enterprise risk and IT controls
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Governance model design and IT strategic alignment
• Risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation planning
• Audit and compliance management for IT functions
• Policy development, control testing, and reporting
• Familiarity with international IT GRC frameworks and regulations
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Enhanced IT transparency, accountability, and performance
• Reduced IT and cybersecurity risks through structured risk management
• Better preparedness for audits and regulatory reviews
• Stronger alignment between IT services and business outcomes
• A sustainable culture of compliance and IT governance
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – IT GRC fundamentals, frameworks, and business integration
• Case Studies – Real-world GRC challenges, breaches, and successful implementations
• Workshops – Risk registers, policy creation, control assessments, and compliance audits
• Peer Exchange – Collaborative review of IT governance structures and risk mitigation plans
• Tools – GRC dashboards, templates for control libraries, and compliance checklists
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day 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: Foundations of IT GRC and Strategic Alignment
- Module 1: Introduction to IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Defining IT GRC and its components
• Importance of GRC in digital organizations
• Trends and regulatory landscape - Module 2: IT Governance Frameworks and Principles (09:45 – 11:15)
• Overview of COBIT, ISO 38500, ITIL, and others
• Governance domains and stakeholder responsibilities
• Maturity models and governance metrics - Module 3: Workshop – Designing an IT Governance Model (11:30 – 01:00)
• Mapping governance roles and committees
• Aligning governance with business objectives - Module 4: Peer Exchange – GRC Maturity in Your Organization (02:00 – 03:30)
• Self-assessment of existing GRC practices
• Sharing challenges and opportunities - Day 2: Risk Management in the IT Environment
Module 5: IT Risk Identification and Classification (07:30 – 09:30)
• Types of IT risks: cybersecurity, compliance, operational
• Threat modeling and asset vulnerability assessment
• Risk registers and classification criteria- Module 6: Risk Assessment and Evaluation (09:45 – 11:15)
• Likelihood vs. impact matrix
• Quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Scenario analysis and risk prioritization - Module 7: Workshop – Creating an IT Risk Register (11:30 – 01:00)
• Documenting, scoring, and categorizing risks
• Identifying controls and owners - Module 8: Integrating Risk with Business Continuity (02:00 – 03:30)
• Linking IT risk to disaster recovery and resilience
• Key metrics and monitoring
Day 3: IT Compliance and Controls
- Module 9: Regulatory and Standards Landscape (07:30 – 09:30)
• Overview of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, and others
• Industry-specific regulations and requirements
• Control frameworks and certification paths - Module 10: Developing and Managing IT Policies (09:45 – 11:15)
• Policy types: security, access, usage, backup, etc.
• Policy lifecycle management
• User awareness and compliance training - Module 11: Workshop – Policy Gap Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
• Comparing current policies with regulatory needs
• Identifying deficiencies and drafting improvements - Module 12: Audit Preparation and Evidence Collection (02:00 – 03:30)
• Internal audits and external compliance audits
• Documenting evidence and corrective actions
Day 4: Implementing and Monitoring GRC Frameworks
- Module 13: Building an Integrated GRC System (07:30 – 09:30)
• Combining governance, risk, and compliance workflows
• Choosing the right GRC tools and software
• Assigning roles, responsibilities, and accountability - Module 14: Continuous Monitoring and Metrics (09:45 – 11:15)
• KPIs and KRIs for IT GRC performance
• Real-time dashboards and reporting
• Managing alerts and escalations - Module 15: Workshop – Building a GRC Dashboard (11:30 – 01:00)
• Defining meaningful indicators
• Reporting structure and visualization - Module 16: Third-Party Risk and Vendor Compliance (02:00 – 03:30)
• Evaluating vendor GRC alignment
• Third-party audits, SLAs, and contract controls
Day 5: Strategic Oversight and Future Readiness
- Module 17: Executive GRC Reporting and Communication (07:30 – 09:30)
• Reporting to boards and audit committees
• GRC in corporate governance frameworks
• Communicating risks in business language - Module 18: Future Trends in IT GRC (09:45 – 11:15)
• AI and automation in risk and compliance
• ESG and GRC integration
• Cloud and digital transformation implications - Module 19: Final Exercise – End-to-End GRC Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Drafting an integrated IT GRC implementation roadmap
• Group presentations and feedback - Module 20: Certification Wrap-Up and Personal Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Key takeaways and lessons learned
• Post-course GRC improvement goals
• Closing remarks and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), validating their ability to implement and manage IT GRC frameworks that align with business objectives, mitigate risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.