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Course F02

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Corporate governance and risk management are critical topics that have recently started attracting more attention in bus... The outline covers Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Building Efficient Governance, Risks i...

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • €2,210Fees from

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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
  • Certificate of attendance

Classroom sessions

  1. 21–25 Dec 2026

    Barcelona

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

    Amsterdam

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

    London

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

    Istanbul

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

    Vienna

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

    Paris

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

    Frankfurt

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

    Amsterdam

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  11. 18–22 Oct 2027

    London

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  12. 15–19 Nov 2027

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  13. 20–24 Dec 2027

    Vienna

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  1. 21–25 Dec 2026

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

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  11. 18–22 Oct 2027

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  12. 15–19 Nov 2027

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  13. 20–24 Dec 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

Corporate governance and risk management are critical topics that have recently started attracting more attention in business schools and among legislatures, with this trend only increasing. While there are different corporate governance and risk management models, they all aim to organize the relationship between the company and stakeholders and effectively control risks. What is more important is that 'Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, and Effective Internal Controls' are all part of one system. Unfortunately, not all companies have this avant-garde look towards this system. This course includes discussions about board structure, committees, and their functions while covering the detailed process of managing risks as per the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) requirements. In addition, the course includes a discussion on internal controls that are used to respond to the risks in different areas of the corporation. Compliance is also covered per the latest developments.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Define corporate governance and its relation to risk management and internal controls
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in a private or public organization
  • List the functions of corporate governance and differentiate between the various models
  • Identify the areas of risk management and changes in its internal and external environments
  • Determine the proper controls to be implemented in various business cycles

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting, and finance personnel. The course also benefits legal counsels, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads.

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course is built on presentations by the instructor and the participants and includes exercises and case studies to be discussed in the training.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

  1. Introduction to GRC
  2. Corporate governance principles
  3. Corporate Governance Benefits
  4. Implementing and enforcing the code of conduct
  5. Coffee break
  6. Implementing and enforcing the code of conduct (continued)
  7. Independence of the board
  8. The stakeholders

Day 2

Building Efficient Governance

  1. Directors’ duties and rights
  2. Causes of governance failure
  3. The efficient board
  4. Selection and remuneration of the board
  5. Coffee break
  6. Selection and remuneration of the board (continued)
  7. Evaluation of the board
  8. Analyzing corporate governance
  9. Communicating and implementing corporate governance

Day 3

Risks in the Corporate Environment

  1. Introduction to risk management
  2. Risk management definitions
  3. Internal environment analysis
  4. Coffee break
  5. Internal environment analysis (continued)
  6. External environment analysis
  7. Benefits of risk management

Day 4

Risk Management Process

  1. Internal environment
  2. Objectives
  3. Risk identification
  4. Risk assessment
  5. Coffee break
  6. Risk assessment (continued)
  7. Risk controls
  8. Risk monitoring
  9. Communication
  10. Risk categories

Day 5

Compliance Success Factors

  1. Definition of compliance
  2. Compliance Implementation
  3. Coffee break
  4. Compliance Implementation (continued)
  5. ISO guidance on compliance
  6. Risks of compliance failure

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Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Next session: 21 - 25 December 2026, Barcelona

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What does Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) (F02) cover?

This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 21 - 25 December 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

Board members, chief financial officers, senior management, directors, finance managers, financial controllers, accounting, and finance personnel. The course also benefits legal counsels, corporate legal advisors, corporate secretaries, lawyers, external and internal auditors, HR managers, and department heads.

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Frankfurt.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).