Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Internal audit plays a vital role in strengthening governance, improving controls, managing risks, and supporting strategic success. Modern internal auditors are expected to provide assurance, insight, and practical advice that adds measurable value. This course equips participants with advanced internal audit tools, risk-based planning methods, and techniques for auditing key business areas including procurement, human resources, and information technology.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, audit simulations, group discussions, control reviews, risk assessment exercises, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand modern internal audit practices and value creation
- Develop effective risk-based internal audit plans
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement and audit impact
- Audit risk management frameworks effectively
- Review procurement risks and fraud exposure
- Audit HR and people-related risks
- Assess IT governance, security, and data risks
- Deliver insightful assurance and advisory recommendations
Target Audience
- Internal Auditors
- Audit Managers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Governance Professionals
- Finance and Control Staff
- Anyone involved in assurance and internal control functions
Target Competencies
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Assessment
- Audit Planning
- Control Evaluation
- Fraud Risk Awareness
- Governance Review
- IT Risk Auditing
- Advisory Skills
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand modern internal audit practices and value creation
- Develop effective risk-based internal audit plans
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement and audit impact
- Audit risk management frameworks effectively
- Review procurement risks and fraud exposure
- Audit HR and people-related risks
- Assess IT governance, security, and data risks
- Deliver insightful assurance and advisory recommendations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal Auditors
- Audit Managers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Governance Professionals
- Finance and Control Staff
- Anyone involved in assurance and internal control functions
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, audit simulations, group discussions, control reviews, risk assessment exercises, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Internal Audit Planning and Value Delivery
- Internal audit planning principles
- Assurance, advice, insight and foresight
- Developing an effective internal audit plan
- Reviewing the right subjects, at the right time, in the best way
- Best mix of assurance and advisory work
- Getting stakeholder buy-in and engagement
Day 2
Auditing Risk Management and Procurement
- Auditing key topics based on priorities
- Effective risk management on paper and in reality
- Assessing risk management maturity in practice
- Auditing risk management and adding real value
- Key procurement priorities, risks and controls
- Auditing procurement and adding real value
- Toolkit for auditing fraud and corruption risk
Day 3
Auditing Human Resources and People Risks
- Auditing human resources and people risks
- Talent management, human resources and people risk
- Challenges and opportunities of auditing people risk
- Delivering insightful assurance and advice on people risk
- Auditing HR strategy and governance and workforce planning
- Auditing talent management, learning and development
- Auditing employee engagement, retention and motivation
Day 4
Auditing Information Technology Risks
- Auditing Information Technology (IT) risks
- IT governance, service delivery, processes and risks
- Challenges and opportunities of auditing IT risks
- Building an IT audit universe and plan
- Auditing IT governance, strategy and planning
- Auditing IT security without being a specialist
Day 5
Advanced Audit Insight and Continuous Improvement
- Auditing management information and data privacy
- Integrating business, HR, and IT audit findings
- Reporting impactful audit recommendations
- Following up corrective actions effectively
- Continuous improvement in internal audit performance
- Final workshop: Build a risk-based internal audit plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Internal Audit Excellence (CIAE) (AGRC-006) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance 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 12 - 16 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Internal Auditors, Audit Managers, Risk Management Professionals
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?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, Istanbul, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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