Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Organisations receive assurance from many sources: management, risk and compliance functions, internal audit and external providers. Without coordination, assurance can be duplicated in some areas and missing in others.
This Aractech course explains the Three Lines Model, assurance providers and their roles, assurance mapping, combined assurance planning, coordination mechanisms, integrated reporting to boards and maturity improvement. Participants build an assurance map for their organisation.
The course suits audit, risk and governance professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the Three Lines Model and roles
- Identify assurance providers and their scope
- Build assurance maps
- Plan combined assurance
- Coordinate assurance activities
- Provide integrated assurance reporting
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Risk managers
- Compliance professionals
- Governance professionals
- Audit committee members
- CFOs
Methodology
Learning approach
- Framework sessions
- Assurance mapping workshop
- Case studies
- Reporting exercise
- Group discussions
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
Assurance Landscape
- Need for assurance
- Three Lines Model
- Governing body role
- Independence
- Coffee break
- Independence (continued)
- Assurance providers
- Exercise: Provider inventory
Day 2
Assurance Mapping
- Mapping methodology
- Risk coverage
- Gaps and overlaps
- Reliance
- Coffee break
- Reliance (continued)
- Documentation
- Workshop: Assurance map
Day 3
Combined Assurance Planning
- Integrated planning
- Coordination
- Shared methodologies
- Data sharing
- Coffee break
- Data sharing (continued)
- Technology
- Exercise: Combined plan
Day 4
Reporting
- Integrated reports
- Board expectations
- Dashboards
- Assurance opinions
- Coffee break
- Assurance opinions (continued)
- Communication
- Case study: Combined assurance in practice
Day 5
Maturity and Improvement
- Maturity models
- Implementation roadmap
- Challenges
- Coffee break
- Challenges (continued)
- Culture
- Continuous improvement
- Capstone: Combined assurance plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model (AGRC-034) 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 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Risk managers, Compliance 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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.
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).
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