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Introduction
Course overview
Modern internal auditors are increasingly expected to move beyond traditional assurance activities and contribute strategic value through advisory and consulting services. This course equips participants with the practical consulting skills needed to strengthen governance, improve risk management, enhance organizational performance, and communicate recommendations effectively while maintaining professional independence.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the evolving consulting role of internal auditors
- Apply consulting approaches within audit and governance activities
- Strengthen communication and advisory skills
- Improve problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Develop effective consulting engagement processes
- Enhance organizational risk management and compliance frameworks
- Deliver value-added recommendations and strategic support
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Audit supervisors and managers
- Risk management professionals
- Compliance officers
- Governance specialists
- Financial controllers
- Professionals involved in assurance and advisory functions
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course combines interactive presentations, practical workshops, case studies, consulting simulations, group discussions, role-playing exercises, and real-life audit scenarios to support hands-on learning and application.
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
Internal Auditing Foundations and Professional Responsibilities
- Understanding the purpose and principles of internal auditing
- Reviewing the role and responsibilities of internal audit functions
- Understanding audit structures, responsibilities, and operational procedures
- Preserving independence, objectivity, and professional integrity
- Coffee break
- Preserving independence, objectivity, and professional integrity (continued)
- Strengthening audit planning and preparation processes
- Developing essential professional and technical skills for auditors
Day 2
Consulting Roles within Internal Audit Functions
- Understanding value-added consulting activities within organizations
- Exploring the relationship between internal auditing and consulting services
- Aligning consulting activities with governance and oversight requirements
- Supporting organizational governance frameworks and accountability structures
- Coffee break
- Supporting organizational governance frameworks and accountability structures (continued)
- Developing effective compliance approaches and control environments
- Strengthening risk management practices through consulting initiatives
Day 3
Consulting Engagement Skills and Professional Communication
- Understanding the stages of a consulting engagement lifecycle
- Assessing and developing consulting capabilities and competencies
- Developing practical recommendations and presenting effective solutions
- Coffee break
- Developing practical recommendations and presenting effective solutions (continued)
- Improving report writing and communication techniques
- Strengthening interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrating professional credibility and consulting competence
Day 4
Consulting Tools, Techniques, and Organizational Dynamics
- Understanding practical tools and methodologies used in consulting activities
- Applying active listening and effective reporting techniques
- Improving client satisfaction and stakeholder management approaches
- Coffee break
- Improving client satisfaction and stakeholder management approaches (continued)
- Conducting process analysis and identifying improvement opportunities
- Managing organizational dynamics and workplace challenges effectively
- Addressing conflict of interest situations and maintaining ethical standards
Day 5
Delivering Effective Internal Consulting Value
- Strengthening analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Supporting continuous assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Increasing awareness of fraud prevention and control practices
- Coffee break
- Increasing awareness of fraud prevention and control practices (continued)
- Enhancing ethical culture and organizational conduct frameworks
- Identifying opportunities for operational and business improvement
- Recognizing and utilizing opportunities for strategic value creation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Consultancy Skills for Auditors (AGRC-010) 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 5 - 9 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Audit supervisors and 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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Munich, Madrid, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur.
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 training hours.
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