Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Chief audit executives must position internal audit as a trusted, strategic adviser while maintaining independence. They lead teams, manage stakeholders, oversee quality and report to audit committees.
This Aractech course covers internal audit strategy, audit committee relationships, risk-based planning at enterprise level, resourcing and talent, technology and analytics, quality assurance and improvement programmes, and communicating value. Participants develop an internal audit strategy.
The course suits current and aspiring heads of internal audit.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Develop an internal audit strategy aligned with organisational priorities
- Build effective audit committee relationships
- Lead enterprise risk-based audit planning
- Manage audit resources, talent and technology
- Oversee quality assurance and improvement
- Measure and communicate internal audit value
Who should attend
Target audience
- Chief audit executives
- Heads of internal audit
- Audit directors and senior managers
- Aspiring audit leaders
- Audit committee members
- Governance professionals
Methodology
Learning approach
- Leadership discussions
- Strategy workshops
- Case studies
- Peer exchange
- Planning exercises
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
Strategic Internal Audit
- Evolving role of internal audit
- Global standards for leadership
- Mandate and charter
- Stakeholder expectations
- Coffee break
- Stakeholder expectations (continued)
- Strategy
- Exercise: Strategic positioning
Day 2
Audit Committee and Stakeholders
- Audit committee relationships
- Reporting
- Executive relationships
- Independence
- Coffee break
- Independence (continued)
- Difficult conversations
- Role play: Audit committee meeting
Day 3
Planning and Resourcing
- Enterprise risk-based planning
- Agile planning
- Co-sourcing
- Talent and skills
- Coffee break
- Talent and skills (continued)
- Budget
- Workshop: Audit plan
Day 4
Technology and Quality
- Analytics and automation
- AI in audit
- Quality assurance programme
- External assessments
- Coffee break
- External assessments (continued)
- Methodology
- Case study: Audit transformation
Day 5
Value and Influence
- Measuring value
- KPIs
- Communicating insight
- Coffee break
- Communicating insight (continued)
- Leadership
- Personal development
- Capstone: Internal audit strategy
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Internal Audit Leadership for Chief Audit Executives (AGRC-027) 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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Chief audit executives, Heads of internal audit, Audit directors and senior managers
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 London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Geneva.
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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