Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Classroom
15 sessions
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Online / Live
15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
This comprehensive corporate governance and risk management training course is ideal for professionals at various levels seeking to enhance their expertise in finance and corporate governance. It is particularly beneficial for finance managers, risk officers, board members, and senior executives who are responsible for steering their organizations toward more robust corporate governance frameworks and effective risk mitigation strategies. Participants will gain insights into the intricacies of financial risk, enabling them to apply best practices in corporate governance and achieve superior financial oversight.
Participants in this Corporate Governance Training course will develop a profound understanding of the dynamic relationship between corporate governance principles and risk management practices.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand and evaluate corporate financial reports
- Determine sources of capital, and capital structure
- Identify and appraise wealth-generating investments
- Recognise, quantify, and control financial risk
- Apply principles of good corporate governance
Who should attend
Target audience
- This Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Professionals who wish to improve their finance knowledge and skills
- Members of the operational management team
- Professional who have influence over operational or strategic decisions
- Consultants who provide advice on operations or strategy
- Managers who have responsibility for the management of risk
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Finance and Financial Information
- Finance & Accounting
- Developing a Strategic Financial Plan
- Financial Information: Internal & External
- Evaluating Financial Performance to improve Liquidity, Profitability & Efficiency
- Working Capital Management
- Cash Flow Statements and Calculating Free Cash Flow
Day 2
Financing the Business and the Cost of Capital
- Sources of Long Term & Short Term Finance
- The Optimum Capital Structure – Equity or Debt?
- Calculating the Cost of Equity and Meeting Shareholder Expectations
- Calculating the Cost of Debt – Fixed or Floating Rate
- The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Day 3
CAPEX - Analysis of Investment Decisions
- Strategic Issues facing Organisations Today
- Preparing Project Cash Flow Forecasts in Excel
- Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques: Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and Payback
- Discounted Cash Flow Appraisal Techniques: NPV and IRR
- Capital Rationing and the Profitability Index (PI)
- Dealing with Risk in Investment Appraisal - RAROC
Day 4
Financial Risk Management
- Risk and Uncertainty in Business
- Identifying & Measuring Financial Risk
- How to Manage Risk – The Four Ts
- Managing Exchange Rate Risk
- Managing Commodity Price Risk
- Managing Interest Rate Risk
Day 5
Corporate Governance
- Recognising the needs of stakeholders
- The Role and Scope of Corporate Governance
- Agency Theory: The Role of Directors & Shareholders
- The Role of External & Internal Auditors
- The Role of the Audit Committee
- Emerging trends in Corporate Governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance 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, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This Certificate in Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:, Professionals who wish to improve their finance knowledge and skills, Members of the operational management team
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 Frankfurt, Barcelona, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris.
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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