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Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certificate in Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

How Your Corporation is Managed, Commanded & Controlled

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 London $ 5,950
11 - 15 May 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
15 - 19 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Paris $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
14 - 18 Sep 2026 New York $ 7,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Barcelona $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 Online $ 3,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course explains Corporate Governance and its key tools of Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management together with their benefits, challenges, and implementation requirements. It helps participants understand how governance frameworks strengthen organisational performance and ethical behaviour while enabling effective and responsible management. The training course provides a comprehensive exploration of how risk assessment, compliance strategies, and internal audit approaches converge to support principled organisational performance.

Participants will gain insight into institutional governance structures, the interrelationships between compliance and risk, and how these elements work together with internal audit to foster accountability and organisational resilience. Emphasis is placed on applying practical methods for integrating and aligning GRC activities that support effective governance outcomes and strategic value drivers. The Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course prepares professionals to improve governance frameworks and risk-based compliance functions across diverse business contexts.

Skills & Competencies

From this Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Integrated governance and compliance understanding
  • Risk management and assessment capability
  • Internal audit alignment proficiency
  • Governance framework design skills
  • Compliance strategy implementation
  • Stakeholder accountability and ethics awareness

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course, you will learn to:

  • Align GRC structures with organisational priorities.
  • Improve risk management and expand compliance capability.
  • Assist in formulating effective governance committees.
  • Integrate corporate governance through proven methods.
  • Provide assurance on governance, risk, and compliance activities.

How You Will Learn

Learning unfolds through structured examination of governance principles, risk management procedures, and compliance methodologies. Participants engage with real-world applications of GRC frameworks and reflective scenarios that demonstrate how to strengthen comparative organisational practices. Emphasis is on practical understanding of governance interactions with risk and compliance functions to enable confident organisational leadership within varied environments.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit functions across industries.

This Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Directors, Managers and Superintendents active in governance activities
  • Board Members and Strategic Planners
  • Legal Counsels and Corporate Secretaries
  • Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit Managers
  • Financial Controllers and Senior Finance Professionals
Course Outline
Day 1

Corporate Governance and its Tools: Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Audit

This day introduces the foundation of corporate governance and key functions of risk management, compliance, and internal audit. Participants explore governance principles and barriers to effective implementation. The topics covered will include:

  • Corporate governance, definition, concept, rules, principles
  • What are the barriers and obstacles to actually enforce it?
  • How to implement corporate governance in reality?
  • Board’s committees, roles and responsibilities
  • Identifying the audit committee role and responsibilities
  • Risk management, compliance & internal audit overlapping & how to overcome it?
  • Cooperation & collaboration among this triangle functions
  • Main thoughts to improve corporate governance
Day 2

Risk Management, All You Need To Know About It

This day focuses on core principles of risk management and practical tools for creating effective risk frameworks. Participants explore risk classifications, registers, and controls to support resilience and continuity. The topics covered will include:  

  • Risk management fundamental concepts, universe & principles
  • Risk management framework, policies, methodologies and infrastructure
  • Risk management limitations with traditional approaches to risk management
  • Key performance indicators (KPI) vs. Key risk indicators (KRI)
  • What is a risk register & how to create one?
  • Business continuity planning vs. Disaster recovery plan
  • Risk control self-assessment (RCSA)
  • Role & responsibilities of the risk champions
Day 3

Identifying Different Categories of Organizational Risks in your Organization

This day examines diverse categories of organisational risks, from financial to strategic and technological. Participants learn how to identify, categorise, and prioritise risk types that affect organisational success. The topics covered will include:   

  • Financial risk / credit risk / liquidity risk                               
  • Operational risk
  • Non-compliance risk
  • Systematic risk vs. Systemic risk
  • Political risk / sovereign risk / country risk
  • Strategic risk / legal risk / reputational risk
  • Fraud risk / ethical behavior risk / criminal behavior risk
  • ESG, digital, cyber, and technology risks
Day 4

Risk-Based Compliance & Risk-Based Internal Audit

This day addresses contemporary approaches to compliance and internal auditing through a risk-based lens. Participants explore the evolving role of compliance officers and audit methodology transitions. The topics covered will include:

  • Compliance new approach, risk-based compliance
  • Role, duty, objective and responsibility of a compliance officer
  • What is the specific profile for a compliance officer?
  • Money laundering threats and methods & terrorist financing threats and methods
  • What is risk-based internal auditing? How & why audit units move into risk based audit
  • The transition from system-based to risk-based internal auditing
  • Risk-based audit approach and risk-based audit methodology
  • Auditing the control environment
Day 5

Role of The Board Towards Strengthening & Augmenting Governance Process

This day focuses on strategic governance and the board’s role in enhancing governance processes and organisational performance. Participants explore strategic planning, fraud control, and whistleblowing frameworks. The topics covered will include:

  • Role of the board
  • Business plan vs. Strategic plan
  • Strategic planning and strategic management
  • Risks in focus 2025 and how organizations can tackle
  • Controlling fraud, the fraud triangle and the fraud diamond
  • Auditing corporate governance
  • OMBUDS process (whistleblowing)
  • Business and financial lessons learnt
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to their internal strategies, regulatory environments, and organisational culture. Customisation ensures that participants focus on real-world challenges specific to their sector, enhancing alignment between organisational objectives, risk appetite, and ethical governance practices.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Advanced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) training course:

  • Improved governance structures and accountability
  • Stronger risk assessment and mitigation planning
  • Enhanced compliance strategy implementation
  • Better integration of audit and assurance functions
  • Higher stakeholder confidence and ethical conduct
  • Greater organisational resilience and control
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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