| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 - 05 August 2026 | East London, Eastern Cape | 3 Days | |
| 09 - 11 September 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | |
| 14 - 16 October 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | |
| 23 - 25 November 2026 | Sandton | 3 Days |
This intensive Advanced Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) programme offers participants an in-depth, hands-on exploration of integrating robust GRC frameworks with organisational strategy and strategic objectives. The course bridges the gap between theory and practice by equipping delegates with actionable tools to enhance business performance, preserve stakeholder value, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Participants will engage with seasoned practitioners who have substantial board and executive-level experience. Through a blend of expert-led presentations, group exercises, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to:
Develop GRC frameworks aligned with your organisation’s unique value drivers
Design and embed governance operating models that foster strategic advantage
Address evolving risk landscapes and regulatory requirements proactively
Facilitate stakeholder-inclusive GRC strategies that underpin organisational resilience and reputation
By attending Advanced Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC), you will:
Integrate GRC with Strategy: Master the principles and practicalities of connecting GRC structures to core organisational value drivers and strategic risks.
Adopt Stakeholder-Inclusive Approaches: Learn to map, engage, and communicate with key stakeholders, aligning GRC processes to their needs.
Build Effective Governance Operating Models: Acquire the skills to develop and refine governance frameworks that reinforce organisational performance and accountability.
Link GRC to Global Standards: Understand how to reference and incorporate global frameworks (including the UN Sustainable Development Goals) into your organisation’s governance practices.
Drive Sustainable Value Creation: Implement mechanisms for creating, protecting, and sustaining value through strategic risk and compliance management.
This Advanced Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) programme is ideal for experienced professionals and senior leaders involved in governance, risk, or compliance functions, including:
Executives and Board Members
Internal Auditors
Governance and Compliance Officers/Managers
Risk Managers and GRC Professionals
Legal and Regulatory Advisors
Company Secretaries
IT, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Professionals
Managers overseeing governance, risk, or compliance portfolios
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Foundations of GRC & Stakeholder Alignment
Introduction to GRC: Defining GRC and its strategic significance in modern organisations
Group Exercise: Identifying GRC requirements driven by macro-environmental factors
Principled Performance & GRC as a Management Model:
Risk management
Strategy management
Business processes, policies, and procedures
Performance management and control activities
Audits and assurance
Strategic Integration of GRC:
Linking GRC to organisational strategy, corporate citizenship, and sustainability
Reference to international GRC frameworks
Demonstrating the business value of GRC
Stakeholder Engagement:
Identifying and analysing key stakeholders and their concerns
Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
Group Exercise: Developing a GRC-based stakeholder engagement plan
Module 2: Organisational Value & Performance Management
Value Creation and Preservation:
Mapping organisational and stakeholder value
Shareholder value maps, value drivers, and strategic support
Group Exercise: Strategy mapping and value driver identification
Performance Management in GRC:
Scorecards, KPIs, and GRC alignment
Setting targets, appetite, tolerance, and capacity
Risk Management Fundamentals:
The valuation and measurement of risk (impact, likelihood, vulnerability)
Tools: Heat maps, MARCI charts, enterprise risk policy, and appetite
Linking risk to strategy and organisational value
Group Exercise: Strategic risk mapping for key value drivers
Risk Management Best Practices:
Current challenges and emerging trends in risk management
Module 3: Governance Frameworks, Operating Models & Sustainability
Governance Frameworks:
Key elements (culture, risk, board governance, organisational design)
Presentation: Board vs. organisational governance responsibilities
Building Governance Operating Models:
Structure, oversight, talent, culture, and infrastructure
Strategic GRC frameworks for value creation and preservation
Group Exercise: Identifying internal and external drivers for strategic analysis
Implementing Strategic GRC Frameworks:
Establishing and monitoring risk policy and appetite
Identifying and responding to emerging risks
Using Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for continuous monitoring
Aligning Governance with Global Sustainability Standards:
Integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with risk and governance frameworks
Best practices for embedding SDGs into organisational GRC
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Very happy with the training. It was excellently delivered and comprehensively covered all critical aspects of ESG and effectively contextualised them within the environments of our respective organisations.
The course was eye opening and exceeded my expectations.
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