Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) Fundamentals Training Course

Description:

Basel III is a global regulatory framework focusing on bank capital adequacy, stress testing, and market liquidity risk. Initially agreed upon by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 2010–11, implementation has been extended to March 31, 2019. This standard enhances bank capital requirements through increased liquidity and reduced leverage.
Basel III complements rather than replaces Basel I & II by setting distinct reserve levels for various types of deposits and borrowings.
Navigating this intricate and evolving regulatory environment can be challenging. Our course and training will equip you to manage potential changes and their impact on your institution effectively. As an accredited partner with the Basel Certification Institute, we ensure that our training materials are current and effective.

Objectives:

• To prepare participants for the Certified Basel Professional Examination.
• To develop practical strategies and techniques for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling operational risk within banking organizations.

Target Audience:

• Board members with risk responsibilities
• CROs and Heads of Risk Management
• Risk Management team members
• Compliance, legal, and IT support staff
• Equity and Credit Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Rating Agency Analysts

Overview:

• An introduction to Basel norms and amendments to the Basel Accord (III)
• Regulations for market, credit, counterparty, and liquidity risk
• Stress testing methodologies and how to implement them effectively
• The impact of Basel III on international banking practices, including practical applications
• The necessity for new Basel norms
• An overview of the Basel III norms
• The objectives of the Basel III norms
• A timeline for Basel III implementation

Description:

This four-day event (CGEIT training) serves as comprehensive preparation for the exam, aimed at ensuring your success on the first attempt. The CGEIT certification is a globally recognized mark of excellence in IT governance awarded by ISACA. It targets professionals who manage IT governance or have substantial advisory and assurance roles related to it.
Obtaining CGEIT status will enhance your market recognition and boost your influence at the executive level.

Objectives:

This seminar is structured to equip participants with the knowledge needed to excel in the CGEIT examination, as outlined by ISACA. It aims to build on their existing expertise to better prepare them for exam success.

Target Audience:

The training course caters to IT and business professionals who have extensive experience in IT governance and are preparing to take the CGEIT exam.

Learning Objectives

This COBIT 2019 Foundation course serves as an introduction to COBIT 2019 and equips you with the knowledge of how an integrated business framework for governing and managing enterprise IT can be leveraged to enhance IT-business alignment, reduce costs, and boost productivity. The course curriculum includes:

• An overview of the new framework
• Core concepts and terminology
• Governance principles and framework fundamentals
• The governance system and its components
• Objectives for governance and management
• Performance management practices
• Crafting a customized governance system

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at payment services compliance professionals who wish to create, implement, and enforce a compliance program within an organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the rules set forth by government regulators for payment service providers.
• Create the internal policies and procedures needed to satisfy government regulations.
• Implement a compliance program that adheres to relevant laws.
• Ensures that all corporate processes and procedures comply with the compliance program.
• Uphold the business's reputation while protecting it from lawsuits.

This instructor-led, live training in Ottawa but can be delivered, it is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement compliance measures and manage regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

This course provides an expert introduction to the newly enacted Accessibility Law and equips developers with the practical skills to design, develop, and maintain fully accessible applications. Starting with a contextual discussion on the law's importance and implications, the course quickly shifts to hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

Leadership for Directors and Board Members is a course designed to strengthen the leadership and governance capabilities of directors and board members.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at directors, executives, and board members who wish to develop effective leadership, governance, and decision-making skills at the board level.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal, ethical, and strategic responsibilities of directors and board members.
• Apply principles of good governance to improve organizational performance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration in the boardroom.
• Respond to crises and manage risks at the executive level.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and facilitated discussion.
• Case studies and role-playing exercises.
• Group activities and scenario-based analysis.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.

Ownership and accountability are crucial in organizational management. Ownership involves taking responsibility and initiative for tasks, while accountability means being answerable for the outcomes. These principles are essential as they promote a culture of responsibility and reliability, leading to improved performance, effective problem-solving, and alignment with organizational goals.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems using RCA methodologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand essential concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply different RCA tools to identify the root cause of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level internal auditors who wish to enhance their audit effectiveness by applying structured RCA techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand RCA methodologies and their role in internal auditing.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of audit findings.
• Apply RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans based on RCA findings.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to improve risk management.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level safety professionals and operational managers who wish to enhance their ability to investigate incidents, identify systemic weaknesses, and design effective corrective and preventive actions.

Customers have always been the lifeblood of any business. However, the rise of the internet and social media has transformed the business landscape, eroding traditional competitive advantages and placing Customer Experience at the heart of strategic success. In today’s market, Customer Experience is the last sustainable battleground for differentiation.

To thrive in this evolving environment, businesses must leverage the right skills, tools, and techniques to keep the customer experience at the core of their value proposition. The ultimate strategic goal is to understand what customers perceive as quality and consistently deliver it in a cost-effective and reliable way.