Corporate Governance Training in Abu Dhabi

This instructor-led, live training in Abu Dhabi (available online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced-level board members and directors who wish to refine 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.

Audience

Designed for all Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML and CTF frameworks, their prevention mechanisms, and awareness of contemporary financial crime issues.

Course Format

The training utilizes a blended approach comprising:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Case study analyses
• Practical examples

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF activities.
• Grasp the core components of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organizations, alongside national and international counter-measures.
• Establish protocols for how companies and staff should safeguard against the risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities to financial crimes and explain how "red flags" can aid in detecting, preventing, and reporting suspicious or actual criminal conduct.
• Gain insight into key emerging areas within financial crime.

AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight is a strategic training program designed to bolster organizational resilience against financial crime by enhancing governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Delivered as instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite), this course targets intermediate to advanced-level Board Members, Senior Executives, Compliance Officers, AML Officers, and Risk Professionals. It empowers participants to leverage structured AML/CTF frameworks to improve oversight, mitigate regulatory exposure, and safeguard institutional reputation.

This instructor-led, live training in Abu Dhabi (online or onsite) is tailored for business managers, IT managers, and risk and compliance professionals seeking to implement the COBIT framework to optimize IT governance and management.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to design, develop, implement, monitor, and enhance IT governance and management through COBIT principles and methods.

Learning Objectives

This COBIT 2019 Foundation course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the COBIT 2019 framework. It equips participants with the knowledge to utilize an integrated business framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT, facilitating IT-business alignment, cost efficiency, and enhanced productivity. The curriculum encompasses the following key areas:

• Introduction to the new framework
• Essential concepts and terminology
• Principles of Governance and the Framework
• Governance systems and their components
• Objectives for Governance and Management
• Performance management strategies
• Designing a customized governance system

Target Audience

Designed for all personnel who require a practical understanding of Corporate Governance within their organization.

Course Delivery Format

The program features an engaging blend of:

• Guided group discussions
• Presentations supported by slides
• Practical examples
• Hands-on exercises
• Analytical case studies

This instructor-led, live training, typically held in Ottawa but also available for delivery elsewhere, targets 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

Course Objective:

Equip participants with a solid grasp of GRC processes and capabilities, along with the practical skills needed to effectively integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal control, and compliance activities.

Course Overview:

• Essential GRC terminology and definitions
• Foundational principles of GRC
• Core components, practices, and activities
• The interrelationship between GRC and other professional disciplines

This course delivers a clear, practical grasp of the Incoterms® 2020 regulations, illustrating how they delineate the obligations of buyers and sellers in global trade, alongside guidance on their correct application in real-world transactions. Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants will learn how to select the most suitable Incoterm for their needs, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth, dispute-free shipments.

Overview

Regulators worldwide are increasingly tying the level of risk a bank assumes to the capital reserves it must maintain, with financial institutions progressively adopting risk-centric management practices. As banks, their products, regulatory frameworks, and global markets grow more complex, the challenges of effective risk management intensify. A crucial insight from the banking crisis of the past five years is that risks are deeply interconnected; therefore, efficient management requires a clear understanding of these interactions.

Key course features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulatory standards
• A detailed review of the primary risks confronting banks
• Industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management
• Utilizing governance techniques to foster a group-wide culture where every employee actively manages risk in alignment with the bank’s strategic goals
• Anticipating the challenges risk managers may face in the future

The course extensively employs case studies to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts covered over the five days. Historical banking events are used throughout to highlight instances of risk management failures and identify actions that could have prevented losses.

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to equip bank management with the ability to deliver a suitable integrated strategy for managing the complex and evolving risks and regulations characterizing today’s international banking landscape. Specifically, the course aims to provide senior-level management with an understanding of:

• Major risks within the financial sector and key international risk regulations
• Strategies for managing a bank’s assets and liabilities to maximize returns
• The interplay between different risk types and how an integrated approach facilitates their management
• Corporate governance and best practice approaches to managing diverse stakeholder interests
• Developing a culture of risk governance to minimize unnecessary risk-taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is designed for those new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Board-level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers overseeing strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants serving banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers

Ownership and accountability are vital components of organizational management. Ownership entails taking responsibility and initiative for tasks, while accountability involves 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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Abu Dhabi (online or onsite) is aimed at 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.