Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for GRC Professional (GRCP) certification exam only.

This training program offers a comprehensive overview of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with a focus on the OCEG framework and its application within organizations. It empowers participants to develop and execute a robust GRC strategy, enhance organizational performance, and prepare for relevant certification exams.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program the participants will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive GRC strategic plan to align governance, risk, and compliance within the organizational context.
Understand, define, and enhance organizational culture in relation to performance, risk, and compliance objectives.
Implement effective, efficient, and agile GRC processes utilizing the OCEG GRC Capability Model.
Motivate and inspire desired conduct through the concept of Principled Performance.
Prepare for the certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

Internal auditors.
Compliance professionals, Governance professionals, and Risk management professionals.
GRC professionals and Legal professionals.
IT professionals dealing with GRC.
Managers responsible for GRC activities.
Executives and board member.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to OCEG:

The use of frameworks.
Available GRC individual certifications.
Business context and the need for a GRC approach and Principled Performance.
The "Big" picture of business illustration.
Defining Principled Performance and its Advantages.

Unit 2:

Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Basics Module:

Defining common GRC terms.
GRC Concepts.
GRC roles and responsibilities ( audit, legal, human resources, IT, compliance, risk management, ethics, the boards).
Gaining commitment from senior management and the board.
Overview of the OCEG GRC Capability Model.
Steps for Implementing the OCEG GRC Capability Model at an organisation.

Unit 3:

Learn Component:

Understanding the external context of your organisation.
Understanding the internal context of your organisation.
Understanding and assessing culture.
Understanding relevant stakeholders and developing a stakeholder relations plan

Align Component:

Setting direction and management decision-making criteria in accordance with mission, vision and values.
Defining high-level and lower-level objectives.
Identifying opportunities, threats and requirements for your organisation.
Assessing levels of reward, risk and compliance - inherent and residual basis.
Designing relevant options and controls in order to respond to levels of reward, risk and compliance.

Unit 4:

Perform, Review, and GRC Strategy Component:

Determine the appropriate mix of proactive, detective, and responsive internal controls.
Develop relevant policies, procedures, and communication strategies tailored to the organization's needs.
Deliver targeted education and incentives to relevant stakeholders.
Design notification and inquiry methods to detect and respond to desired and undesired events effectively.
Monitor and assure the GRC capability, making continuous improvements.
Develop a comprehensive GRC strategic plan, incorporating risk and compliance assessments such as fraud risk assessment, organizational risk assessment, and compliance gap analysis.
Transition from the current state to the desired state, considering degrees of integration and maturity models, build and articulate the business case for integrated GRC to stakeholders.

Unit 5:

Certification Exam Preparation:

Overview of the Certification Exam Structure.
Key Topics and Areas of Focus for the Exam.
Sample Questions and their Detailed Explanations.
Recommended Resources and Materials for Comprehensive Exam Preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

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