course | Fundamentals of Governance, Risk and Controls
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ARG-3020 | Fundamentals of Governance, Risk and Controls
Course Sector : Audit, Risk and Governance
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 02/11/2026 | 06/11/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 05/04/2027 | 09/04/2027 | Vienna | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 10/05/2027 | 14/05/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 09/08/2027 | 13/08/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Strong governance, effective risk management, and well-designed controls are essential to achieving organizational objectives and maintaining stakeholder confidence. Together, governance, risk, and controls form the foundation of accountability, transparency, and responsible decision-making across both public and private sector organizations.
The Fundamentals of Governance, Risk and Controls course is designed for professionals who are involved in oversight, assurance, compliance, or management roles and wish to build a clear, practical understanding of how these elements work together. Within BOOST, this program focuses on how governance structures set direction, how risks are identified and managed, and how controls are designed and operated to support organizational goals.
The course emphasizes real-world application rather than theory alone. Participants will explore governance frameworks, risk assessment practices, and internal control concepts as they are applied in everyday operations.
The program also highlights the roles and responsibilities of management, boards, and assurance functions, as well as the importance of alignment between governance, risk, and controls.
By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of how to support effective governance, manage risks proactively, and evaluate the adequacy of control environments within their organizations.
Course objective
- Understand the key principles of governance, risk, and controls
- Explain how governance, risk management, and controls are interconnected
- Identify roles and responsibilities within governance structures
- Recognize different types of organizational risks
- Apply basic risk assessment concepts and techniques
- Understand how internal controls are designed and operated
- Evaluate control effectiveness at a foundational level
- Support better governance and risk-informed decision-making
Course audience
- Internal auditors and audit supervisors
- Risk management and compliance professionals
- Finance and accounting professionals
- Internal control and assurance staff
- Governance and ethics officers
- Managers responsible for operational oversight
- Public and private sector professionals supporting governance functions
Course Outline | DAY 1
Governance Fundamentals
- What governance means in an organizational context
- Principles of good governance
- Roles of the board, committees, and management
- Governance structures and accountability
- Policies, procedures, and decision-making authority
- Common governance challenges and weaknesses
Course Outline | DAY 2
Risk Management Basics
- Understanding risk and uncertainty
- Types of risks: strategic, operational, financial, and compliance
- Risk appetite and risk tolerance concepts
- Risk identification techniques
- Assessing likelihood and impact
- Risk registers and documentation
Course Outline | DAY 3
Internal Controls: Design and Purpose
- What internal controls are and why they matter
- Preventive and detective controls
- Control activities across key business processes
- Segregation of duties and oversight
- Documentation of controls and procedures
- Common control failures and gaps
Course Outline | DAY 4
Integrating Governance, Risk, and Controls
- How governance influences risk and controls
- Aligning risk management with organizational objectives
- Using controls to manage key risks
- Role of internal audit and assurance functions
- Monitoring, reporting, and escalation
- Improving coordination between governance, risk, and control activities
Course Outline | DAY 5
Applying GRC Concepts in Practice
- Reviewing current governance, risk, and control practices
- Identifying gaps and improvement opportunities
- Strengthening accountability and ownership
- Enhancing risk awareness across the organization
- Improving control design and effectiveness
- Supporting informed decision-making through GRC
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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