Governance, Risk, and Compliance Frameworks

The DIXONTECH Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Frameworks programme provides participants with an integrated and practical understanding of how governance, risk management, and compliance work together to strengthen organisational integrity, resilience, and accountability.

The course focuses on establishing robust GRC structures that support strategic alignment, ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. Participants will explore internationally recognised frameworks and standards, enabling effective GRC implementation in both public and private sector organisations.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
• International GRC standards and frameworks (ISO, COSO, Basel, etc.)
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) structures and processes
• Compliance management systems and internal controls
• Integrating GRC with corporate strategy and culture
• Monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement mechanisms

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand the interrelationship between governance, risk, and compliance
• Design and implement effective GRC frameworks and structures
• Strengthen organisational risk awareness and control culture
• Align compliance systems with international standards and regulations
• Develop governance policies and accountability mechanisms
• Monitor and evaluate GRC performance metrics
• Support leadership transparency and ethical decision-making

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Governance and risk managers
• Compliance, audit, and assurance professionals
• Legal and policy advisors
• Financial controllers and CFOs
• Board members and senior executives
• Quality and assurance managers
• Strategy and performance directors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology blends international case studies, scenario-based simulations, and interactive workshops. Participants will conduct risk assessments, governance mapping, and compliance planning exercises using practical templates aligned with ISO and COSO standards, ensuring immediate applicability within their organisations.

DAY 1

GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY

• Principles and pillars of corporate governance
• Roles and responsibilities of boards and governing bodies
• Governance codes and regulatory frameworks
• Designing effective governance structures
• Ethical leadership and accountability systems
• Board oversight and decision-making integrity
• Assessing and evaluating governance effectiveness

DAY 2

RISK MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

• Identifying and categorising organisational risks
• Applying ISO 31000 and COSO ERM frameworks
• Defining risk appetite and risk tolerance
• Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods
• Developing risk registers and mitigation plans
• Integrating risk management with business strategy
• Risk communication and reporting practices

DAY 3

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Overview of compliance frameworks (ISO 37301, Basel, GDPR)
• Designing and implementing compliance programmes
• Policies, procedures, and internal control systems
• Conducting internal audits and self-assessments
• Managing regulatory changes and obligations
• Handling breaches, incidents, and corrective actions
• Reporting compliance performance to stakeholders

DAY 4

INTEGRATED GRC FRAMEWORKS AND ALIGNMENT

• Integrating governance, risk, and compliance functions
• Developing a unified GRC operating model
• Aligning GRC with organisational strategy and performance
• Using technology and automation to enhance GRC efficiency
• Strengthening transparency and reporting systems
• Cross-functional collaboration for GRC effectiveness
• Assessing GRC maturity levels

DAY 5

SUSTAINING GRC AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Embedding GRC principles into organisational culture
• Building resilience through proactive risk management
• Monitoring and improving GRC effectiveness
• Leveraging international benchmarks and best practices
• Conducting GRC audits and periodic reviews
• Strengthening ethical decision-making frameworks
• Developing a long-term GRC sustainability roadmap