Compliance Fundamentals
Explains how to build a compliance program that prevents breaches and protects reputation.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- New compliance officers
- Managers in regulated businesses
- Risk and audit staff
Learning objectives
- Identify compliance risks
- Write policies and run training
- Monitor compliance
- Report and investigate breaches
Detailed content
- Regulatory mapping
- Risk assessment
- Compliance function
- Code of conduct
- Policies
- Awareness training
- Testing
- Indicators
- Reporting lines
- Whistleblowing
- Investigation steps
- Remediation
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Compliance risks
- Policies and training
- Monitoring
- Reporting and investigation
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Case study: governance or compliance failure and lessons
- Design a control matrix / compliance programme for a process
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-and-control matrix (RCM)
- Compliance / KYC checklist
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)
- FATF Recommendations; ACAMS CAMS outline
- ISO 37301 / ISO 37000 (compliance, governance)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Compliance Fundamentals?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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