Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Essentials for Organizational Resilience
An integrated introduction to Governance, Risk and Compliance. Participants learn governance structures and ethics, apply ISO 31000 risk management with registers and heat maps, set up compliance programmes using ISO 37301 and ISO 37001, and align GRC with strategy.
At a glance
- 3 days · Essentials
- 5 days · With workshops
Who it's for
- GRC officers; internal & external auditors
- Quality, safety and risk managers
- Strategy & governance executives; compliance, legal & regulatory officers
- Project managers, process owners, ISO coordinators
Learning objectives
- Understand GRC fundamentals and their business value
- Apply ISO 31000 risk management
- Establish compliance frameworks (ISO 37301, ISO 37001)
- Integrate GRC into strategy and daily operations
Detailed content
- Definitions and value of integrated GRC
- Governance structures and leadership responsibilities
- Culture, ethics and accountability; case studies of failures and recoveries
- Risk types, sources and consequences; ISO
- 31000:2018
- Identification – evaluation – treatment; appetite vs tolerance
- Risk registers, matrices, heat maps; monitoring & review
- Compliance management (ISO 37301:2021); anti- bribery (ISO 37001)
- Legal & regulatory compliance incl. data protection (Egypt PDPL 151/2020, GDPR)
- Internal controls and compliance auditing; GRC technology
- Aligning GRC with strategy; GRC-aware culture
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Foundations of GRC
- Risk Management
- Compliance & Strategic Alignment
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Build a strategy map and balanced scorecard for your unit
- Write KPI definition cards with targets and owners
- Self-assessment against an excellence model
- Case study: governance or compliance failure and lessons
Tools and templates you keep
- Strategy map and BSC template
- KPI dictionary / definition card
- X-matrix (Hoshin Kanri) template
- Risk-and-control matrix (RCM)
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
- Kaplan & Norton Balanced Scorecard
- EFQM Model 2025; Baldrige Excellence Framework
- COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)
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
Part of these career paths
- Finance, Banking & Risk · Leader
Frequently asked questions
How long is Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Essentials for Organizational Resilience?
The program runs 3 days; other formats: 5 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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