Certificate in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)

The Certificate in Cyber Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) is a professional training programme designed for non-technical senior leaders and business professionals. It equips participants with the knowledge and tools to manage cyber risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen business resilience. The course focuses on bridging cyber risk with business strategy without requiring deep technical expertise.

You will learn to assess and oversee cyber risks in the context of business impact and compliance requirements, apply governance and risk management frameworks, and interpret cybersecurity information for strategic decision-making. The course also teaches how to embed cyber resilience, lead governance efforts, and build a cyber-aware culture. Practical templates, case studies, and tools will support immediate application. More details are available in the course brochure.

The course uses established governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27005, NIST Risk Management Framework, FAIR, and COBIT. It integrates real-world scenarios and active learning activities like case studies, group discussions, and quizzes to reinforce strategic cyber risk oversight. This practical methodology ensures knowledge is applied to business-relevant challenges.

The course is ideal for senior professionals such as board members, CEOs, COOs, functional leaders in finance, legal, and HR, risk and compliance officers, transformation leaders, and public sector executives. It is designed for those responsible for cyber governance, risk, and compliance as part of their strategic roles, especially those without technical cybersecurity backgrounds.

Key topics include cyber governance frameworks, cyber risk management principles, cybersecurity compliance and regulations (like GDPR and ISO 27001), human factors in cybersecurity, building a security-aware culture, aligning cybersecurity with corporate strategy, emerging cyber threats, and organisational resilience planning. Each topic is supported by practical exercises and case studies for experiential learning.

Upon satisfactory attendance and successful completion of assessments, you will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion along with any applicable partner certificates. The course is NASBA and CPD accredited. Delegates can earn up to 18 CPD + 18 CPE credits.

There are no prerequisites or advanced preparation required to attend the course. It is designed to accommodate senior leaders and professionals with no technical cybersecurity expertise, making it accessible to a broad audience interested in governance, risk, and compliance leadership.

The course is delivered through in-person and live digital sessions, requiring active participation with cameras on for continuous attendance monitoring. Sessions are interactive, including quizzes, polls, and group activities to engage learners fully. The duration and schedule details can be found in the course brochure for comprehensive planning.

This NASBA and CPD-accredited course prepares senior leaders to integrate cyber governance into business strategy confidently, enhancing leadership skills in performance management and strategic planning. Its practical approach helps leaders maintain organisational resilience and compliance, while the certification supports continuous professional education. Download the course brochure for full details.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the Certificate in Cyber Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC), so the earlier you register, the better the rate you’ll secure. Organisations sending multiple participants can also benefit from group booking discounts, making it easier and more cost-effective to train full teams or departments together.

If you’re interested in group bookings or want to check available discounts, contact us at meenquiries@informa.com.

We also provide in-house and fully customised training solutions, where the programme can be tailored to your organisation’s specific goals, strategy needs, or internal capability requirements. For customised or in-company training, reach our Corporate Training Solutions team at cts@informa.com

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Yes, this course is certified by NASBA. Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork, and DMI.

These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals.

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Cyber governance refers to the framework, leadership, and processes used by an organisation to oversee cybersecurity as a strategic business priority. It involves defining roles, responsibilities, and policies to ensure cyber risks are managed effectively, aligned with business objectives, and supported at the board level.

Cyber GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) consists of three core components:

• Governance: Establishing structures, policies, and leadership oversight to align cybersecurity with business strategy
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks using frameworks such as ISO 27005, NIST RMF, FAIR, and COBIT
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations and standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and regional data protection laws

Cybersecurity is about doing the protection.
It focuses on the technical and operational measures used to defend systems, data, and networks from threats - things like firewalls, encryption, threat detection, and incident response.

Cyber governance is about overseeing and directing that protection.
It sits at a strategic level - defining policies, assigning accountability, aligning cybersecurity with business goals, and ensuring leadership (including the board) is managing cyber risk effectively.

Cyber GRC helps organisations manage cyber risk more effectively by aligning cybersecurity with business strategy, improving regulatory compliance, and strengthening overall resilience.

It enables leaders to:

• Make informed, risk-aware decisions
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulations and standards
• Protect organisational reputation and critical assets
• Improve coordination between departments (IT, risk, compliance, leadership)
• Build a cyber-aware culture across the organisation

Ultimately, Cyber GRC turns cybersecurity from a technical function into a strategic business enabler - supporting growth, continuity, and long-term resilience.