Certificate in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)

The Certificate in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) course is a professional training programme focused on internationally accepted GRC frameworks. It equips learners with the knowledge and tools to integrate governance, risk management, and compliance into business strategies for enhanced performance and sustainability. This CPD-accredited course is designed for professionals aiming to improve organisational governance and risk practices.

You will learn to understand key principles of GRC frameworks, implement good governance practices, integrate enterprise risk management, and promote compliance through effective reporting. The course also covers performance management systems and sustainability practices aligned with internationally accepted standards. Participants will gain practical skills for improving business performance and ensuring long-term organisational sustainability. More details are available in the course brochure.

The course uses internationally accepted GRC frameworks, including enterprise risk management (ERM) and governance models aligned with global principles such as the United Nations Global Compact and GRI sustainability standards. It combines theoretical learning with practical exercises including risk assessments, case studies, and group work, ensuring a hands-on approach to governance, risk, and compliance training.

The course is ideal for GRC managers and officers, enterprise risk managers, project managers, quality control and audit managers, compliance officers, strategic planners, and business unit managers. It suits professionals responsible for governance, risk, and compliance activities within their organisations seeking to enhance their expertise in these areas.

To earn the NASBA/CPD certificate, learners must attend the full course (with up to 2 hours of unavoidable absence approved in advance) and achieve a minimum 70% pass mark on the end-of-course assessment. Those who do not meet certification criteria will receive a Certificate of Attendance indicating the hours completed. The certificate signifies recognised professional achievement in governance risk and compliance training.

Delegates must have relevant educational and professional qualifications to enrol in this intermediate-level course. No advanced preparation is needed before starting, but a background related to governance, risk, or compliance is beneficial for fully engaging with the course content.

The course is available in both in-person and live online formats, combining expert facilitation with interactive activities such as quizzes, polls, and group exercises. The online format requires an active camera participation to maintain eligibility for CPE credits. Full course duration details are available in the course brochure.

Course fees include all training documentation, luncheon, and refreshments for in-person attendees. Participants complete an end-of-course assessment to demonstrate understanding, supported by practical exercises and case studies related to governance risk and compliance courses. Hard copy certificates are provided in-person and soft copies for virtual learners.

This course is NASBA-accredited and CPD-approved, offering up to 24 CPD points which help professionals maintain licences and demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning. It is certified by Informa, ensuring high standards of quality, relevance, and measurable professional impact in governance risk and compliance training.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the Certificate in 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.

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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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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is an integrated approach that helps organisations align strategy, performance, and sustainability while managing uncertainty and meeting regulatory obligations.

• Governance ensures that the organisation is directed and controlled effectively, with clear roles, ethical leadership, and accountability structures.

• Risk Management focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing risks that could affect the organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives.

• Compliance ensures the organisation adheres to laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies.

Together, GRC frameworks help organisations improve decision-making, enhance performance, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and support long-term sustainability. This course explores internationally recognised GRC frameworks and shows how they can be applied to drive business success.

Yes, internal audit is a key component within a strong GRC framework.

Internal audit plays an independent assurance role by evaluating the effectiveness of governance structures, risk management processes, and compliance controls. It helps organisations identify gaps, strengthen internal controls, and ensure that GRC systems are working as intended.

In an integrated GRC environment, internal audit contributes to better oversight, improved risk visibility, and more reliable reporting to senior management and the board. The course covers how internal audit supports governance, risk oversight, and compliance monitoring within an overall GRC structure.

GRC solves the problem of organisational misalignment, unmanaged risk, and regulatory exposure by bringing governance, risk management, and compliance together into one coordinated framework.

Many organisations struggle with disconnected decision-making, unclear accountability, growing regulatory pressure, and risks that are identified too late. Without an integrated approach, this can lead to poor performance, compliance failures, reputational damage, and weak oversight.

GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is not a single fixed framework, but rather an integrated approach that brings together governance, risk management, and compliance practices into a coordinated structure.

Instead of being one specific model, GRC acts as an umbrella concept supported by a range of internationally recognised frameworks, standards, and best practices. These frameworks help organisations:

• Establish strong governance structures and accountability

• Identify and manage enterprise risks

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Improve reporting, oversight, and performance monitoring

This course introduces practical GRC frameworks and models that organisations can use to align strategy, manage risk effectively, and strengthen compliance and sustainability across the business.