Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. By focusing on global standards like ISO 31000, COBIT, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, participants will learn how to assess and treat IT risks, as well as effectively manage audit processes. This course is tailored for IT professionals, quality management teams, audit teams, and management teams responsible for overseeing risk management and compliance within their organizations.

Course Instructor Jyothi Ramaswamy

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course - GCA

10 Modules

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Certificate

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Flexible Schedule

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Learning Format

Live, Online, Interactive

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course Highlights

Introduction to Governance

  1. Overview of governance structures and the role of governance in ensuring accountability, fairness, and transparency in managing risks.
  2. Understanding the relationship between governance and overall organizational strategy.

IT Risk Assessment, Response, and Treatment

  1. Identifying, assessing, and categorizing IT risks.
  2. Implementing appropriate risk responses and mitigation strategies.
  3. Developing a structured risk treatment plan.

Compliance – Audit Framework, Audit Process

  1. Understanding audit frameworks and processes, with a focus on ISO 31000, COBIT, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  2. Best practices for conducting audits to ensure compliance and reduce risks.

How This Course Will Benefit You

Practical Application at Work

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course equips you with practical tools and methodologies that can be directly applied to your organization’s GRC efforts. You’ll gain the skills to implement effective governance frameworks, manage IT risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards, making you an essential contributor to your organization’s strategic planning and operations.

Professional Excellence

By mastering the intricacies of governance, risk, and compliance, you’ll be positioned as a leader within your organization. Your ability to integrate these critical functions will enhance your professional standing and contribute to the overall success of your team.

Career Advancement

Earning a GCA certification in Governance, Risk, and Compliance demonstrates your expertise in a field crucial to maintaining organizational integrity and resilience. This certification will set you apart, making you a valuable candidate for advanced roles in IT governance, risk management, and compliance.

Flexible Schedule

Our Flexible Schedule offers you control over the course duration—finish in a day or spread it over three months. Fixed modules ensure structured learning, tailored entirely to your availability.

Batch Size: 5 participants

Why Choose This Course?

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course combines in-depth theory with practical application, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in governance, risk, and compliance. By aligning with global standards like ISO 31000, COBIT, and NIST, this course ensures you’re learning the most relevant and up-to-date practices in GRC.

Course Curriculum

Course Modules

1 Exercises • 1 Learning Materials
  • Overview of GRC principles and their importance in organizational strategy
  • How governance, risk management, and compliance are integrated into business processes
  • Understanding the role of IT in supporting GRC
  • Principles and structures of governance
  • Aligning IT governance with business goals
  • Building a governance framework to support organizational objectives
  • Key governance frameworks such as COBIT and ISO 31000
  • Understanding risk assessment in the context of IT
  • Identifying potential IT risks and vulnerabilities
  • Assessing risks based on likelihood and impact
  • Tools and methodologies for IT risk assessment
  • Developing risk response strategies for IT and business risks
  • Risk mitigation techniques to minimize the impact of risks
  • Contingency planning and incident response
  • Implementing risk controls and safeguards
  • Overview of the current threat landscape in IT
  • Identifying vulnerabilities in IT systems and applications
  • Best practices for mitigating security threats
  • Real-world case studies of IT security breaches
  • Overview of key compliance standards such as ISO 31000, COBIT, and NIST
  • Understanding how to align IT processes with regulatory requirements
  • Integrating compliance into the risk management strategy
  • Best practices for ensuring ongoing compliance
  • Establishing an audit framework for GRC
  • Key components of the audit process
  • Conducting effective IT audits to ensure compliance
  • Using audits to identify gaps and improve governance and risk management
  • Best practices for auditing IT governance frameworks
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of governance structures and processes
  • Tools and methodologies for IT governance audits
  • Reporting audit findings to stakeholders
  • Establishing processes for ongoing risk monitoring and compliance tracking
  • Identifying emerging risks and adapting strategies accordingly
  • Continuous monitoring tools and software solutions
  • Maintaining compliance with changing regulatory requirements
  • Aligning GRC efforts with business objectives and strategic planning
  • Developing an organization-wide GRC program
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring GRC effectiveness
  • Ensuring collaboration across departments for successful GRC implementation

Course Instructor

Jyothi Ramaswamy

15 Courses • 5 Students

Jyothi Ramaswamy is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), including 15 years in information security and cybersecurity. She holds a BTech in Electronics, an MS in Software Systems, and certifications like CISM, CRISC, and CRISP. Jyothi specializes in security awareness programs and risk management.

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Who Should Enroll

01

IT Team

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course provides IT professionals with the tools and knowledge to integrate governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) into their daily operations, ensuring that systems and processes align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

02

Quality Management / Audit Team

Designed for quality control and audit professionals, this course helps you understand the frameworks and strategies needed to evaluate and ensure compliance, monitor risks, and uphold governance practices within your organization.
03

Management Team responsible for Risk Management

This course is tailored for leaders responsible for risk management. It equips you with the skills to develop and implement GRC strategies that support business objectives, minimize risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

Assessment & Certificate

Upon completion of the program and successfully passing the assessment, learners will receive a GCA certificate. The certificate will also indicate the number of hours, which can be used toward meeting Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have answered all common questions below that you might have about the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Course. For any further queries, Kindly contact at team@gcalearning.com

You’ll learn about governance frameworks, IT risk assessment and mitigation, threat analysis in IT and security, and compliance audit processes based on standards like ISO 31000, COBIT, and NIST.

This course is suitable for IT team members, quality management and audit professionals, and management personnel responsible for governance and compliance.

No prior knowledge is necessary; the course provides a comprehensive overview suitable for all participants.

Yes, upon completing the program and passing the assessment, you will receive a GCA certificate that indicates the hours completed, which can be used for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.

You can register by visiting our course page and following the enrollment instructions to secure your place.

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