AGRC Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance

AGRC Certificate in Compliance

• Understand and remain updated on compliance requirements.
• Organise and monitor the operation of a compliance management system.
• Implement processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements.
• Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems.
• Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues.
• Promote compliance with a sound understanding of the requisite legislation.
• Show leadership in the workplace.
• Identify risk and apply risk management processes.
• Manage projects.
• Undertake compliance audits.

AGRC Certificate in Risk Management

• Understand the fundamental principles of risk management in the context of financial services.
• Identify and differentiate between various types of financial institutions and their roles within the sector.
• Analyse the direct and indirect impacts of risk on financial services, including real-world examples.
• Examine the regulatory landscape in financial services, including key regulations and their implications for risk management.
• Establish a comprehensive risk management framework, including defining risk appetite and roles and responsibilities.
• Compare and contrast different approaches to identify, assess, and treat risks in financial services, such as ISO 31000 and COSO ERM.
• Comprehend the “Three Lines of Defence” model and its significance in safeguarding against risks.
• Apply a risk management framework in practical scenarios, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and review.
• Identify and analyse various sources of risk within the financial services sector, including market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Conduct risk assessments for specific risk types and understand the evaluation and mitigation of these risks, especially in the context of life and non-life insurance companies.

AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards

• Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance.
• Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices.
• Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework.
• Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues.
• Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements.
• Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing.

AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance

• Review of key corporate governance definitions that will allow for an understanding of the of the term and the importance it carries
• Understand how Boards function, how they are structured in terms of Board Committees and how the composition of Boards should be shaped.
• Review the duties and responsibilities of Directors, identify the role of key post-holders, and understand the importance of building relations between Directors that are based on trust.
• Study how internal control mechanisms apply in a corporation and highlight the relevance of the ‘three-lines of defence’
• Understand the modern concepts of CSR, ESG and Sustainability and why the Directors need to incorporate them in the governance of corporations

AGRC Certificate in Compliance

• Comprehensive knowledge of Compliance’s backbone including issues such as: What are the sources of compliance requirements and where are they found; What behaviour satisfies compliance, and; How do compliance personnel motivate compliant behaviour throughout their organisation.
• Via the use of four practical case studies, a thorough understanding of the essential elements of effective organizational compliance, including an in-depth exploration of its main concepts, considerations, and strategies for assessing risks and managing the compliance function and its related programs.
• The necessary tools, information, practices and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organizations looking to create compliance programs or strengthen their current compliance function.
• Year-round registration with the option to complete the 20-hour online interactive Compliance Certification at your own pace and schedule within 3 months, plus two attempts to pass the two-hour final exam consisting of 100 multiple choice questions.
• Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide.
• Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a compliance professional.

AGRC Certificate in Risk Management

• A comprehensive programme aimed at providing participants with a deep understanding of risk and risk management within the financial services sector. This course covers a wide array of topics, including the regulatory environment, risk identification, and the three lines of defence model.
• By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the intricacies of financial risk management. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply interested in financial risk management, this course offers a solid foundation in this critical field.
• The expected learning outcomes encompass an array of skills, from understanding risk principles to conducting risk assessments and applying risk management frameworks in practical scenarios. This program is a valuable educational journey for those seeking to excel in the dynamic world of financial services.

AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards

• Provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare under the growing number of ESG-related regulations.

AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance

• In this programme, participants will review key definitions of corporate governance and the benefits associated with the implementation of good corporate governance practices. More specifically, participants will look in greater detail at the Board of Directors, covering the duties and responsibilities of Directors, the composition of the Board, the role of key post-holders, the many Board committees and how they are structured, and how a Board’s performance can be evaluated.
• Additionally, the Certificate places emphasis on how internal control mechanisms need to be designed and underlines how useful the three lines of defence model may be. The certificate also covers the importance of maintaining strong and productive relations within the board, ones that are based on trust and which allow for effective meetings and interaction to be achieved.
• Lastly, emphasis is placed on the modern concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and Sustainability, and how the Board needs to respond to these trends as they gain increased relevance and importance for the corporate world.
• Overall, the knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals looking to enhance their career prospects in Corporate Governance.