Risk Management and Compliance Management Course
Description
The Risk Management and Compliance Management Course provides students with advanced knowledge at the intersection of enterprise risk management and compliance. It integrates governance principles, regulatory frameworks, and ethical practices to strengthen organisational resilience and integrity.
Students are introduced to ISO 31000, the King Code (III and IV), and the Global Accountability and Compliance Principles (GACP) framework, while also exploring governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) integration. The curriculum balances theoretical foundations with workplace application through interactive modules, case studies, and practical assignments.
Graduates are equipped to identify and manage risks, implement compliance frameworks, and foster ethical governance cultures. Accredited by the QCTO and endorsed internationally through QLS, this certificate validates competence in risk and compliance management across diverse industries.
What You’ll Gain
- Apply ISO 31000 and King Code frameworks to manage enterprise risk.
- Conduct regulatory risk analysis and compliance assessments.
- Integrate governance, risk, and compliance into organisational strategies.
- Implement management controls and compliance monitoring systems.
- Evaluate probability models to support decision-making under uncertainty.
- Promote ethical governance practices and organisational cultures of accountability.
Included in the Course
- Dedicated student support during office hours via WhatsApp, email, phone, and live chat.
- Fully online access to learning content with no offline study option.
- Immediate and continuous access to modules, resources, and assignments.
- Certification awarded in both digital and physical formats.
- Access to additional glossaries, templates, and governance resources.
Explore the history, principles, and evolution of risk management frameworks, including ISO 31000 and the King Code.
Understand how governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) intersect to strengthen organisational performance and accountability.
Develop quantitative and qualitative risk assessment skills, including probability theory, scenario analysis, and behavioural decision models.
Examine the Global Accountability and Compliance Principles (GACP) and how to embed compliance into organisational culture and structures.
Apply ethical principles, integrity-based leadership, and conflict resolution strategies to build resilient and transparent organisations.
Risk Management and Compliance Management Course
R 2 995
R 2 995
Entry Requirements
- Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
- Mature age exemption for candidates 23 years or older.
- Proficient English literacy.
- Reliable internet access.
- Suitable mobile or desktop device.
Course Introduction
What you can expect to learn
This certificate offers a flexible, self-paced online programme that balances theory with practical application. Students will engage with frameworks, compliance standards, and applied assignments that directly align with workplace requirements.
Support is provided during office hours to ensure guidance through enrolment, coursework, and assessments. On completion, graduates receive both digital and physical certificates accredited by the QCTO and endorsed by QLS.
Career Opportunities
Course Structure
Explore the origins and evolution of risk management practices. This module introduces key concepts, historical figures, and how risk has been defined over time.
- Define risk management as a discipline.
- Explain historical milestones.
- Understand the evolution of risk thinking.
Examine the stages of organisational risk management. Learn about ISO 31000, King III, and King IV frameworks.
- Compare King III and King IV Codes.
- Apply ISO 31000 to organisational risk.
- Assess stages of risk maturity.
Integrate governance, risk, and compliance into enterprise operations. This module focuses on frameworks and practical applications.
- Explain GRC integration.
- Apply ISO 31000 principles.
- Analyse the King Codes in governance.
Learn how to manage uncertainty in business contexts. Explore enterprise risk management, compliance frameworks, and South African regulations.
- Build risk-aware organisational cultures.
- Apply the three pillars of GRC.
- Understand compliance in uncertain contexts.
Study risk disposition models and decision-making approaches. Learn how organisations adopt risk-seeking, neutral, or risk-averse stances.
- Define risk disposition.
- Explain decision-making models.
- Apply marginal utility in risk analysis.
Develop quantitative analysis skills to evaluate risks. Explore probability theories and behavioural approaches.
- Apply expected utility theory.
- Use scenario and game theory.
- Conduct discounted cash flow analysis.
Examine the role of corporate governance in risk and compliance. Learn how governance frameworks underpin decision-making and organisational accountability.
- Apply King IV governance principles.
- Align governance with risk strategies.
- Analyse governance failures.
Learn how to build organisations aligned to compliance standards. Focus on structure, authority, and leadership communication.
- Design compliance frameworks.
- Apply King IV to compliance.
- Strengthen leadership accountability.
Understand the role of the GACP framework in compliance and culture.
- Apply GACP standards to organisations.
- Promote compliance awareness programmes.
- Strengthen compliance culture.
Discover methods to identify compliance risks as part of enterprise risk. This module integrates regulatory and reputational perspectives.
- Identify compliance risk factors.
- Apply frameworks for risk assessment.
- Manage reputational risk.
Develop plans for managing compliance risks. Explore behavioural factors, root causes, and regulatory drivers.
- Conduct root cause analysis.
- Develop compliance risk plans.
- Evaluate reputational impacts.
Understand the role of management controls in ensuring compliance. Learn to implement and evaluate controls effectively.
- Identify control types.
- Implement control systems.
- Evaluate effectiveness of controls.
Gain skills to address conflict in compliance and risk contexts. Focus on structured approaches and emotional intelligence.
- Identify conflict sources.
- Apply conflict resolution strategies.
- Use structured conflict reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students receive structured course modules, assessments, and resources. Content remains accessible for at least 24 months after enrolment for ongoing reference.
Yes. All courses are accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO, SA) and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS, UK), ensuring both national and international recognition.
Yes. Every programme combines theory with practical assignments, case studies, and applied assessments to ensure real-world learning.
Yes. Real human support is available via WhatsApp, live chat, phone, and email in multiple languages. Response times are SLA-driven, with live channels responding within minutes.
A Matric/Grade 12 (or equivalent), reliable internet access, and English proficiency are required. Some specialised courses may recommend prior work experience.
The platform is mobile-first and works on smartphones, tablets, or desktops. Courses are optimised for low-data use and include offline-ready options for rural or low-bandwidth areas.
Yes. On successful completion, students receive an accredited certificate in both digital and physical formats, recognised locally and internationally
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