Course Description:
The Diploma in Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management equips students with knowledge and practical skills in enterprise risk management, compliance, internal controls, auditing and corporate governance. The programme develops the ability to identify, assess, monitor and manage organisational risks while supporting effective compliance and risk reporting systems.
Duration:
📅 12 Months/1 year
Mode of Learning:
💻 Blended Mode of learning, Self-Paced, Online and Face to Face learning, ODL
Accreditation:
🎓 Registered and accredited with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
Tuition Fees:
💰 *Certificate – 6 Months [Level 1]: US$60 per module (6)
💰 *Diploma -12 Months [level 2]: US$60 per module (6)
💰 Total Tuition fee: US$720 [excluding registration, examination fees]
NB (Modular fee is inclusive of training materials, assessments, lessons etc.
PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS
1. Business Communication and Public Relations
Students will develop effective communication skills for professional and organisational environments. They will learn business writing, report writing, presentations, interpersonal communication, negotiation, professional etiquette, stakeholder engagement, media relations, reputation management, and public relations strategies.
2. Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Students will gain a foundation in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), including risk identification, assessment, analysis, prioritisation, and treatment. They will learn about risk appetite and tolerance, risk categories, risk ownership, risk registers, and integrating risk management into organisational decision-making.
3. Compliance Management Fundamentals
Students will learn how to establish and maintain an effective compliance management system. Topics include identifying legal and regulatory obligations, assessing compliance risks, developing policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, maintaining records, managing breaches, and promoting a proactive culture of compliance.
4. Internal Control and Audit Management
Students will understand how internal controls protect organisational assets, improve operations, support reliable information, and reduce fraud and other risks. They will study control design and assessment, segregation of duties, audit planning, evidence, internal audit procedures, reporting findings, and follow-up actions.
5. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
Students will examine the legal and regulatory environment affecting organisations. They will learn how legislation, regulations, standards, contracts, and internal policies create compliance obligations, and how to identify legal and regulatory risks, maintain compliance records, and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
6. IT Security and Computer Concepts
Students will gain foundational knowledge of computer systems, information technology, and information security. The module covers data protection, access controls, network security, cyber threats, malware, phishing, information security policies, and responsible technology use, with emphasis on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
7. The Practice for Enterprise Risk Management
Students will apply ERM principles in practical situations. They will learn to identify and assess risks, analyse likelihood and impact, develop risk treatment options, assign risk owners, prepare risk registers, and monitor risk responses across strategic, operational, financial, compliance, technology, and reputational areas.
8. Business Leadership and Corporate Governance
Students will explore effective leadership and sound corporate governance. They will study leadership styles, ethical decision-making, accountability, transparency, board and management responsibilities, stakeholder interests, governance structures, and oversight mechanisms that support responsible decisions, organisational sustainability, and performance.
9. Fraud, Corruption and Compliance Investigations
Students will learn how to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, corruption, and compliance-related misconduct. They will study fraud indicators, risk assessment, information preservation, preliminary investigations, evidence gathering, interviewing, documentation, investigation reporting, confidentiality, objectivity, and ethical investigative practice.
10. Risk Reporting, Monitoring and Assurance
Students will learn how organisations monitor risks, controls, and compliance activities and communicate key information to management. Topics include risk indicators, control monitoring, risk dashboards, reporting structures, escalation, assurance activities, and preparation of clear and useful risk reports for informed decision-making.
11. Risk Culture and Change Management
Students will examine how organisational culture, leadership, employee behaviour, and communication influence risk and compliance. They will learn how to promote ethical behaviour, accountability, awareness, and risk ownership, as well as how to plan and manage organisational change, engage stakeholders, address resistance, and sustain improvements.
12. Introduction to Research Methodology
Students will develop foundational skills for academic and applied research. They will learn to identify research problems, formulate objectives and questions, conduct literature reviews, select appropriate research methods, collect and analyse data, present findings, and develop conclusions and recommendations. Research ethics, referencing, academic writing, and research project preparation will also be covered.
Why Choose Us?
⭐ A renowned and experienced instructor with years of industry experience
⭐ Customized training content tailored to your company’s needs
⭐ Interactive training sessions that include real-world scenarios and case studies.
⭐ Registered and accredited with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
⭐ A partner of the Global Corporate Security Board
⭐ Customer-Centric Security College of the Year 2024
