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AGRC Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
- 75 CPD Units
- 75 Hours
£1,800.00
- AGRC Certificate in Compliance: Understand the key principles of compliance and how to effectively implement and manage compliance programs within organizations.
- AGRC Certificate in Risk Management: Learn essential risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a variety of business contexts.
- AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards: Gain expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and their growing importance in business and investment decisions.
- AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance: Master the governance structures and practices that drive transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making within organizations.
Course Features
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.
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
Certificate Content
– Compliance Programs & Perspectives.
– Why Do We Need Compliance?
International Regulatory Drivers and Controls
– What is Regulation?
– What is Regulation Designed to Achieve?
– Market Forces.
– Regulation and Practice.
Compliance in Practice
– The Roles of the Compliance Department, Compliant Officers and the Board.
– Key Compliance Activities and Processes.
– Key Compliance Relationships.
Ethics, Compliance and Governance Perspectives
Other Key Compliance Areas
– Anti-Money Laundering.
– Financial Crime Prevention.
– Managing Risk.
– Enforcement.
Certificate in Risk Management
Some of the topics to be covered by this Certificate include:
– Principles of Risk and Risk Management
– The Financial Services Sector
– Impact of Risk in Financial Services
– The Regulatory Environment in Financial Services
– Establishing and Applying a Risk Management Framework
– Approaches Used to Identify, Assess, and Treat Risks
– The Three Lines of Defence Model
– Sources of Risk in Financial Services
– Risk Assessments in Financial Services
– Risk Treatment and Incident Response
Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards
Topics to be covered by this certificate include:
– The Stakeholder Theory
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vs. ESG
– Sustainability
– The Environment, Social and Governance Pillars
– Green Finance
– Principles of Responsible Banking, Investment, and Insurance
– The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
– Global Initiatives and Development such as The Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the UK’s Green Finance Strategy
– ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks
– ESG Investing Strategies
– The Push for ESG into the Future
Certificate in Corporate Governance
Introduction to Corporate Governance
– Definition of Corporate Governance
– Ethics and Governance
– Key Relevant Governance Theories
– Agency Theory
– Stakeholder Theory
The Benefits of Corporate Governance
– Board of Directors
– Duties and Responsibilities of Directors
– Specific Requirements for Financial Institutions
– Board Appointments and Composition
– Independent and Non-Executive Directors (INEDs)
– The Importance of Diversity in a Board
– Committee Structure – Board Committees
– Committee Structure
– Audit Committee
– Risk Committee
– Nominations Committee
– Remuneration Committes
– Key Post-Holders in a Board
– Chair of the Board
– Senior Independent Director (SID)
– CEO (ex-Officio Board Member)
– Evaluation & Continuous Development
– Knowledge of Industry and Organisation
Internal Control Mechanisms
– Internal Controls and Risk Management
– Three-Lines of Defence model
Intra-Board Relations
– Effective Meetings
CSR, ESG and Sustainability
– Definitions of Relevant Terms
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
– Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
– Sustainability
– The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
– ESG, Sustainability, and the Role of the Board
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
• 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
AGRC Certificate in Risk Management
• 25-30 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies.
• A study guide.
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
• 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance
• 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
– Staff working in or aspiring to work in the compliance area.
– New graduates from any discipline.
– Staff involved in risk functions and internal or external audit.
– Those wanting to build a career in compliance in the fields of banking, insurance, or other financial services.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in Risk Management
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to risk management in the financial services industry. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. It is also suitable to professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in financial regulation.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to the main regulatory provisions in financial services and trends in corporate governance. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. It is also suitable to professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in financial regulation.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
AGRC Certificate in Risk Management
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 50
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued in PDF and sent by email within 48 hours of taking the exam.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £80.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.
Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.
You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.
The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam, one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.
AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and the training programme has been prepared by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), one of AGRC’s official training partners. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.
To register for this course, click on ”Add to Cart” above and follow the instructions to pay online. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us.
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