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IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

Understanding Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance in a Digital Age

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 London $ 5,950
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 Online $ 3,950

Introduction

This intensive 5-day training course on IT Governance, Risk and Compliance offers attendees a comprehensive primer on optimizing IT governance to align with organizational goals. Participants will gain expertise to implement governance frameworks that enhance strategic IT decision-making in support of business objectives. 

Core focus areas include translating governance principles into practice, managing IT-related risks, and ensuring legal/regulatory compliance. Participants will be equipped to structure oversight processes that reduce operational and security exposures while proving due diligence. Training course completion provides the knowledge necessary to improve IT performance, build trust with partners, demonstrate transparency to stakeholders, and ultimately catalyse achievement of overarching enterprise strategies.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • The IT audit best practices
  • IT Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • IT Incident Response, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Most significant IT Governance, Risk and Compliance standards
  • The Basic Principles of Information Security

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Develop skills in identifying and combating threats related to IT security.
  • Learn about the whole range of cyber security risks, issues, and threats and how to put effective controls and solutions in place.
  • Develop policy and communications to help address IT governance, compliance, and compliance.
  • Understand how to communicate security awareness and training.
  • Improve working knowledge, global industry standards and best practices in IT Governance

Training Methodology

Participants to this training course will receive a thorough training using several techniques that include coverage of material, discussions, breakout exercises, videos, and tests. The hands-on breakout exercises will be performed in groups and will enable participants to apply the material to real world scenarios with active discussions with other members of the group. Pre-tests and post-tests will measure what was learned in this training course.

Organisational Impact

The organization will benefit from understanding the principles and how effective IT governance, risk management, and compliance can be implemented and how it provides multiple benefits as below:

  • Improved alignment between IT functions and business objectives
  • Reduced IT-related operational and regulatory risks
  • Optimization of technology investments
  • Increased reliability of systems essential for operations
  • Enhanced trust and confidence with customers/partners
  • Overall support for meeting strategic goals

Personal Impact

The participants will gain or enhance their understanding of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance. At the conclusion of this training course, you will have the knowledge to:

  • Serve as an influential leader managing IT governance.
  • Implement governance frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, ISO
  • Conduct IT risk assessments and audits
  • Track and analyse key risk metrics.
  • Oversee compliance controls and training.
  • Provide IT oversight for boards and executives.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for all the people involved in IT operations, software, services, IT infrastructure, those involved in cybersecurity, management, project management and auditing

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • CIOs, IT directors/managers
  • Compliance officers
  • Risk managers
  • IT auditors
  • Operations managers
  • Finance/budget decision makers
  • Legal counselors/advisors
  • Business strategists
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of IT Governance

  • Principles of IT governance
  • Strategic alignment: Linking IT & business goals
  • IT governance frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, ISO
  • Organization, structure, and duties of committees
  • IT governance metrics and reporting tools
Day 2

IT Risk Management Strategies

  • Different categories of IT risks
  • Risk management planning/frameworks
  • Risk identification, analysis and response
  • Key risk indicators and monitoring
  • Risk optimization and integration
Day 3

IT Regulatory Compliance

  • Understanding regulations like SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA
  • Privacy laws and data security policies
  • IT compliance audits and controls
  • Reporting processes for transparency
  • Staff training essentials
Day 4

Implementing IT Governance

  • Integration of governance into IT decisions
  • Budgeting with business case analyses
  • Executing on frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, CMMI
  • Developing IT strategy aligned to business
Day 5

Sustaining Effective IT Governance

  • Crafting an IT governance plan
  • Getting leadership buy-in
  • Making governance part of organizational culture
  • Review of key concepts & group discussion
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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