Governance, Risk, Compliance: A Hands-on Approach
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Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
NEXT INTAKE INFORMATION
18 – 19 Feb 2027 [Open for Registration]
ode of Delivery: In-person
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or once the maximum class size is met, whichever comes first.
Technology transformation is driving rapid changes in the business and regulatory environment.
Corporates will require quick thinking to respond to risk and compliance in new ways. It is important for corporates to develop an innovative approach to managing and enhancing corporate governance and risk management. This will ensure proper implementation of agile, effective and efficient processes to comply with increasing regulations.
Using the COVID-19 scenario, participants are guided through developing and implementing a risk analysis of how the pandemic affects the organisation – what plans need to be drawn in order to mitigate the risk and how to make use of opportunities (even in the face of challenges) to reliably achieve objectives.
TOPICS COVERED
This module is part of the Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk Management and Data Compliance programme.
Details
PRE-REQUISITE
Participants should preferably have tertiary qualifications and/or at least 3 years of working experience.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
For more information on assessment and re-assessment policy, click here.
Participants may be exempted from this module if they have any of the following qualifications:
Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) certification from Open Compliance & Ethics Group (OCEG)
Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk Management and Data Compliance
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk Management and Data Compliance issued by Singapore Management University.
Dr Kevin Shepherdson
CEO & Founder,
Straits Interactive
Kevin provides and drives the vision, strategy and innovation of the company’s Data Privacy, GRC (Governance, Risk Management & Compliance), Data Governance and Gen AI offerings that build upon the foundation of enabling trusted businesses and responsible marketing. He has also attained his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specialising in Generative AI from Golden Gate University. Previously, Kevin had a successful career riding on market and tech trends with leading MNCs in multimedia (Creative), Internet/Java (Sun) and Database/Cloud technology (Oracle). He is also the author of the books “99 Privacy Breaches to Beware of”, “The AI Factory” and “AI Ethical Breaches to Be Aware Of”. In 2021, Kevin was awarded the SkillsFuture Fellowship in recognition of his commitment to lifelong learning and skills mastery.
Dr Celine Chew
Head of Learning & Development,
Straits Interactive
As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Celine provides insights into the behavioural change and learning required for teams to embrace change initiatives. She offers comprehensive training for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and companies, propelling digital transformation in data protection and governance. She has attained her DBA I Generative AI and also has extensive training experience internationally and specialises in the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of learning. She is also an executive coach to senior executives in multinational and regional companies.
Goh Liang Kwang
Executive Advisor (Straits Interactive)
Mr. Goh Liang Kwang had served 42 years in the public service. He began his career in the Singapore Police Force in 1977 after a few years in the Singapore Armed Forces. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the Police Force with the last 17 years as the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Commissioner of Police. He has wide experience in key functional areas such as Strategic Planning, HR and Logistics, large scale capability development project planning and management, and critical incident management.
Fees & Funding
COMPANY-SPONSORED
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
SELF-SPONSORED
SME
NON-SME
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old
Permanent Resident
LTVP+
$654
After SWDA Funding 70%
$654
After SWDA Funding 70%
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old
International Participant
$2,180
(No Funding)
$2,180
(No Funding)
$2,180
(No Funding)
Please note that prices listed above are inclusive of the new 9% GST, applicable from January 1, 2024.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support.
Click here to find out more.
SELF SPONSORED
# SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
# Workfare Skills Support Scheme
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme in replacement of Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
COMPANY SPONSORED
# Enhanced Training Support Scheme
• Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than SGD100 million
• Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
• Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
• Trainers must not be a full-time national serviceman
• Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company’s SME’s status has been approved. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.
# Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here.
For more information, please refer to:
• AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
• Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
# SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
This course is eligible for SFEC funding. Companies should check their SFEC eligibility on the Business Grant Portal.
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Governance, Risk, Compliance: A Hands-on Approach
$ SGD 2180
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