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Governance & Compliance

Corporate Compliance Programme Design

An effective compliance programme prevents and detects misconduct and demonstrates good faith to regulators. This course covers compliance risk assessment, programme elements, policies and procedures, training and communication, monitoring and testing, investigations, reporting to the board and programme evaluation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Regulators expect compliance programmes that work in practice, not just on paper. This course helps you design or strengthen a risk-based programme.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses risk assessment workshops, programme design exercises, case studies and maturity assessments.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the elements of an effective compliance programme
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments
  • Develop policies, procedures and controls
  • Design training and communication
  • Monitor, test and investigate compliance
  • Report to the board and evaluate effectiveness
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Compliance officers and managers
  • Legal professionals
  • Risk managers
  • Internal auditors
  • Senior managers with compliance responsibilities
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Compliance risk assessment
  • Programme design
  • Policy management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Investigations
  • Board reporting
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Compliance Programme Foundations

  1. 09:00–09:54Purpose of compliance
  2. 09:54–10:48Regulatory expectations
  3. 10:48–11:00Programme elements
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Programme elements (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Three lines model
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Programme maturity

Day 2Risk Assessment

  1. 09:00–09:54Identifying compliance obligations
  2. 09:54–10:48Risk scoring
  3. 10:48–11:00Prioritisation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Prioritisation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Risk ownership
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Compliance risk assessment

Day 3Policies, Training and Culture

  1. 09:00–09:54Policy framework
  2. 09:54–10:48Training design
  3. 10:48–11:00Communication
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Communication (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Tone from the top
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Training plan

Day 4Monitoring and Investigations

  1. 09:00–09:54Monitoring and testing
  2. 09:54–10:48Data analytics
  3. 10:48–11:00Speak-up channels
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Speak-up channels (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Investigations
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Compliance failure

Day 5Governance and Evaluation

  1. 09:00–09:54Board and committee reporting
  2. 09:54–10:48Compliance KPIs
  3. 10:48–11:00Programme evaluation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Programme evaluation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Continuous improvement
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Compliance programme plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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