26 - 30 Oct 2025
Dubai (UAE)
Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Cost : 4900 € Euro
In today’s complex regulatory environment, compliance and audit functions have become critical in ensuring organizational integrity, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips participants with advanced skills to understand regulatory obligations, design and evaluate audit processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations. The training addresses the strategic role of compliance and internal auditing in reinforcing organizational governance and driving sustainable growth.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the key components of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Evaluate and implement effective audit practices and internal control mechanisms.
Identify and manage compliance risks.
Utilize tools and techniques to drive continuous improvement in compliance and audit operations.
Integrate compliance and auditing processes into the broader organizational strategy.
Foster a culture of ethical behavior and accountability across departments.
This course is highly interactive and includes:
Expert-led presentations and real-world case studies
Group discussions and workshops
Compliance simulations and audit exercises
Risk analysis and control design tasks
Continuous improvement planning sessions
Peer knowledge sharing and best practice identification
Organizations that invest in this training will gain:
Enhanced compliance posture and reduced risk of regulatory violations
Strengthened internal audit capabilities aligned with international standards
Improved integration of compliance with business performance metrics
Empowered staff capable of identifying inefficiencies and driving operational improvements
Increased trust from stakeholders through demonstrated commitment to ethical practices
This course is ideal for:
Compliance Officers and Managers
Legal and Regulatory Affairs Personnel
Internal Auditors and Risk Managers
Corporate Governance Specialists
Quality and Process Improvement Professionals
Senior Managers responsible for compliance strategy or audit oversight
Day 1: Foundations of Compliance and Corporate Governance
Introduction to corporate governance and the role of compliance
Global regulatory frameworks and key compliance standards (ISO, COSO, SOX)
Legal risk exposure and reputational risk
Roles and responsibilities in a compliance management system
Principles of ethical business conduct and anti-corruption measures
Case study: Corporate failures due to compliance breaches
Day 2: Internal Audits: Principles, Planning, and Execution
Internal audit vs. external audit: scope and function
Audit planning: risk-based approach and audit cycles
Internal controls and control frameworks
Audit tools, checklists, and evidence gathering
Reporting audit findings and follow-up procedures
Day 3: Compliance Risk Management and Reporting
Identifying and assessing compliance risks
Building a compliance risk register
Regulatory reporting and documentation best practices
Incident management and escalation protocols
Integrating compliance KPIs into performance reporting
Interactive session: Developing a compliance dashboard
Day 4: Continuous Improvement Techniques for Compliance Functions
Overview of continuous improvement models (PDCA, Six Sigma, Lean)
Applying process improvement tools to compliance functions
Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Monitoring and sustaining improvements
Building a compliance-centric improvement culture
Day 5: Embedding Compliance into Organizational Strategy
Compliance as a strategic enabler
Cross-functional collaboration with audit, legal, risk, and HR
Leadership and communication skills for compliance professionals
Building a culture of accountability and transparency
Benchmarking and measuring compliance maturity