Compliance and the Management of Compliance Risk Training Course

Target Audience

This course is designed for all Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML and CTF frameworks, their preventive measures, and an awareness of contemporary financial crime issues.

Course Format

The learning experience is delivered through a blend of:

• Guided group discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF breaches
• Comprehend the core elements of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organisations, including national and global initiatives to combat these crimes
• Outline the measures companies and their employees must take to safeguard against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks
• Explain how organisations may become targets for these financial crimes and identify key "red flags" to detect, prevent, and report suspicious or confirmed illicit activities
• Gain insight into significant emerging areas of financial crime

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for payment services compliance professionals who wish to develop, implement, and enforce a compliance programme within their organisation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a clear understanding of the regulations imposed by government regulators on payment service providers.
• Develop the internal policies and procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
• Implement a compliance programme that aligns with applicable laws.
• Ensure that all corporate processes and procedures adhere to the compliance programme.
• Protect the business's reputation and shield it from legal action.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

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

• Understand the key components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement compliance measures and manage regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for managers seeking to identify and mitigate fraud risks faced by eCommerce businesses.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the mechanisms behind eCommerce fraud.
• Analyze vulnerabilities within their organisation's eCommerce platform and operational processes.
• Assess their company's 'readiness' for implementing new anti-fraud measures.
• Effectively communicate and integrate suitable anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course offers an expert-led introduction to the newly enacted Accessibility Law, empowering developers with the practical skills needed to design, develop, and maintain fully accessible applications. Beginning with a contextual discussion on the law's significance and implications, the course transitions rapidly to hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

This foundational course offers participants a high-calibre, detailed understanding of key financial markets, including their objectives, functions, primary activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed as a blend of refresher content, educational material, and practical challenge, it ensures that all delegates maximise their learning outcomes. Active feedback and discussion are encouraged throughout the interactive sessions, moving beyond mere factual recall to foster deeper engagement.

The primary objective is to equip delegates with enhanced capabilities to address client needs and contextualise the services and markets in which they operate and participate.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process financial assets of an organisation in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use FinOps practices in an organisation to forecast costs, optimise processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimisation strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

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

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimisation.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

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

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimisation, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for developers and administrators who wish to produce software and products that are HiTRUST compliant.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the key concepts of the HiTrust CSF (Common Security Framework).
• Identify the HITRUST CSF administrative and security control domains.
• Gain insight into the various types of HiTrust assessments and scoring mechanisms.
• Understand the certification process and requirements for HiTrust compliance.
• Acquire best practices and tips for adopting the HiTrust approach.

ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager training equips you with the essential expertise and knowledge to assist organisations in implementing and managing Information Security controls as outlined in ISO/IEC 27002.

Upon completing this course, you may sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager” credential. Achieving a PECB Lead Manager Certification demonstrates that you have mastered the principles and techniques for implementing and managing Information Security Controls based on ISO/IEC 27002.

Who should attend?

• Managers or consultants aiming to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
• Project managers or consultants seeking to master the implementation process of an Information Security Management System
• Individuals responsible for information security, compliance, risk, and governance within an organisation
• Members of information security teams
• Expert advisors in information technology
• Information Security officers
• Privacy officers
• IT professionals
• CTOs, CIOs, and CISOs

Learning objectives

• Master the implementation of Information Security controls in accordance with the framework and principles of ISO/IEC 27002
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods, and techniques required for the effective implementation and management of Information Security controls
• Comprehend the interrelationships between the components of Information Security controls, including responsibility, strategy, acquisition, performance, conformance, and human behaviour
• Understand the significance of information security for organisational strategy
• Master the implementation of information security management processes
• Master the formulation and implementation of security requirements and objectives

Educational approach

• This training is grounded in both theory and practice
• Lectures supplemented with examples based on real-world cases
• Practical exercises derived from case studies
• Review exercises designed to aid exam preparation
• Practice tests that mirror the certification exam

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training materials comprising over 500 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
• A participation certificate awarding 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
• In the event of an exam failure, you may retake the exam within 12 months at no additional cost

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is designed for accountants and bookkeepers aiming to utilise Xero for their bookkeeping duties.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain real-time visibility into cash flow.
• Connect bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns within Xero.
• Generate reports for sharing with team members.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of the financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp fundamental financial and accounting concepts crucial for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyse financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets, and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Utilise break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led live training, offered South Africa (online or onsite), is designed for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralised applications that can be easily integrated with digital banking systems.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing applications with OBP API.
• Understand the Open Bank Project architecture, technology, and concepts.
• Learn how to use and customize OBP API to develop and build applications for banking.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes in OBP.
• Implement security and integrations in OBP API connectors and adapters.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is targeted at application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for the SAP S/4HANA financials module.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) of FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings of FA with SAP S/4HANA.