Dive into the essential principles and practices that underpin successful governance in both business and public sector organizations. This module illuminates the core elements of governance codes, ethical behavior standards and the critical role of risk management.

Gain insights into the significance of internal control systems and internal audits and learn how these tools provide invaluable assurance for the stewardship of public finance. Explore counter-fraud measures integral to robust governance, ensuring you are equipped to protect your organization from risks.

Discover the key considerations for designing an optimal organizational structure and managing human resources effectively. Uncover the intricacies of performance management systems, identify key information sources, and understand the importance of balancing financial and non-financial performance measures for strategic governance success.

The GRM course prepares students to lead with confidence and integrity in any organizational setting. Through this comprehensive course, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of essential governance principles, including the requirements of ethical behavior and governance codes applicable to both business and public sector organizations.

• Learn to effectively manage risks through robust internal control systems, internal audits, and counter-fraud measures. Understand the dynamics of risk and how to assess, cluster, and mitigate it.

• Explore different organizational configurations and human resource management practices that contribute to effective governance. Understand how to design and manage structures to enhance organizational performance.

• Acquire the skills to develop and implement performance management systems. Learn how to balance financial and non-financial performance measures to achieve strategic goals.

• Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills that are highly valued in finance and governance roles, enhancing your potential for career progression and leadership positions.

Join the GRM course and transform your governance expertise, preparing you to lead with confidence and integrity in any organizational setting.

Live virtual training with a Governance and Public Sector Accountability Expert

Access to class recordings after each class

Office hours starting after session 3 with access to the instructor to work through examples and ask questions

Learning material, including practice exercises and examples, recordings and examination available in both official languages

A full day revision course

With the examination option*, you’ll be eligible to sit the proctored 3-hour final exam on December 6, 2024 (virtually - morning) and earn your certificate, CPD and credit towards the Canadian Public Finance Accreditation (CPFA).

*The final exam is sat globally on the same day on CIPFA’s ROGO examination platform and is made up of multiple-choice questions, objective questions and scenario-based questions. One (1) exam sitting and one (1) exam re-sit are included in the price. Additional exam sitting will be at the additional cost of $210.00. Exams can be sat on set dates in June, September, December and March. 50% is required to pass the exam.