Compliance and the Management of Compliance Risk Training Course

Audience

This course is designed for all Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML/CTF principles and prevention strategies, alongside an awareness of other contemporary Financial Crime issues.

Course Format

The learning experience combines several engaging methods:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate methods for preventing AML and CTF activities.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key components of AML and CTF relevant to their organisations, as well as the national and international initiatives aimed at combating these crimes.
• Define the strategies companies and their employees must adopt to mitigate the risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Explain how organisations can become targets for these crimes and identify key 'red flags' to help detect, prevent, and report any suspected or actual criminal behaviour.
• Identify and understand other critical 'hot spots' within the realm of Financial Crime.

The course 'Fundamentals of Financial Markets: Banking Overview' enables an understanding of the structure of financial markets, retail banking, and investment banking. Participants will gain fundamental theoretical knowledge useful in projects related to this area. The course covers key terms, the functions of financial markets, various types of banks, and financial instruments.

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

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

• Comprehend the key components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and formulate 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 who want to identify and reduce the risk of fraud affecting e-commerce merchants.

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

• Understand how e-commerce fraud occurs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities in their company's e-commerce platform and processes.
• Assess a company's readiness for adopting new anti-fraud measures.
• Communicate and incorporate appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

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

This introductory course provides participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of key financial markets, including their purpose, functions, primary activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed to serve as a refresher, an educational resource, and a challenge, the course ensures that all attendees derive maximum value. Active feedback and discussion are encouraged throughout the interactive sessions, which go beyond mere facts to engage delegates in meaningful dialogue.

The core objective is to equip all course delegates with the enhanced ability to manage client relationships and ongoing needs, while placing the services and markets they trade in within the proper context.

This instructor-led live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) targets cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who intend to record, manage, monitor, and process an organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to leverage FinOps practices within their organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and carry out financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (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, optimization 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 optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (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 optimization, 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.

Information security threats and attacks increase and improve constantly. The best form of defense against them is the proper implementation and management of information security controls and best practices. Information security is also a key expectation and requirement of customers, legislators, and other interested parties.

This training course is designed to prepare participants in implementing an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of an ISMS and a framework for its continual management and improvement.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.

Who Can Attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in and concerned with the implementation of an ISMS
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an ISMS
• Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to information security requirements within an organization
• Members of an ISMS implementation team

General information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

Educational approach

• This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS.
• The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
• The exercises are based on a case study.
• The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Learning objectives

This training course will help you:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the operation of an information security management system and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the specific context of an organization
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an ISMS

This instructor-led live training (on-site or remote) is designed for accountants and bookkeepers seeking to utilize Xero for bookkeeping purposes.

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

• Gain real-time insights into cashflow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for distribution among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles that are essential for effective decision-making in business.

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

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as 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.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

Managing Open Source Software (OSS) involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of open-source components within an organization to ensure they are used securely, compliantly, and efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who want to implement best practices for managing open-source software in enterprise and government settings.

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

• Establish effective OSS policies and governance frameworks.
• Use SBOM and SCA tools to identify, track, and manage open-source dependencies.
• Mitigate risks associated with licensing and security vulnerabilities.
• Streamline OSS adoption while maximizing innovation and cost savings.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on demonstrations with OSS management tools.

Customization Options

• This course can be tailored to specific organizational OSS policies and toolchains. Please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live Payment Card Industry Professional training in Nigeria (online or onsite) provides an individual qualification for industry practitioners who wish to demonstrate their professional expertise and understanding of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

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

• Understand the payment process and the PCI standards designed to protect it.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities for entities involved in the payment industry.
• Have deep insight into, and understanding of, the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PCI DSS and how it applies to organizations that are involved in the transaction process.