Corporate Affairs and Governance Masterclass

COURSE DURATION 5 DAYS

Dates:  24^th – 28^th August 2026

Introduction

The training course elaborates on the various roles and responsibilities of the Corporate Affairs function and its key involvement in all the processes of Governance within the Corporate. This training course will discuss the International Governance Standard codes and how Corporate Governance is measured and benchmarked. Delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge about Corporate Governance and its Guiding principles.

This ALARDI Africa course provides participants with a detailed understanding of the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Perspective, covering the Governance Framework at both the Board level (the Board Governance Framework) and the Executive management levels (the Assurance and Control Governance Framework). This training course also addresses Effective Organizational Compliance Management. It discusses in detail all aspects of the Risk Management vital process and its evolution into the implementation of an Integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.

This Masterclass in Corporate Affairs and Governance training  will highlight:

• Corporate Affairs Roles and Responsibilities
• Corporate Governance
• Principles of Good Corporate Governance
• Corporate Affairs Involvement in Corporate Governance
• The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Perspective
• Compliance and Compliance management
• Risk and Risk Management
• The GRC Assurance Model
• The GRC Disclosure and Reporting Model
• Corporate Affairs Involvement in GRC
• King IV Report on Corporate Governance

Objectives

• Learn all possible roles played by the Corporate Affairs function
• Understand their key involvement in the various Governance processes
• Explore a comprehensive Generic Governance model based on key principles and adaptable to any organization
• Discuss in detail the three components of the GRC perspective
• Learn about Compliance and how to implement an effective Compliance program
• Learn about Risk Management, its framework, and standard process
• Discuss models of Governance Assurance and Control within the organization
• Discuss the Integrated Model of Governance Disclosure and Reporting within the Organization
• Learn about the King IV standard code of Corporate Governance.

Organisational Impact

This Masterclass is of direct relevance to the Public Sector, Government, and Non-Governmental entities and authorities, which can achieve improvements in their operations through:

• Setting up a Corporate Affairs function
• Clear definition of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Corporate Affairs function
• Defining its Effective involvement in the Corporate Governance process
• Developing an Effective implementable Corporate Governance framework based on best practices and international standards
• Ensuring an Effective Compliance management program is being implemented
• Ensuring Risk management is implemented enterprise-wide in an Integrated model
• Adopting a comprehensive Disclosure and Reporting package

Personal Impact

This Masterclass will benefit participants by gaining knowledge that will enable them to have a better understanding of:

• Their Roles and Responsibilities within their respective functions
• The Corporate Governance structure is in place
• The Compliance program implemented and its related duties and obligations
• The Risk Management framework and its involvement in it

Who Should Attend?

This course targets a wide range of managers across all Business Units who are responsible for the successful implementation of the Risk / Compliance Management processes throughout the organization.

It is also targeting the Corporate Affairs, Assurance, and Control functions as well as Senior Management levels up to the CEO and Governing Body levels involved in setting the Governance structure of the Organization.

• Corporate Governance Officers / Professionals
• CEOs, Executive Directors
• Board Members, Committee Members
• Board Secretaries
• Chairs, Committee Chairs
• Senior management and Middle management
• Risk / Compliance Management Function
• Internal Audit Function, Internal Control Function

Training Methodology

A highly interactive masterclass, where all delegates will be encouraged to engage and participate, share, and gain from each other’s knowledge and experience.

This training course will employ a range of learning approaches, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, case studies, and syndicate discussions.

Course Outline

DAY 1. Corporate Affairs

• The Context of Corporate Affairs
• Corporate Affairs Practices
• Reputation Management / Media Relations
• Government Relations
• Stakeholder Relations / Investor Relations
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Role of Corporate Affairs in Strategic Decision Making

DAY 2. Corporate Governance

• What is Corporate Governance
• Need for Corporate Governance
• Principles for Good Corporate Governance
• ‘Core’ Principles
• ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’ (PDCA) Principles
• The 4 Ps of Corporate Governance
• Corporate Affairs Involvement in Corporate Governance

DAY 3. The GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Perspective

• The GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) perspective
• Compliance and Compliance Management
• Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
• Risk and Risk Management
• Risk Management Framework
• Risk Management Process
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

DAY 4. GRC Assurance, Disclosure, and Reporting 

• Good Governance Standard Framework
• The Three (3) Lines of Defense Model
• Role of Internal Control
• Role of Internal Audit
• Role of External Audit
• Integrated Reporting <,IR>, Framework
• Corporate Affairs Involvement in GRC

DAY 5. Governance Standard Codes 

• Good Governance: Guiding Principles
• King IV Report on Corporate Governance
• King IV Guiding Principles
• King IV Recommended Practices
• Governance Measurement and Benchmarking

Certificate

• On successful completion of this training course, the ALARDI Africa Certificate will be issued to the participants.

Venue:

Kenya-Nairobi                               Cost USD 1800

Tanzania-Arusha                          Cost USD 2100

Dates:  24^th – 28^th August 2026