This certificate is awarded jointly by the Professional Development Institute (PDI) and Governance Academy.
Certificate overview
The Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Expert (GRCE) certificate is a comprehensive professional qualification designed to equip participants with integrated knowledge and practical skills across governance structures, board effectiveness, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance.
The program adopts international best practices and frameworks—such as COSO— to enable professionals to operate effectively within both local and global business environments. The GRCP program supports organizations in strengthening oversight, managing risk proactively, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing long-term sustainability.
What you will learn
Understand the evolution, principles, and global frameworks of corporate governance
Apply governance best practices aligned with international standards
Define and execute the roles and responsibilities of boards and board committees
Implement effective risk management and internal control systems using the COSO framework
Identify, assess, and monitor risks using Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Integrate governance, risk management, and compliance into a unified GRC framework
Develop and manage regulatory compliance programs
Build a practical compliance management framework that supports organizational strategy
Enhance organizational transparency, accountability, and decision-making
Curriculum
5 modules
- 01The Concept, Frameworks, and Importance of Governance
- 02Core Roles of Board Members
- 03Risk Management — Framework and Application
- 04Regulatory Compliance
- 05GRC Framework Model
Who it is for
- Board members and board secretaries
- Senior executives
- Governance, risk, and compliance officers
- Internal auditors and risk managers
- Legal, compliance, and regulatory professionals
- Finance and control professionals
- Professionals working in regulated sectors
- Aspiring leaders seeking GRC roles
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
- Have professional experience in the field.
- Sit for and pass the certification examination.
- Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.
Exam Requirements
Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.
- 60% passing grade
- Exam available in a range of different languages
- 2 Hours duration
- The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
- All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
- The exam duration is (2) hours.
- Passing grade 60%
- Each exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
