Compliance and the Management of Compliance Risk Training Course

Target Audience

This course is designed for Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and their preventive measures, along with a comprehensive awareness of other pertinent and current financial crime challenges.

Course Delivery Method

The training is delivered through a blended approach comprising:

• Guided group discussions
• Presentations supported by slides
• Analysis of real-world case studies
• Practical illustrative examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF activities
• Comprehend the core components of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organizations, alongside an understanding of national and international initiatives aimed at combating these crimes
• Define the appropriate measures for an organization and its employees to mitigate risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Identify how a company may become a target for such activities and recognize key "red flags" that aid in identifying, preventing, and reporting suspicious or confirmed criminal acts
• Gain insight into other significant "hot spots" within the realm of Financial Crime

The course "Fundamentals of Financial Markets: Banking Overview" helps participants understand the structure of financial markets, retail banking, and investment banking. Participants will acquire basic theoretical knowledge useful in projects related to this area. The course covers key terminology, functions of financial markets, different types of banks, and financial instruments.

Finance / Management

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) 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 who want to identify and reduce the risk of fraud affecting eCommerce merchants.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend how eCommerce fraud occurs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities in their company's eCommerce platform and processes.
• Evaluate a company's 'readiness' to adopt new anti-fraud measures
• Communicate and implement appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• To request a 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, develop, and maintain fully accessible applications. Beginning with a contextual discussion on the law's importance and implications, the course rapidly transitions into hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

This introductory course offers participants a comprehensive and practical understanding of the key financial markets, including their objectives, operations, core activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed to serve as both a refresher and an educational deep-dive, while also challenging existing knowledge, the program aims to maximize the value derived by all delegates. Active feedback and discussion are encouraged throughout the interactive sessions, which go beyond simple factual presentation to foster engagement.

The primary goal is to ensure that upon completion, all participants are significantly better equipped to address client requirements and contextualize the services and markets in which they operate and participate.

This instructor-led live training in Nairobi (online or onsite) is designed for cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who seek to record, manage, monitor, and process their organization's financial assets using cloud solutions.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to utilize FinOps practices within an organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for 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 Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level cloud financial management professionals aiming to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

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

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Comprehend complex FinOps practices, such as cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills for applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare effectively for a successful pass 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 (onsite or remote) is tailored for accountants and bookkeepers looking to utilize Xero for their bookkeeping needs.

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

• Gain real-time insights into cash flow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero to facilitate bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns within Xero.
• Generate reports for seamless sharing among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (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.

Open Source Software (OSS) Management involves the oversight of the lifecycle of open-source components within an organization, ensuring their secure, compliant, and efficient utilization.

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

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

• Implement effective OSS policies and governance frameworks.
• Utilize SBOM and SCA tools to identify, track, and manage open-source dependencies.
• Mitigate risks related to licensing and security vulnerabilities.
• Streamline OSS adoption to maximize innovation and cost savings.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on demonstrations using 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 Kenya (online or onsite) offers a professional qualification for industry practitioners aiming to showcase their expertise and deep understanding of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the payment process and the PCI standards established to safeguard it.
• Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of entities within the payment industry.
• Gain profound insight into and understanding of the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PCI DSS and its application to organizations involved in the transaction process.