Planning and Risk Assessment Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced finance and asset management professionals aiming to optimize asset tracking, control, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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

• Classify and configure fixed assets in accordance with IFRS regulations.
• Oversee asset creation, acquisition, and capitalization processes.
• Implement robust control measures for asset tracking and monitoring.
• Apply suitable depreciation and amortization methods.
• Effectively manage asset movements, transfers, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance and accounting professionals who want to effectively manage, value, and audit fixed assets in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the life cycle and classification of fixed assets.
• Apply local and international accounting standards to asset valuation and depreciation.
• Oversee fixed assets using appropriate controls, tools, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and tax frameworks pertinent to asset management and reporting.

Course Objective:

Ensure that participants develop a solid foundation in GRC processes and capabilities, along with the necessary skills to effectively integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal control, and compliance activities.

Course Overview:

• Key GRC terminology and definitions
• Core principles of GRC
• Essential components, practices, and activities
• Integration of GRC with related disciplines

Overview

Globally, regulators are increasingly tying the level of risk assumed by banks to the capital they must hold. Consequently, banks and financial services firms are adopting risk-based management practices more extensively. As banks, their products, regulatory frameworks, and the global market grow in complexity, effective risk management becomes increasingly challenging. A critical lesson from the banking crises of the past five years is that risks are deeply interconnected; therefore, banks must comprehend these interactions to manage them efficiently.

Key features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulations.
• A detailed review of the primary risks banks face.
• Industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management across the entire organization.
• The use of governance techniques to foster a group-wide culture that ensures everyone actively participates in managing risks in alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives.
• An exploration of the challenges risk managers may encounter in the future.

The course extensively utilizes case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at various banks will be analyzed throughout the course to highlight instances where risk management failed and to identify actions that could have prevented losses.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to assist bank management in delivering an appropriate integrated strategy for managing the complex and evolving risks and regulations within today’s international banking environment. Specifically, this course aims to provide senior-level management with an understanding of:

• Major risks within the financial industry and the key international risk regulations.
• Methods to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities while maximizing returns.
• The interaction between different risk types and how banks utilize an integrated approach for their management.
• Corporate governance and best practice approaches for managing the diverse interests of stakeholders.
• How to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimizing unnecessary risk-taking.

Who should attend this seminar

This course is designed for individuals who are new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, or those wishing to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It is particularly useful for:

• Board-level bank management.
• Senior managers.
• Senior risk managers and analysts.
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management.
• Internal auditors.
• Regulatory and compliance personnel.
• Treasury professionals.
• Asset and liability managers and analysts.
• Regulators and supervisory professionals.
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry.
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers.

This training course centers on the information security risk management process defined by ISO/IEC 27005 and the standard's structural framework.

It offers a comprehensive overview of the guidelines within ISO/IEC 27005 for managing information security risks, covering key activities such as establishing context, risk assessment, risk treatment, communication and consultation, documentation and reporting, as well as monitoring and review.

Upon completion of the training, participants may register for the Foundation Exam. Successful candidates are eligible to apply for the "PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation" certification.
Foundation Exam (additional cost): Duration: 1 hour, Questions: 40, Location: Online

A PECB Foundation certificate validates that you possess knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, methodologies, processes, and management approaches essential for information security risk management.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate professionals aiming to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems through RCA methodologies.

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

• Understand essential concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply different RCA tools to identify the root cause of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

INTRODUCTION

Globalisation, transformed markets, intense competition and new technologies have converged to make organisational management focus more sharply on making certain that every internal programme and project achieves all intended results. Stakeholders are demanding that the internal and external forces of change are managed with the type of programmes that will enable the organisation to thrive in the face of change. Holding departments accountable for results is the essence of this unique seminar that presents the principles and practices on which Results-Based Management (RBM) is founded.

This Results-Based Management training course enables staff and managers to align, develop and review ongoing planning and reporting that is essential to the success of any public or private programme. This training seminar provides an understanding of the processes needed to bring different business teams together to (a) better manage and measure the outcomes of their respective programmes and projects; (b) keep a project under control; and (c) achieve stated objectives and goals.  

This training course will highlight:

• The multiple processes of Results Based Management (RBP)
• The critical role of monitoring in demonstrating the performance of programs and projects and in steering the implementation process towards the intended results
• Developing realistic programme objectives and measures to assess project outcomes and impact
• Developing a results-based project framework
• Project and program scheduling and reporting
• Monitoring, evaluating and strengthening the effectiveness of a program

OBJECTIVES

This training course is designed to achieve five key objectives.  At the end of the session you will learn how to:

• Apply current best practices in Results-Based Management (RBM) 
• Demonstrate how to realise the potential for Results-Based Management (RBM) 
• Design a RBM approach for involving all stakeholders
• Control RBM projects and measure outcomes
• Enable your teams to apply Results-Based Management (RBM) in their own activities

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training seminar uses a number of learning tools including but not limited to:

• Case studies on real life examples of RBM
• Round table discussion groups to review and qualify the actual projects - ongoing or at the planning stage - by members of the group
• Video references on examples of the skills necessary to achieve results
• Presentation media on the steps to achieve RBM
• Open discussions on ideas and experiences with the participants

ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

The organisation will benefit from this training seminar in the following ways:

• Improve the understanding of the principles, norms, standards, processes and responsibilities governing planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Overcome any resistance to using Results-Based Management
• Develop more efficient methods of controlling cost and outcomes
• Help staff members bring results to the forefront of their ongoing planning and reporting documents on a regular basis
• Overcome the pitfalls of project plans that delay and burden projects

PERSONAL IMPACT

The participants of this RBM training seminar enjoy many benefits personally and professionally in the following manner:

• Helping staff learn to focus on the issues that deliver the maximum results to their on-going planning and hard work
• Improving the communication skills that win over important stakeholder “buy-in” to improve their expectations to gain their power of influence
• Reduce the risks of carrying forth long projects that could lead to disappointing results and possible failure
• Learn the importance of monitoring and evaluation techniques to indicate the way to successful results
• Overcome the resistance from stakeholders by enabling solid evidence that secures your funding

WHO SHOUD ATTEND?

The NobleProg course “Result-Based Management” is designed to benefit experienced managers from any specialism within your organisation who have responsibility for successful execution of programmes and projects. It will develop high level managerial skills that are vital in achieving and sustaining continuous performance improvement.

This training course will particularly benefit the following professionals:

• Strategic and Operational Planning Specialists
• Supply Chain and Logistics Team Members
• Financial Managers
• Marketing and Business Development Staff
• Human Resource Managers

The primary objective of this program is to shift the audit process from a reactive approach focused on "finding" faults to a proactive strategy centered on "prevention." By mastering Root Cause Analysis, the Internal Audit team will specifically target the elimination of recurring findings. This ensures that once a weakness is identified, the resulting recommendations provide a permanent solution, thereby protecting the company's operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Failing to implement structured RCA creates a high-risk environment:

• Financial Erosion: Unresolved root causes within financial processes result in cumulative losses that increase over time.
• Resource Wastage: Auditors spend 40% more time re-auditing the same failed controls rather than focusing on new strategic risks.
• Diminished Authority: Continuously reporting the same issues undermines the Audit Division's influence with senior management and auditees.

This instructor-led, live training session in Slovakia (online or on-site) targets intermediate-level internal auditors seeking to improve their audit efficacy through the use of structured RCA techniques.

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

• Grasp RCA methodologies and their role in internal auditing.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of audit findings.
• Apply RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans based on RCA findings.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to improve risk management.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level safety professionals and operational managers who wish to enhance their ability to investigate incidents, identify systemic weaknesses, and design effective corrective and preventive actions.

Course Objectives:

• This is a one-day course. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
  • Define risk, its origins, and its business impact, thereby increasing their awareness of the subject.
  • Identify specific instances that help organizations limit and, ideally, eliminate risk.
  • Proactively forecast potential risks and challenges.
  • Learn various techniques to identify, mitigate, and control risk.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to strengthen the organization's overall risk management framework.

Audience:

• All Management Roles
• Accountable Managers, Safety or Risk Post Holders
• Prospective Managers looking to elevate their risk & safety management skills.

Overview:

This course explores the distinct components of a contemporary risk management process by focusing on the development of a Safety Management System (SMS). It illustrates how these elements can effectively manage risk within modern socio-technical environments. Establishing an efficient SMS has become a widely adopted methodology for handling risk in complex, safety-critical systems. Participants will gain the capability to construct and adapt safety and risk frameworks within their specific areas of expertise. While the concept of SMS is not novel, it is increasingly mandated by regulations and accreditation schemes in high-performance industries. The course utilizes SMS frameworks from industries with high residual risk as benchmark standards. These principles are examined by consultant practitioners through a blend of theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience. Additionally, the boundaries and interactions with other management systems, such as Quality and Environmental, will be explored.

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

• Understand the foundations of safety management systems.
• Identify strategies to mitigate the impact of new and developing technologies by applying SMS principles.
• Develop the structure of their own Safety & Risk Management System against a benchmark.

Format of the Course:

• Facilitated and group discussion.
• Scenario based presentations, briefings and accident analysis.
• Break out scenario workshops and group presentation.

Target Audience:

• All Management Roles.
• Accountable Managers, Safety or Risk Post Holders.
• Experienced Managers looking to elevate their risk & safety management skills.

Overview:

This course examines the key drivers of safety, risk, and potential corporate liability. These three domains require focused attention, as they are all undergoing significant transformation as we progress into the twenty-first century. The course employs a 'systems thinking' approach as a methodology for managing complex systems. The recent global pandemic has accelerated change in numerous areas of corporate strategy, and this programme aims to distil some of the primary themes within contemporary management thinking. We explore how to effectively mitigate emergent threats arising from the onset of digitalisation in our society. The course features a number of high-profile case studies from various industries, which are analysed and discussed collectively, with candidates presenting them from multiple perspectives. Cultural assessment techniques will be explored and applied to real-world data. Participants will undergo mock cross-examination by the instructors to gain insight into what legal systems evaluate when assessing corporate liability after risk mitigation has failed. The course equips participants with the confidence to engage directly in risk-based decisions within a complex operating environment.

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

• Understand the foundations of corporate criminal liability.
• Understand the nature of complex systems and how to manage within them.
• Identify strategies to mitigate the impact of new technologies on risk strategies.
• Enhance the resilience of their risk management system.

Format of the Course:

• Facilitated and group discussion.
• Scenario based presentations, briefings and case study analysis.
• Break out scenario workshops and group presentation.