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Implementing the Three Lines Model and Assurance Coordination

Shows risk, compliance and audit leaders how to move beyond siloed reporting by clarifying who owns risk, who oversees it and who provides independent assurance. Draws on African bank, retailer and public entity examples where duplicated controls and assurance gaps drained budgets. Participants leave with a practical role map and coordination calendar tailored to their organisation.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the roles and accountabilities within the three lines model.
  • Map risk ownership across operational, oversight and assurance functions.
  • Design an assurance coordination calendar that removes duplication and gaps.
  • Clarify the mandate and independence of risk, compliance and internal audit.
  • Build reporting lines that give the board a single view of assurance.
  • Develop an action plan to strengthen collaboration between the three lines.

Course outline

  1. 01Foundations of the Three Lines Model
  2. 02First Line Risk and Control Ownership
  3. 03Second Line Oversight and Challenge
  4. 04Third Line Independent Assurance
  5. 05Mapping Assurance Coverage and Gaps
  6. 06Coordinating an Annual Assurance Plan
  7. 07Reporting a Unified Assurance View to the Board
  8. 08Building a Collaboration and Improvement Roadmap

Who should attend

Risk managers, compliance officers, internal auditors and heads of governance responsible for coordinating assurance across an organisation.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Online3US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Durban3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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