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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Compliance is an important aspect of every organization or sector, and failing to analyze and respond to threats can have disastrous consequences for the company. The Compliance Essentials online course teaches about the essential concepts of compliance management, allowing them to help reduce the liabilities and minimize the financial and legal consequences of infringement.

The Compliance Essentials Training is designed by experts, which leverages the King IV Code and Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP) framework to give the required concepts and rules for working in the compliance arena. The course instills confidence to handle possible difficulties and offer suggestions to the team.

The Compliance Essentials Syllabus delves into the importance, extent, and difficulties of compliance in the organisation and within the wider regulatory landscape. Following completion of this course, candidates will be granted a one-year membership of Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA). The first online beginner compliance course backed by the University of Cape Town builds confidence to resolve fundamental compliance concerns while being advised by legal specialists.

The Highlights

  • 6 weeks duration
  • Shareable certificate
  • Assessments and projects
  • Online learning
  • Split fee option available
  • Downloadable resources
  • University of Cape Town offering
  • Self-paced learning
  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • 6-10 hours per week

Programme Offerings

  • online learning
  • Live polls
  • quizzes
  • Infographics
  • video lectures
  • Offline resources
  • Self-paced learning
  • Case Studies

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesUCT Cape Town

Fee type

Fee amount in INR

Compliance Essentials fees

Rs. 53,674  

  • The Compliance Essentials fees are Rs. 53,674. The program fee should be paid at the time of registration. 
  • Candidates can either pay the full amount or choose the split method of payment for paying the fee in 2 payments. 
  • A 3% surplus will be added to the total fee if the candidate opts for a split payment option. The fee can be paid via EFT/Bank transfer or debit/credit card.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Compliance Essentials certification, learners must meet all the requisites listed in the coursebook. Learners will be given access to the coursebook after getting admission. Candidates are assessed with a set of continuous projects. Candidates must complete the learning plan, course modules, live polls, assignments, projects, and case studies to get certified.

What you will learn

Financial ManagementKnowledge of banking

After completing the Compliance Essentials certification courses from UCT, Learners will develop the capacity to break into a booming market by using their expertise in South African compliance rules and regulations, as well as improve their understanding of financial management and how to relate the rules and regulations with the organization. Candidates will get a strong knowledge of the role compliance performs in an organisation, as well as they will gain confidence to take on that responsibility.


Who it is for

  • Candidates who have zero experience of compliance but a strong desire to work in the industry can enrol in this course.
  • People looking to advance their careers or upskill in the function of compliance in a business.
  • Individuals whose jobs in their organizations involve compliance functions can join this course to improve their knowledge.

Admission Details

The procedure of admission in the Compliance Essentials course is totally online, candidates will have to follow the step-by-step process:

  • Open the official course detail page.
  • Locate the ‘Register’ button on the course detail page and further proceed
  • Mark the consent box to agree with the terms & conditions of the website
  • Create a profile by filling in personal details
  • Provide the billing address and fill in the sponsor details if someone is paying your fee.
  • Complete the payment and begin the course.

The Syllabus

  • Recognise the need for a compliance function
  • Define compliance and compliance risk
  • Discuss the value of compliance for contemporary organisations
  • Review the scope of compliance
  • Outline the roles and responsibilities of the compliance function

  • Discuss the triple bottom line in terms of ethical leadership and sustainable development
  • Describe the importance of corporate governance in relation to compliance
  • Articulate the importance of stakeholder inclusivity for effective compliance management
  • Determine the various stakeholders in an organisational setting

  • Review different types of organisational structures
  • Identify the mandate of a compliance function in an organisation
  • Identify how to model internal regulations to provide assurance and defence against risk
  • Identify conflicts of interest between the compliance function and the organisational structure
  • Discuss the importance of an independent compliance function
  • Show how a compliance function can achieve its mandate

  • Discuss the overlap between the regulatory universe and the compliance universe
  • Define the concept of a regulatory universe
  • Deduce how the compliance universe impacts various stakeholders
  • Determine the compliance universe for a specific organisational context

  • Articulate the challenges of interpreting ambiguous legislation
  • Recognise the need for a multifaceted approach to reading the law effectively
  • Evaluate and interpret legislation using the purposive approach
  • Deduce how the purposive approach aids in the interpretation of ambiguous legislation

  • Articulate the subjectivity of risk management
  • Interpret the nature of compliance risk for an organisation
  • Deduce the impact of risk on organisations due to regulatory non-compliance
  • Reflect on the key outcomes of this course
  • Assess legislation to identify risk drivers relevant to an organisational context

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What should I study to become a compliance manager?

The University of Cape Town offers a specific course of compliance essentials that helps in becoming a compliance manager.

2: What is the best compliance certification?

A certificate from Africa’s leading University of Cape Town is one of the best and reputed compliance certifications.

3: Why is compliance and ethics training important?

Compliance training is important because it teaches employees how to stay in obedience and guides them on how to address any compliance issues they come across.

4: Is compliance a good career?

A career in compliance is very exciting, rewarding, and satisfying.

5: What is the purpose of compliance training?

The main purpose of compliance training is to raise awareness and enable people to effectively manage themselves in any scenario.

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