A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World

Understanding the Role of Risk Management During Pandemic

Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

24-28 Aug 2026
Dubai
$5,950
16-20 Nov 2026
London
$5,950
18-22 Jan 2027
Paris
$5,950
05-09 Apr 2027
Amsterdam
$5,950
23-27 Aug 2027
Dubai
$5,950
15-19 Nov 2027
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Managing businesses in uncertain and post-crisis environments requires structured decision-making, strong governance, and an integrated approach to risk. This Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World Training Course is designed to equip management members at all organizational levels with the knowledge and practical understanding required to operate effectively under the new norms shaped by lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The course focuses on strengthening awareness of emerging risks, improving risk assessment practices, and enhancing monitoring and reporting mechanisms that support informed business decisions. Participants will explore how effective risk management contributes to operational stability, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience. By examining real business and financial lessons from the pandemic, this training course supports organizations in adapting to evolving uncertainties while maintaining strong governance and control frameworks.

The Understanding the Role of Risk Management During Pandemic Training Course also highlights the alignment between Enterprise Risk Management, internal audit functions, and compliance processes to ensure a coordinated and sustainable response to crisis-driven challenges.

Key Focus Areas of This Course:

  • Understanding the role of risk management during pandemic and post-crisis situations
  • Exploring Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) taxonomies relevant to modern business risks
  • Governance structures, regulatory requirements, and implementation challenges
  • Applying risk-based audit methodologies and compliance approaches
  • Examining the relationship between Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance
  • Drawing practical business and financial insights from Pandemic experiences

What are the goals?

This training course aims to build a strong conceptual and practical foundation in governance, risk management, and compliance during times of crisis. Participants will gain clarity on how structured risk frameworks support stability, accountability, and strategic decision-making in challenging environments.

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

  • Understand risk assessment processes, risk categories, taxonomies, and classifications
  • Understand the role of risk management during pandemic and post-crisis periods
  • Align risk management and compliance within organizational governance structures
  • Understand core concepts related to Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Recognize the relationship between Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance
  • Learn key business and financial lessons derived from the pandemic
  • Apply governance and risk principles to enhance organizational resilience and control

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in governance, risk oversight, and organizational decision-making across various business functions. It is suitable for individuals seeking to strengthen their understanding of risk-based approaches in complex and uncertain environments.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Officers involved in corporate governance and company secretarial functions
  • Professionals responsible for risk management and compliance activities
  • Internal auditors and internal control managers
  • Officers involved in strategy development, finance, and legal functions
  • Managers responsible for operational oversight and business continuity planning
  • Professionals supporting regulatory compliance and governance frameworks

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course is delivered using a range of proven adult learning techniques designed to maximize engagement, understanding, and knowledge retention. The approach encourages active participation while ensuring that theoretical concepts are clearly linked to real-world business scenarios.

Participants will benefit from a balanced mix of structured lectures, facilitated discussions, practical exercises, and collaborative group activities. Brainstorming sessions and experience-sharing discussions allow participants to reflect on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and relate them to their organizational contexts.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on practical application, enabling participants to connect governance, risk management, audit, and compliance concepts in a meaningful and actionable way. This interactive learning environment supports deeper insight, critical thinking, and professional development.

The Course Content

Day One: Corporate Governance (CG)
  • What is CG and why it is very important? What is the added value of governance?
  • Barriers and obstacles that prevent full implementation of CG
  • Role of Board Members and Top Management in maintaining CG
  • External & internal parties involved in governance process
  • Business Benefits of Integrating CG Activities
Day Two: Risk Catalog & Risk Taxonomies
  • What is Enterprise Risk Management and its Universe & its Framework
  • Fundamental Concepts of Enterprise Risk Management
  • Risk Control Self-Assessment, Key Risk Indicators & Key Performance Indicators
  • Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Identifying all organizational risks in any organization
Day Three: Role of Risk Management and Board of Directors at the COVID-19 Pandemic Time
  • Role of Risk Management Department at the pandemic times
  • Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Heat Map
  • Identifying new risks during pandemic hard times
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Examining Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Plans
Day Four: Risk-based Audit & Risk-based Compliance
  • Role of Internal Audit and Compliance Departments at the pandemic times
  • New Trend in Audit: Risk-based internal Audit
  • Auditing the Control Environment
  • How and why audit units move into Risk-based Audit programs
  • New Trend in Compliance: Risk-based internal Compliance
Day Five: Business and Financial Lessons Learnt during COVID-19
  • Lessons Revealed by COVID-19
  • Business Lessons Learned by Leaders during COVID-19
  • Financial Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Ten life lessons we learned from the COVID-19 outbreak

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX

Frequently Asked Questions

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We delivers training courses in carefully selected professional venues that provide a comfortable and productive learning environment. Classroom-based courses are typically hosted in premium international venues with modern facilities and dedicated training spaces designed to support effective learning. Participants also benefit from a professional setting that encourages networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with peers from diverse industries and backgrounds.

The Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

Absolutely. Coventry Academy provides customised in-house training solutions for organisations seeking a tailored learning experience. The Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World training course can be adapted to reflect your organisation’s objectives, industry requirements, operational challenges, and strategic priorities. Delivered exclusively for your team, customised training enables organisations to maximise relevance, encourage collaboration, and achieve targeted development outcomes. Our team will be pleased to discuss your requirements and develop a solution that aligns with your goals.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World training course will receive a Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate serves as formal evidence of participation and achievement and can support career progression, professional credibility, and ongoing development objectives. Where applicable, details regarding professional development credits or accreditation will be provided within the course information.

No prior experience is required to attend the Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World training course. The course is designed to accommodate participants from diverse professional backgrounds and varying levels of experience. While some familiarity with the subject matter may help participants gain additional value from certain discussions and activities, the course content is structured to ensure that both newcomers and experienced professionals can fully engage with the learning experience and benefit from the training.

The Managing Business in a Post-Crisis World training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.