Become a Certified GRC Professional (GRCP™) with PwC Academy

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In a world where there are never enough controls, upskilling of Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal audit and Internal controls professionals, developing their competencies and empowering them is becoming essential for every organisation.

We are pleased to announce that we are now an accredited OCEG training partner in the region and are helping our students and clients build on their GRC skills with the GRC Professional Certification (GRCP™).

The GRCP certification validates that you understand and can apply GRC in your organisation. It ensures that you have the versatile skill set to integrate and advise on governance, strategy, performance, risk, compliance, ethics, internal control, security, privacy, and audit activities. Rather than just focusing on a single discipline, GRCP integrates multiple disciplines and helps you become a versatile professional.

Who is it for

GRCP is perfect for anyone who works in - governance, strategy, performance, risk, compliance, ethics, internal control, security, continuity, audit, assurance, or IT. Professionals can use the GRCP in several scenarios:

Starter. By understanding and applying GRC capabilities, you get the full breadth of governance, strategy, risk, compliance, security, and audit, in any organisation.

Enhancer. Some professionals use the GRCP to enhance an existing certification in risk, compliance, security, or audit. GRCP helps to integrate audit concepts with business operations as well as governance, strategy, risk, compliance, and security.

Capstone. Some professionals use the GRCP as a capstone “on top of” a collection of existing certifications. Professionals with one or more audit certifications in disciplines find value in how GRCP cohesively pulls everything together into a framework and methodology.

What will you learn

The GRCP certification ensures that you have the understanding of GRC processes and capabilities. Here are some of the highlights:

Learn GRC fundamentals: Understand governance, risk management, and compliance principles
Establish key positions: Understand necessary roles for building GRC capability
Align risk management and compliance: Ensure they fit within your organisation's framework
Understand the OCEG GRC Capability Model
Develop and implement a GRC strategic plan

How will you prepare for the exam

The GRCP certification exam assesses your knowledge and ability to apply the GRC Capability Model. The exam content is weighted as follows:
30% GRC Key Concepts

Understand key concepts associated with:

Reliably Achieving Objectives
Reliably Addressing Uncertainty
Reliably Acting with Integrity

Understand key concepts associated with the Lines of Accountability™ and Integrated Action & Control Model™
Understand key concepts associated with measuring the GRC Capability Model

70% GRC Capability Model Details

Understand components, elements, and practices
Understand key actions and controls
Understand design and implementation considerations
Details are grouped by components

About the qualification body

OCEG is a leading GRC training and certification provider. They inform, empower, and help advance the careers of their 120,000+ members who work in governance, strategy, risk, compliance, security, and audit. With over 20 years of experience, OCEG provides a streamlined platform, authoritative models, and an all-in-one certification suite to help GRC Professionals develop versatile skills, empowering them to achieve Principled Performance. Learn More

Schedule

Programme details to be announced soon; watch this space.

FAQs

Do I need to recertify every year?

No! You only need to pass the exam once every five (5) years. Continuing education requirements is used to ensure that you stay current with new developments.
How long is my certificate valid?

1. When a certificate is awarded, it is awarded for a full year starting on the day you passed the exam.
2. Your first full year has no CPE requirement (because you spent at least 8 hours preparing for and taking the exam).
3. Starting your second year, you must earn at least eight (8) credits of continuing education related to the certification topic annually.
4. When a certificate renews, it renews for a full year. Automatic renewal on the day of certificate expiration happens if both of these conditions are true: a) Member has an active AAP and b) CPE requirement has been met (if applicable).
5. If the expiration date passes and you do not meet both conditions, you have a grace period of 90 days to fulfill the requirements (renewing your AAP and/or getting enough credits). After the grace period is over, your certification gets deleted from our records, and certificates are no longer available for display.
What is on the GRCP Exam?
The GRCP certification exam covers both awareness (definitions, terms, and lists) and the application of concepts and knowledge of the GRC Capability Model. The exam breaks out as follows:
15% General Knowledge
Understand key terms and definitions related to GRC
Understand key principles and business drivers behind GRC
Understand the benefits of integrating GRC - Understand how GRC relates to other disciplines/professions
85% GRC Capability Model Details
Understand components, elements, and practices
Understand key actions and controls
Understand design and implementation considerations
Learn – 20%, Align – 30%, Perform – 30%, Review – 5%
How do I schedule the GRCP Exam?

All of the exams are online and available at any time. No need to schedule!
How long does it take to prepare for GRCP?

Preparation time varies based on your experience. People who pass the exam report anywhere from 2 hours to 40 hours of preparation before the exam.This wide range is explained by the differences in background. If you are more experienced in governance, strategy, risk, compliance, ethics, security, or audit, then less time may be required to prepare vs. someone who is new to GRC.