# GRC Mentorship Program

> Source: https://lscs.io/grc-mentorship-course-details/
> A 6-month GRC Mentorship program for advanced professionals: manage risk, ensure compliance, and implement security controls with expert mentorship.

**From Policy to Practice: Your guide to a career in GRC.**

- 6 Months ( Instructor-Led )
- 130 Hours ( Self-Paced )

**Course Authored By:**

**Priyanka Chatterjee**

### PRICE:

### £150/month

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**Program Duration**

6 Months Intensive training

**In-Person, Virtual, Interactive**

Attend a live, instructor-led class at a location near you, or remotely

**Hands-on Labs (Online)**

Apply what you learn with exercises and labs

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**The GRC Mentorship Program provides students with foundational knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance through practical, scenario-based training. This program offers an immersive learning experience bridging the gap between technical security and business strategy. This 6-month course includes policy development exercises, compliance framework role plays, and career coaching for aspiring GRC professionals.**

## COURSE OVERVIEW

#### Don't just write policies. Become the strategic voice your organization needs.

This is a blended, practice-oriented program designed to transform aspiring individuals into job-ready Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals. Through structured weekly mentorship, real-world case studies, and guided projects, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to support GRC functions. This program will enable participants to understand how GRC frameworks support organisational resilience and regulatory compliance.

### The GRC Promise: From Compliance Checker to Strategic Advisor

We transform compliance anxiety into strategic confidence. Through expert-led mentorship and real-world scenarios you’ll actually face in the boardroom, this program builds operational confidence in the key areas that matter:

**Master the Frameworks:** Gain working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, CIS Controls, and ISO 31000 — not just theory, but practical application.

**Implement Effective Controls:** Design and manage policies that protect your organization while enabling business goals.

**Bridge the Gap:** Translate technical risks into business language, advise leadership with authority, and drive secure decision-making.

### Mentoring Benefits

- Learn directly from experienced GRC professionals and cybersecurity leaders
- Gain real-world exposure through practical case studies, templates, and simulations
- Build confidence in applying frameworks
- Receive personalized feedback and career guidance throughout the mentorship

### Course Mode of Delivery

- This program is delivered online, combining self- paced learning resources with live mentor-led sessions conducted through Microsoft Teams.
- Each week includes interactive discussions, case studies, and guided assignments to ensure practical learning and professional growth.

### Course Target Audience

This mentorship is ideal for:

- University graduates and early-career professionals interested in cybersecurity or compliance roles.
- IT and cybersecurity professionals transitioning into Governance, Risk, or Compliance domains
- Professionals seeking to gain enterprise-ready GRC skills aligned with global and industry standards.

### Career Value Add

- Be equipped to take on GRC roles
- Build a Personal Portfolio of practical work
- Have practical experience via 3 Mini-projects + 1 Capstone Project
- Receive an LSCS Certificate of Completion
- Improve job readiness and visibility with LinkedIn profile and CV guidance
- Join an international community of cybersecurity and GRC practitioners

### Business Takeaways

- Lead with authority in boardroom discussions and risk strategy meetings.
- Implement and oversee GRC programs that scale with organizational growth.
- Detect and address control gaps before auditors ever find them.
- Bridge the communication gap between executives, IT, and compliance teams.
- Make confident decisions rooted in regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Build a culture where security and compliance are everyone's responsibility.

### What You Will Get

- Video Lessons
- Certified GRC Professional
- Access To Hands-on Labs
- Digital & Physical Materials

## Course Curriculum

Free preview: [Learning GRC in 12 Weeks](https://lscs.io/learn/grc/) — every session as a written lesson.

#### Phase 1 – Foundations of GRC (Month 1–2)

| Week | Focus Area | Pre-Read / Self- Study | Live 2-hr Session (Hands-On) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Cybersecurity & GRC | Overview of cybersecurity, CIA triad, GRC basics | Group discussion: mapping real-world GRC teams in enterprises |
| Week 2 | GRC Job Role & Governance Concepts | GRC functions, definitions, governance structure | Role play: “You are a new GRC Analyst — identify your key stakeholders.” |
| Week 3 | Risk Management Fundamentals | Risk definitions, frameworks, risk appetite | Workshop: Build a simple risk heatmap |
| Week 4 | Compliance Fundamentals | Overview of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR | Case Study: Matching controls to compliance clauses |
| Week 5 | Control Domains | Review NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, CIS Controls | Hands-on: map controls across frameworks |
| Week 6 | Audit vs Internal Controls | Audit lifecycle, testing steps | Mock audit interview simulation |
| Week 7 | Week 4,5, 6 Recap | No pre-read for this week. | Group Activity to recap learnings from weeks 4,5, and 6. |
| Week 8 | Review & Quiz | Consolidation | Quiz + feedback + mini-project kickoff |

#### Objective:

Build strong understanding of cybersecurity, GRC fundamentals, and control domains.

#### Phase 2 – Policies, Standards & Procedures (Month 3 – 4)

| Week | Focus Area | Pre-Read / Self- Study | Live 2-hr Session (Hands-On) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week 9 | Policy Frameworks | Policy lifecycle, structure | Group activity: Critique a sample policy |
| Week 10 | Drafting Cybersecurity Policies | Policy types | Write and peer-review your own cybersecurity policy |
| Week 11 | Creating Standards | Standards vs policies | Draft a baseline control standard |
| Week 12 | Writing Procedures | Procedure templates | Create a sample procedure |
| Week 13 | Human Factor in GRC | Human error, awareness, culture | Simulation: Managing a human-induced security risk |
| Week 14 | Risk Frameworks | ISO 31000, NIST, ISO27001 | Map frameworks to organization types |
| Week 15 | Risk Assessment Techniques | Qualitative vs Quantitative | Case Study: Conduct a mini risk assessment |
| Week 16 | Risk Treatment & Monitoring | Risk treatment plan, acceptance criteria | Exercise: Build a risk treatment matrix |

#### Key Outcomes

Develop documentation and risk assessment skills.

#### Phase 3 – Operational GRC (Month 5–6)

| Week | Focus Area | Pre-Read / Self- Study | Live 2-hr Session (Hands-On) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Week 17 | Risk Register Basics | Components of a register | Create your first risk register (Excel te mplate ) |
| Week 18 | Maintaining the Risk Register | Review cycles, scoring upda tes | Group review: Simulate a quarterly risk committee review |
| Week 19 | Management Reporting | Dashboards and KPIs | Build a mock GRC dashboard in Excel or Powerpoint |
| Week 20 | Writing Reports for Business & Management | Report formats and tone | Write and present an executive-level risk summary |
| Week 21 | Audit & Compliance Review | Audit preparation steps | Conduct a mock compliance audit |
| Week 22 | Assurance Reviews & Findings | Remediation and closure | Case Study: Manage an audit finding lifecycle |
| Week 23 | Career Readiness & Role Play | Mock interviews, portfolio review | Simulated job interview for GRC Analyst role |
| Week 24 | Capstone Project & Final Assessment | Consolidate learning | Present capstone: “GRC Program for a Mid-Size Fintech Company” |

#### Key Outcomes

Translate GRC theory into management reporting, auditing, and real-world readiness.

## Meet Your Author

#### Priyanka Chatterjee

**CEO, London School of Cyber Security And Co-Founder At Sinevis**

Founding partner, Women in Cyber Security Middle East. With 20+ years of global experience. Leads initiatives to close the cybersecurity talent gap, mentors professionals worldwide, and an award-winning cybersecurity educator and community leader.

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## What You Should Know About The Course

### Who should join this program?

Professionals aiming for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) roles or transitioning from IT/Non-IT backgrounds.

### What frameworks are covered?

ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, CIS Controls, and ISO 31000 risk frameworks.

### Is this theory or practical?

Highly practical—includes policy drafting, risk registers, dashboards, mock audits, and capstone projects.

### Will it help with job readiness?

Yes. Includes mock interviews, portfolio reviews, and real-world GRC simulations.

### What will I be able to do after completion?

Conduct risk assessments, create policies, manage audits, and present executive-level GRC reports.

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