GRC Mentorship

6 months of Governance, Risk & Compliance Mentorship

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Course Overview:

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.

Course Start:
01-Mar-2026
Application Deadline:
15th February 2026
Program duration:
6 months
Learning Format:
Live, Online, Interactive
Live Session Schedule:
Sundays 12-2pm UK time

Learning Benefits:

Learn directly from experienced GRC professionals and cybersecurity leaders 
Real world exposure through practical case studies, templates and simulations 
Receive personalised feedback and career guidance throughout the mentorship
Learn how to use AI in your GRC work
Build a strong foundation in global frameworks and standards
Learn how to present risks to management
Learn how to define effective GRC metrics and dashboards

Career Value Addition:

Stepping-stone towards progessing a career in GRC
Hands-On training gives you opportunity to experience working on real-world GRC use cases
Graduate with a personal GRC portfolio
Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile with mentor guidance, hands-on experience, and interview readiness tailored for GRC roles

What you Get:

Completion Certificate from London School Of Cybersecurity
Personal GRC Portfolio
Updated CV and LinkedIn Profile
 
Course Outline for 6 months
Month 1:

GRC and Cybersecurity Foundations

Key Takeaways
  • Understand core cybersecurity concepts, the CIA triad, and how GRC functions operate within organisations

  • Gain clarity on GRC roles, governance structures, and stakeholder expectations

  • Learn basic risk and compliance concepts using real-world examples

Month 2:

Controls, Compliance and Audit Basics

Key Takeaways
  • Map and compare global frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, and CIS Controls

  • Understand the difference between audits and internal controls through simulations

  • Build confidence in applying controls to compliance and audit scenarios

Month 3:

Policy and Standards Development

Key Takeaways
  • Learn how to structure and draft cybersecurity policies aligned with enterprise needs

  • Create baseline security standards and understand standards vs policies

  • Develop practical documentation skills through peer-reviewed exercises

Month 4:

Risk Assesment and Treatment

Key Takeaways
  • Apply qualitative risk assessment techniques and risk frameworks such as ISO 31000 and NIST

  • Conduct mini risk assessments and develop risk treatment plans

  • Understand the human factor in GRC and how organisational behaviour impacts risk

Month 5:

Operational GRC and Reporting

Key Takeaways
  • Build and maintain risk registers used in real organisations

  • Create management dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level risk summaries

  • Learn how GRC reporting supports decision-making at leadership level

Month 6:

Audit, Assurance and Career Readiness

Key Takeaways
  • Gain hands-on experience in audit preparation, assurance reviews, and managing findings

  • Prepare for GRC roles through mock interviews, role-play, and portfolio reviews

  • Present a capstone project demonstrating end-to-end GRC capability