Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of compliance frameworks and internal controls, focusing on designing, implementing, and continuously improving effective compliance programs. Participants will explore real-world case studies to analyze compliance failures, apply best practices, and learn actionable tools. The course is designed for legal professionals, compliance officers, and executives who seek practical knowledge to effectively manage compliance challenges.
It aims to provides a practical and actionable foundation for developing compliance frameworks and internal controls. Participants will explore the key components of effective compliance systems, learn how to identify and address compliance weaknesses, and analyze case studies to understand how internal controls can mitigate risks and prevent compliance failures.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants will gain the tools and insights needed to build or enhance compliance systems in their organizations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the components of effective compliance frameworks
- Develop skills to design and implement robust internal controls tailored to organizational needs
- Apply the RACI Matrix and PDCA Cycle for role clarity and continuous improvement in compliance processes
- Enhance their ability to manage compliance systems effectively, an increasingly critical role in organizations
- Be equipped with practical tools to handle compliance gaps and risks
- Help their organizations minimize legal and reputational risks through effective internal controls
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Who Should Attend
Lawyers, in-house counsel, compliance officer / manager, executive director or Heads of Departments with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) roles.
Course Run
The 2-day workshop will be conducted in-person:
Dates : 17 & 18 November 2025
Time : 9.00am to 5.30pm
Venue : National University of Singapore (Bukit Timah Campus)
Trainer's Bio
Viveganandam Jesudevan is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law at National University of Singapore and the Founder and CEO of TradeKins, a boutique global consultancy operating at the intersection of trade, risk, and strategy. With over two decades of experience spanning government, the judiciary, and the private sector, he advises countries, Fortune 500 companies, and institutions on navigating complex governance, compliance, and enforcement challenges across Asia and beyond.
A Fulbright Scholar, Jesudevan holds a Master of Laws from New York University, and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2005.
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Attendance & Assessment
Mode of Assessment
An Online Quiz consisting of multiple-choice questions
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course with at least 75% attendance and 50% pass for the quiz, participant will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by NUS Law Academy. This certificate may potentially be part of a broader learning pathway. More details will be shared once available.
SILE-CPD Points
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes. Participants may obtain 7 Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
Public CPD Points:
Day 1 - 7 (TBC)
Day 2 - 7 (TBC)
Practice Area: Corporate/Commercial
Training Category: Intermediate
Course Fees
Course Fees
S$2,071 (inclusive of 9% GST)
SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit claim. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to offset part of the course fee for this programme. Applicants who wish to use the SkillsFuture Credit may refer to http://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit for more details. Please note that this course is not eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) claim.
Course ID : TGS-2025056242
Terms & Conditions
NUS Law Academy reserve the right to:
- amend, postpone or cancel the course
- change the course location
- change or amend course structure or content
For postponed/ cancelled courses, the participants will be given at least one week’s notice with an option of transferring to the next course date or having a full refund of the fees. We regret that no refund will be given in any other circumstances.
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Type Course Title “Foundations of Compliance Frameworks & Internal Controls”
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For enquiries, please contact NUS Law Academy at email: nuslawacademy@nus.edu.sg.
