Compliance isn’t only about preventing problems and ensuring that everyone is abiding by laws, rules, and regulations. It’s also about the positive impact a robust and ethical compliance program can have on a business or organization.
What is Compliance?
What is Compliance?
This course is part of Regulatory Compliance Specialization
Instructors: Andrew Kandel
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Define compliance within an industry setting
Describe the ways in which compliance affects any industry, company, or organization
Identify the reasons industries, companies, and organizations should engage in compliance
Examine the importance of compliance in supporting the financial, reputational, and functional aspects of an industry, company, or organization
Skills you'll gain
- Legal Risk
- Governance
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Regulation and Legal Compliance
- Brand Management
- Compliance Training
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Operational Risk
- Compliance Auditing
- Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance Reporting
- Risk Mitigation
- Compliance Management
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SJ
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
I really recommend the course for those who to build their skillset in the regulatory compliance field. Course is well-detailed and the assignments help a lot in concretizing the course concepts.
HM
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2020
I got to have a better perspective of compliance and its role in the business environment. The instructors are well conversant and will enrich you.I would highly recommend this course.
DA
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2019
Great course! Provides an overview of what is compliance and clarifies various topics for people who are seeking more knowledge over the subject.
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