Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model
Course overview
This course helps organisations coordinate their many assurance providers into a coherent map that reassures the board without gaps or wasteful overlap. Delegates study the updated three lines model, assurance mapping, and how management, risk, compliance, and internal audit should divide the work. The programme results in a clearer, cheaper, and more reliable assurance picture.
What you will gain
- Explain the roles in the three lines model
- Build a combined assurance map
- Identify assurance gaps and overlaps
- Coordinate the work of assurance providers
- Report a coherent assurance view to the board
Who should attend
- Heads of assurance functions
- Internal audit and risk staff
- Compliance professionals
- Audit committee members
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 13 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | Book |
| 8 to 9 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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