Model Risk Governance and Validation
Course overview
This course helps organisations govern the growing population of models that drive credit, pricing, and capital decisions. Delegates study model risk frameworks, independent validation, ongoing performance monitoring, and the documentation that regulators expect. The programme addresses both traditional statistical models and the newer machine learning approaches entering regulated use.
What you will gain
- Explain the sources and impact of model risk
- Build a model inventory and risk tiering approach
- Conduct independent model validation
- Monitor model performance over time
- Govern the use of machine learning models
- Document models to regulatory expectations
Who should attend
- Model risk and validation staff
- Quantitative analysts
- Risk and compliance officers
- Internal auditors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
| 8 to 10 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | 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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