Model Risk Governance and Validation
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.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining the sources and impact of model risk
- 02Building a model inventory and risk tiering approach
- 03Conducting independent model validation
- 04Monitoring model performance over time
- 05Governing the use of machine learning models
- 06Documenting models to regulatory expectations
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 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
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- 3 Days
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- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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