Spreadsheet Controls and Model Risk
Critical decisions rest on spreadsheets that nobody has ever tested. This course covers building models that can be audited, finding the errors already present and applying controls proportionate to what the model decides.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why critical spreadsheets go untested
- 02Identifying which spreadsheets carry real risk
- 03Structuring a model so it can be reviewed
- 04Systematic error hunting in an existing workbook
- 05Version, access and change controls
- 06Documenting assumptions, inputs and limitations
- 07Testing, sign off and ongoing model governance
What you will gain
- Identify which spreadsheets carry real business risk
- Structure a model so it can be reviewed
- Find errors in an existing spreadsheet systematically
- Apply version, access and change controls
- Document assumptions so others can rely on the model
- Test a model before decisions are based on it
Who should attend
- Finance and business analysts
- Internal auditors reviewing models
- Risk and control professionals
- Managers relying on spreadsheet outputs
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
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.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Data & Analytics
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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