Why this course?

Description

With increasing reliance on external vendors, third-party risks have become a significant threat to business continuity, compliance, and data security. This 6-hour online course equips professionals with the tools and frameworks to effectively identify, assess, and manage third-party and vendor risks. You’ll learn about regulatory expectations, contract risk mitigation, due diligence practices, monitoring mechanisms, and vendor exit strategies. From procurement to compliance and IT, this course delivers a cross-functional understanding of vendor risk exposure.

What makes this course unique?

• Covers the full vendor lifecycle—from onboarding to termination
• Includes global best practices (ISO 27036, NIST, GDPR, etc.)
• Offers ready-to-use tools like risk registers, due diligence checklists, and SLA trackers
• Features case studies across industries (finance, healthcare, retail)

Who should enroll?

• Risk and compliance professionals
• Procurement, vendor, and supply chain managers
• Business continuity and audit officers
• MSME owners and governance teams