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AI-Powered GRC Professional

Master enterprise governance, AI risk, regulatory compliance, responsible AI, auditing, and data governance through live instruction and applied projects.

  • ★★★★★4.8learner rating
  • 12 modules
  • 60 live lessons
  • 8 projects
  • Flexible Live OnlineDuration
  • 100% LiveMentor-led
  • Virtual Labs24/7 Practice
  • MicrosoftAligned Cert

Next cohort: SaturdayEvening & weekend batches · Limited seats per cohort

Program overview

About this program

This live professional program connects established governance, risk, and compliance practice with the rapidly evolving requirements of responsible AI. Learners work through global standards, data governance, regulatory obligations, control design, continuous monitoring, audit methods, and eight industry-based capstones covering finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, insurance, technology, telecommunications, and government.

  • Duration6 Months
  • LevelBeginner to Advanced
  • FormatLive Online
  • Curriculum12 modules
  • CertificateAcademy certificate
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Global CertificateMicrosoft Aligned
  • Career FocusedSkills aligned with in-demand roles & industry needs.
  • Hands-on LearningReal-world labs, projects & simulations.
  • Expert InstructorsLearn from industry experts with years of experience.
  • 24/7 SupportGet help anytime from mentors and community.

What you will be able to do

What you will master

A rigorously engineered syllabus designed in partnership with active tech leaders.

  • Build governance and accountability frameworks for enterprise AI systems
  • Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate organizational and AI-specific risks
  • Map controls to GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and the EU AI Act
  • Design responsible-AI policies covering fairness, transparency, privacy, and human oversight
  • Establish data-quality, access-control, privacy, and lifecycle-governance processes
  • Plan AI control testing, internal audits, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting
  • Evaluate leading GRC platforms and select tools for enterprise governance workflows
  • Deliver audit-ready, industry-specific GRC capstone projects for a professional portfolio

Tools & tech stack

Tools you'll master

  • OneTrust
  • MetricStream
  • Collibra
  • Credo AI
  • BigID
  • RSA Archer
  • SAP GRC
  • ServiceNow GRC
  • Drata
  • Vanta
  • AuditBoard
  • Riskonnect
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Power BI

Curriculum

Module-by-module curriculum

12 in-depth modules covering end-to-end concepts, hands-on lab exercises, and capstone milestones.

12 modules 60 lessons 6 Months

1 Governance, Risk & Compliance Foundations5 lessons · Weeks 1–2

Understand how GRC protects organisations and connects security to business objectives.

  • GRC principles and business value
  • Governance structures, roles and accountability
  • Policies, standards and procedures
  • The three lines model
  • Lab: mapping the GRC function of an organisation
2 Cyber Security Essentials for GRC5 lessons · Weeks 3–4

Learn the security concepts every GRC professional needs to speak confidently with technical teams.

  • Core security concepts and the CIA triad
  • Common threats, vulnerabilities and attacks
  • Identity and access management
  • Security controls: preventive, detective and corrective
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
3 Risk Management Frameworks5 lessons · Weeks 5–6

Identify, assess and treat risk using industry-standard frameworks.

  • The enterprise risk management lifecycle
  • NIST Risk Management Framework and ISO 31000
  • Qualitative vs quantitative risk assessment
  • Risk registers, appetite and treatment plans
  • Lab: building a risk register
4 Compliance Frameworks & Audits5 lessons · Weeks 7–8

Implement and audit the frameworks organisations are measured against.

  • ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 27002
  • SOC 2 and the trust services criteria
  • PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR overview
  • Control mapping across frameworks
  • Lab: running a mock internal audit
5 AI Foundations for GRC Professionals5 lessons · Weeks 9–10

Learn how AI systems work so you can govern and assess them with confidence.

  • AI, machine learning and generative AI explained
  • The AI lifecycle: data, training and deployment
  • How LLMs and AI agents work
  • AI use cases and failure modes in business
  • Using AI tools to accelerate GRC work
6 AI Governance Fundamentals5 lessons · Weeks 11–12

Establish the structures, policies and accountability needed to govern AI.

  • AI governance principles and operating models
  • AI policies, acceptable use and standards
  • AI inventories and model registers
  • Roles: AI ethics boards and accountability
  • Lab: drafting an AI governance policy
7 AI Risk Management5 lessons · Weeks 13–14

Assess and mitigate the unique risks introduced by AI systems.

  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework
  • ISO/IEC 42001 AI management systems
  • AI risk categories: bias, security, privacy and reliability
  • AI impact assessments
  • Lab: completing an AI risk assessment
8 Global AI Regulation & Standards5 lessons · Weeks 15–16

Navigate the fast-moving global landscape of AI laws and standards.

  • The EU AI Act and risk classification
  • US AI policy, state laws and executive guidance
  • Global approaches: UK, Canada, India and APAC
  • Sector-specific AI requirements
  • Building a regulatory compliance roadmap
9 Responsible & Ethical AI5 lessons · Weeks 17–18

Put fairness, transparency and accountability into practice across the AI lifecycle.

  • Principles of responsible AI
  • Bias detection and fairness testing
  • Explainability and transparency requirements
  • Human oversight and accountability
  • Case studies of AI failures and lessons learned
10 Data Governance & Privacy for AI5 lessons · Weeks 19–20

Govern the data that powers AI while protecting privacy and meeting regulations.

  • Data governance frameworks and data quality
  • Data lineage, classification and ownership
  • Privacy by design and privacy impact assessments
  • GDPR, CCPA and AI training data
  • Third-party and vendor AI data risk
11 AI Controls, Auditing & Monitoring5 lessons · Weeks 21–22

Design controls for AI systems, audit them and monitor them continuously with GRC tools.

  • Designing AI control frameworks
  • Auditing AI models and AI vendors
  • Continuous monitoring and model drift
  • GRC platforms: ServiceNow, Archer, OneTrust and Vanta
  • Lab: automating compliance evidence collection
12 Agentic AI Governance & Capstone5 lessons · Weeks 23–24

Govern autonomous AI agents and demonstrate your skills in a full GRC capstone.

  • Emerging risks of autonomous AI agents
  • Guardrails, permissions and human-in-the-loop controls
  • Board-level AI risk reporting
  • Certification and career roadmap: CRISC, CISA, AIGP
  • Capstone: end-to-end AI GRC programme for an organisation
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Projects

Projects that build your portfolio

Build practical, portfolio-ready work for real enterprise challenges.

  1. 01

    Banking Regulatory Compliance & Risk

    Create a financial-risk governance framework, automated monitoring plan, and audit-ready dashboard.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  2. 02

    Healthcare Privacy & HIPAA Compliance

    Classify sensitive patient data and design continuous privacy and HIPAA-compliance monitoring.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  3. 03

    Retail Customer Data Governance

    Design customer-data security, lifecycle, access, and GDPR/CCPA governance controls.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  4. 04

    Supply-Chain Risk Management

    Build a supplier-risk assessment, compliance-monitoring model, and governance dashboard.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  5. 05

    Insurance Compliance Dashboard

    Track regulatory obligations, operational risk, controls, evidence, and exceptions.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  6. 06

    IT Security Governance & Compliance

    Assess security risk, map controls, and create an executive compliance reporting workflow.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  7. 07

    Telecom Information Governance

    Protect subscriber data and automate information-governance and regulatory reporting.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready
  8. 08

    Government GRC Portal

    Plan a centralized portal for policies, risks, compliance activities, evidence, and audit records.

    Mentor reviewedPortfolio ready

Getting started

Everything you need to get started

No advanced experience required — just bring your curiosity and ambition.

Who this is for

Built for Ambitious Professionals

  1. IT, software, networking, security, and data professionals moving into GRC
  2. Risk, audit, compliance, privacy, and governance practitioners adding AI expertise
  3. Graduates and fresh learners pursuing governance or digital-risk careers
  4. Career switchers seeking roles in AI governance, compliance, risk, or data governance
  5. Consultants and business leaders responsible for trustworthy AI adoption

Prerequisites

What You Need to Begin

  • No previous AI specialization is required; foundational concepts are included
  • Suitable for graduates, IT professionals, risk and compliance teams, auditors, and career switchers
  • A laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet access
  • Curiosity about policy, risk, privacy, security, audit, or responsible technology

Why YugalTech

Why learn this with Yugal Tech Academy

We focus on practical hands-on capability, virtual lab execution, and real mentorship to ensure you stand out in competitive global markets.

  • Industry Experts Live

    Interactive real-time instruction led by professionals working across governance, risk, audit, security, and compliance.

  • Doubt-Clearing Sessions

    Dedicated mentor sessions help you resolve framework, control, regulation, and project questions.

  • Assignment Evaluation

    Assignments receive structured review and practical feedback tied to enterprise expectations.

  • GRC Practice Lab

    Apply frameworks, control mappings, risk registers, audit evidence, and compliance workflows.

  • Eight Industry Capstones

    Build portfolio work across regulated industries using realistic governance and risk scenarios.

  • Career Preparation

    Resume, LinkedIn, interview, and portfolio guidance for GRC and AI-governance roles.

Learning format

How the program runs

  • Live sessionsEvening and weekend cohorts, taught live.
  • RecordingsEvery session recorded and available in the LMS.
  • Mentor & doubt supportWeekly doubt-clearing and personalised technical help.
  • Assignments & code reviewReviewed exercises with actionable feedback.
  • CommunityCohort channel with peers, alumni and mentors.
  • Fast Track optionSame curriculum, compressed schedule, weekly private mentorship.

Career prospects

Roles this program prepares you for

High-demand job roles and average salaries unlocked after completing this program.

AI Governance Analyst

Develop policies, controls, accountability models, and monitoring processes for trustworthy AI.

AI GRC Specialist

Coordinate governance, enterprise risk, compliance evidence, and AI-control programs.

Responsible AI Consultant

Advise organizations on fairness, transparency, human oversight, and regulatory readiness.

AI Risk Analyst

Assess model, data, privacy, security, operational, and third-party AI risks.

AI Compliance Analyst

Map AI systems and controls to organizational policies, standards, and global regulations.

Data Governance Analyst

Manage data quality, classification, access, lifecycle, privacy, and stewardship programs.

AI Policy Specialist

Translate evolving AI rules and standards into practical enterprise policies and procedures.

AI Audit & Control Analyst

Test AI controls, collect evidence, report findings, and support continuous assurance.

Salary figures are indicative market averages and vary by location, experience and employer.

Certification

Finish with a credential

Earn the academy certificate and prepare for the AIGP exam.

Academy certificate
Sample Yugal Tech Academy certificate for AI-Powered GRC Professional

Yugal Tech Academy Certificate

AI-Powered GRC Professional

Issued by Yugal Tech Academy on completion of the assessed work, signed by the Managing Director.

Vendor exam preparation

AIGP

Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional

The vendor credential this program prepares you to sit. The exam is taken by the learner; YugalTech does not award it.

Parent company · YugalTech Staffing

Our global hiring partners

Through YugalTech Staffing, our dedicated hiring partner, Yugal Tech Academy supports students beyond learning by connecting them with organizations worldwide — a streamlined path from skills to real opportunities.

YugalTech Staffing Parent company · In-house recruitment

USA · UK · India

Core Value Proposition

“Bridging the gap between education and employment.”

While Yugal Tech Academy delivers live training and academy certificates, YugalTech Staffing handles recruitment, employer relationships and placements for graduates.

  • 250+Hiring partners
  • 3Markets
  • 1:1Placement coordinator

Dedicated placement coordinators

A named coordinator assists each learner through their job search.

Resume building & mock interviews

A powerful resume plus mock interview sessions with industry experts that simulate real scenarios.

Hiring partner network

Introductions across an extensive network of hiring partners when a real opening fits.

Curated job openings

Roles from the network are published on the Job Openings page and updated by the placement team.

Direct referrals and priority screening for Yugal Tech Academy graduates.

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Standard vs Fast Track

One curriculum. Two ways to learn.

Fixed USD pricing for United States — not converted. Change market in the header to see other prices.

Pay the full program fee

Standard Program

Full live cohort

$3,499 USD

  • 6-month live cohort, evenings and weekends
  • Hands-on projects and guided labs
  • Career support: CV, portfolio and mock interviews
  • Lifetime LMS access with recordings
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Pay the registration fee only

Only $299 is charged today. It is deducted automatically when you pay the full fee with the same email address. Registration fee reserves your seat; balance in instalments where offered.

Evening and weekend batches; recordings in the LMS. Refund policy.

Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience before enrolling in this program?

No advanced background is required. The curriculum begins with fundamental concepts and systematically progresses to advanced industry practices with step-by-step guidance.

Are classes live or pre-recorded?

You get interactive live mentor-led classes where you can ask questions in real time, plus 24/7 lifetime access to high-definition recordings of every session, lab guides, and code repositories.

Will I receive a globally recognized certificate?

Yes! Upon successful completion of the course and capstone projects, you will receive an official verifiable certificate from Yugal Tech Academy aligned with Microsoft Certified standards.

What kind of career and placement support is provided?

We offer dedicated career coaching, resume reviews, LinkedIn profile branding, portfolio reviews, mock technical interviews, and direct referral opportunities through our global hiring partner network.

What happens if I miss a live session?

All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within hours. You also have 24/7 access to our community and mentors to get your doubts answered.

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