Micro-credential in Internal Control and Risk Management in Public Administration

Applied training on the design, implementation, and improvement of internal control and risk management systems in Public Administration, aligning compliance, integrity, transparency, and good governance requirements with operational efficiency and service quality. It covers principles and practices (the “Three Lines” model, COSO/ERM as a conceptual reference), control planning, monitoring, reporting, and incident response, including fraud risks, public procurement, data protection, and digital risks, with a focus on documentary evidence. Participants will develop skills to assess the potential of AI in their organizations, lead technological innovation projects and align AI adoption with corporate strategy.

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Portuguese Language

•   Identify key concepts of internal control, risk, risk appetite/tolerance, preventive/detective control, and control effectiveness.
•   Map critical processes and their risk points, defining causes, events, impacts, and mitigation measures.
•   Build a risk and control matrix (RCSA) with probability/impact criteria and prioritisation.
•   Design and document controls (including segregation of duties, authorisations, reconciliations, and audit trails) and their supporting evidence.
•   Define risk and control indicators (KRIs/KPIs) and monitoring and reporting mechanisms for management.
•   Plan risk responses (mitigate, accept, transfer, avoid) and follow up on action plans.
•   Recognise signs of fraud and typical vulnerabilities in Public Administration (incl. procurement and payments) and apply prevention/detection measures.
•   Integrate compliance concepts and cross-cutting requirements (data protection, information security, transparency) into risk management.
•   Prepare essential documentation for internal/external audits and support continuous improvement.

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