Compliance Excellence – Navigating Regulatory Frameworks and Best Practices in Aviation

Compliance Excellence – Navigating Regulatory Frameworks and Best Practices in Aviation

Dates

1 Week: February 3 - 7, 2025

2 Weeks: February 3 - 14, 2025

1 Week: March 10 - 14, 2025  

2 Weeks: March 10 - 21, 2025

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the main platform of transnational cooperation between States in regulatory matters in civil aviation management.
• International Air Transport Organization (IATA) as the main platform of transnational cooperation between world airlines in civil aviation management.
• Other bodies serve as platforms and formats for transnational cooperation in civil aviation management.
• Transnational cooperation in civil aviation management among the member States of the European Union (EU).
• Transnational business cooperation among various actors of civil aviation in the field of aviation business management.

1 Week Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Compliance

• Overview of compliance: Definitions, purpose, and importance.
• Key components of a compliance program.
• Legal and regulatory frameworks: National and international perspectives.
• Roles and responsibilities of compliance officers.

Day 2: Risk Management in Compliance

• Identifying compliance risks in various industries.
• Conducting risk assessments and prioritizing risks.
• Implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Case studies on compliance failures and lessons learned.

Day 3: Building a Compliance Program

• Steps to design and implement a robust compliance program.
• Policies, procedures, and controls for effective compliance.
• Training and awareness: Educating employees and stakeholders.
• Monitoring, auditing, and updating compliance programs.

Day 4: Ethical Considerations in Compliance

• Ethics and integrity in organizational compliance.
• Aligning compliance with corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Addressing conflicts of interest and whistleblower protection.
• Case studies on ethical dilemmas in compliance.

Day 5: Emerging Trends and Practical Applications

• Technology in compliance: AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
• Adapting compliance programs to regulatory changes.
• Workshop: Developing a compliance framework for a hypothetical organization.
• Assessment, feedback, and certification ceremony.

2 Week Course Outline

Week 1: Core Concepts and Foundations

Day 1: Introduction to Compliance

• Definition, scope, and objectives of compliance.
• Overview of compliance roles in governance and risk management.

Day 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

• National and international regulatory requirements.
• Understanding industry-specific compliance (e.g., finance, healthcare, aviation).

Day 3: Risk Management in Compliance

• Risk identification, assessment, and categorization.
• Strategies for mitigating compliance risks.

Day 4: Building a Compliance Framework

• Steps to establish a compliance culture.
• Policies, procedures, and training for effective compliance.

Day 5: Auditing and Monitoring

• Tools and techniques for compliance audits.
• Reporting and remediation of non-compliance.

Week 2: Advanced Topics and Strategic Applications

Day 6: Ethical and Social Dimensions of Compliance

• Integrating ethics into compliance programs.
• Managing whistleblowing and conflict resolution.

Day 7: Technology and Innovation in Compliance

• Role of technology: AI, blockchain, and analytics in compliance.
• Cybersecurity and data privacy regulations.

Day 8: Industry-Specific Compliance Challenges

• Exploring compliance in key sectors (e.g., anti-money laundering, environmental regulations).
• Case studies of sector-specific compliance programs.

Day 9: Crisis Management and Compliance Leadership

• Handling compliance crises: Root cause analysis and resolution.
• Leadership strategies for building trust and transparency.

Day 10: Capstone Project and Future Trends

• Group exercise: Designing and presenting a compliance program.
• Discussions on emerging regulatory trends and global compliance challenges.
• Certification ceremony and closing remarks.