Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model (AGRC-034) Training Course

Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model

Organisations receive assurance from many sources: management, risk and compliance functions, internal audit and external providers. Without coordination, assurance can…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Organisations receive assurance from many sources: management, risk and compliance functions, internal audit and external providers. Without coordination, assurance can be duplicated in some areas and missing in others.

This LLMI course explains the Three Lines Model, assurance providers and their roles, assurance mapping, combined assurance planning, coordination mechanisms, integrated reporting to boards and maturity improvement. Participants build an assurance map for their organisation.

The course suits audit, risk and governance professionals.

Course Objectives

Explain the Three Lines Model and roles

Identify assurance providers and their scope

Build assurance maps

Plan combined assurance

Coordinate assurance activities

Provide integrated assurance reporting

Target Audience

Internal auditors

Risk managers

Compliance professionals

Governance professionals

Audit committee members

CFOs

Course Methodology

Framework sessions

Assurance mapping workshop

Case studies

Reporting exercise

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Assurance Landscape

Need for assurance
Three Lines Model
Governing body role
Independence
Assurance providers
Exercise: Provider inventory

2Day 2: Assurance Mapping

Mapping methodology
Risk coverage
Gaps and overlaps
Reliance
Documentation
Workshop: Assurance map

3Day 3: Combined Assurance Planning

Integrated planning
Coordination
Shared methodologies
Data sharing
Technology
Exercise: Combined plan

4Day 4: Reporting

Integrated reports
Board expectations
Dashboards
Assurance opinions
Communication
Case study: Combined assurance in practice

5Day 5: Maturity and Improvement

Maturity models
Implementation roadmap
Challenges
Culture
Continuous improvement
Capstone: Combined assurance plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.

Can I take Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Combined Assurance and the Three Lines Model

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