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Governance & Compliance

Model Risk Management

Organisations rely on models for credit decisions, pricing, forecasting, capital and increasingly AI. Model risk arises when models are wrong or misused. This course covers model risk frameworks, model inventory, development standards, validation, performance monitoring, AI model considerations and governance.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Model errors can lead to significant financial loss and regulatory findings. This course helps you establish effective model risk management.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses validation case studies, inventory and tiering exercises, monitoring workshops and governance design.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain sources and impact of model risk
  • Build a model inventory and risk tiering
  • Set model development and documentation standards
  • Plan independent model validation
  • Monitor model performance and limitations
  • Govern AI and machine learning models
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Risk managers
  • Model developers and validators
  • Quantitative analysts
  • Internal auditors
  • Compliance professionals
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Model risk assessment
  • Model inventory
  • Model validation
  • Performance monitoring
  • AI model governance
  • Model documentation
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Model Risk Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54What a model is
  2. 09:54–10:48Sources of model risk
  3. 10:48–11:00Regulatory expectations
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Regulatory expectations (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Model life cycle
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Identifying models

Day 2Inventory and Tiering

  1. 09:00–09:54Model inventory
  2. 09:54–10:48Risk tiering
  3. 10:48–11:00Ownership
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Ownership (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Use and limitations
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Tiering models

Day 3Development and Validation

  1. 09:00–09:54Development standards
  2. 09:54–10:48Documentation
  3. 10:48–11:00Validation scope
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Validation scope (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Challenger models
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Validation findings

Day 4Monitoring

  1. 09:00–09:54Performance monitoring
  2. 09:54–10:48Drift
  3. 10:48–11:00Overrides
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Overrides (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Remediation
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Monitoring plan

Day 5Governance and AI

  1. 09:00–09:54Committees and policies
  2. 09:54–10:48AI and ML specifics
  3. 10:48–11:00Reporting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reporting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Audit
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Model risk framework

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Barcelona 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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