The Managing Third-Party and Vendor Risks course in Cairo provides professionals with the skills to evaluate and manage the risks associated with third-party vendors and external partnerships.
From:
09-03-2026
From:
20-04-2026
From:
31-08-2026
Course Overview
As organizations increasingly rely on third parties and vendors for critical operations, the risks associated with outsourcing and external dependencies have grown significantly. Issues such as non-compliance, cyber vulnerabilities, reputational risks, and supply chain disruptions can arise if vendor relationships are not properly governed.
This Managing Third-Party and Vendor Risks Training Course provides participants with frameworks and strategies to assess, monitor, and mitigate vendor-related risks. The course explores due diligence practices, contract compliance, ongoing monitoring, and the use of technology to enhance third-party governance.
Through case studies, scenario analysis, and interactive workshops, participants will learn how to build vendor risk management programs that align with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Course Benefits
Strengthen third-party and vendor oversight frameworks.
Learn best practices for supplier due diligence and onboarding.
Improve monitoring of vendor performance and compliance.
Mitigate risks of outsourcing, supply chain, and cyber exposure.
Build long-term resilience through vendor governance.
Course Objectives
Define and categorize third-party and vendor risks.
Apply due diligence and vendor selection methodologies.
Develop monitoring and reporting frameworks for vendors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
Use technology to enhance vendor risk monitoring.
Integrate third-party risk into enterprise risk management.
Build a culture of accountability in vendor relationships.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert-led lectures, real-world case studies, compliance simulations, and group workshops. Participants will practice vendor risk assessments and monitoring through applied exercises.
Target Audience
Supply chain and procurement managers.
Risk and compliance officers.
Vendor and third-party governance professionals.
Executives responsible for operational resilience.
Target Competencies
Third-party risk assessment.
Vendor compliance monitoring.
Outsourcing governance.
Supplier relationship management.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Third-Party and Vendor Risk Management
Defining vendor and third-party risks.
Categories of risks: compliance, cyber, reputational, financial.
Lessons from third-party risk incidents.
Regulatory expectations for vendor oversight.
Unit 2: Due Diligence and Vendor Selection
Vendor onboarding and pre-contract assessments.
Tools for financial, legal, and compliance due diligence.
Screening for sanctions, ethics, and ESG risks.
Case study: vendor selection failures.
Unit 3: Contracting and Compliance Controls
Structuring contracts for risk and compliance.
Service level agreements (SLAs) and performance clauses.
Monitoring contractual compliance.
Managing legal and cross-border vendor risks.
Unit 4: Ongoing Vendor Monitoring and Risk Mitigation
Building frameworks for continuous monitoring.
Assessing vendor performance and compliance.
Tools for managing cyber and data risks.
Responding to vendor-related incidents.
Unit 5: Building Resilient Vendor Governance Programs
Integrating vendor risks into enterprise risk management.
Leveraging technology for vendor oversight (AI, automation).
Communicating risks to boards and stakeholders.
Future trends in third-party and vendor risk management.
Ready to strengthen vendor and third-party governance?
Join the Managing Third-Party and Vendor Risks Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and ensure resilience, compliance, and trusted supplier partnerships.
The Managing Third-Party and Vendor Risks Training Courses in Cairo provide professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with external partners, suppliers, and service providers. Designed for procurement managers, compliance officers, risk managers, and operational leaders, these programs focus on strengthening organizational resilience while ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding business continuity in complex, interconnected supply chains.
Participants explore the principles of third-party and vendor risk management, including risk identification, due diligence, contract oversight, monitoring, and mitigation strategies. The courses emphasize the critical importance of evaluating vendor performance, financial stability, cybersecurity posture, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Through case studies, scenario-based exercises, and interactive workshops, attendees learn to implement proactive risk management strategies, reduce operational exposure, and establish controls that protect organizational interests across all external partnerships.
These vendor and third-party risk management training programs in Cairo combine theoretical frameworks with practical application. Participants gain hands-on experience in conducting risk assessments, developing risk mitigation plans, designing governance and monitoring frameworks, and integrating third-party risk management into broader enterprise risk strategies. The curriculum also highlights best practices in contract management, regulatory compliance, and crisis response planning, enabling organizations to respond effectively to disruptions or compliance breaches within their vendor ecosystem.
Attending these training courses in Cairo offers professionals the opportunity to engage with industry experts and peers from diverse sectors, sharing insights and global best practices in third-party risk management. The city’s vibrant commercial and business environment provides a practical context for applied learning and real-world problem solving. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to manage vendor and third-party risks confidently—enhancing operational resilience, safeguarding organizational value, and driving sustainable, compliant, and strategically sound partnerships across local and global markets.