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SimpliGRC – Governance, Risk & Compliance Certification Training

SimpliGRC Inc. is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting and training organization based in Alberta. The company specializes in helping professionals and organizations strengthen their capabilities in GRC, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, compliance programs, and operational resilience.

SimpliGRC partners with PECB, a globally recognized certification body that provides internationally accredited professional certifications across multiple industry standards including information security, risk management, business continuity, compliance, and governance.

These certifications are recognized globally and are widely used by organizations seeking professionals who can support regulatory compliance initiatives, cybersecurity programs, and enterprise risk management strategies.

For project managers and leaders, GRC certifications can complement existing PMI certifications by providing additional knowledge in risk governance, security management, and regulatory frameworks that increasingly influence modern project environments.

Benefit to PMI-SACMembers:

PMI-SAC members receive exclusive preferred access to PECB certification training through SimpliGRC, designed to support professional growth and expand career opportunities in governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management.

These certifications can help project managers:

  • strengthen credibility with clients and executive stakeholders
  • expand knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks
  • support cybersecurity and regulatory compliance initiatives
  • qualify for leadership roles in governance and risk programs
  • differentiate themselves in competitive consulting and project leadership roles


PMI-SAC Member Offer:

SimpliGRC is pleased to offer exclusive preferred pricing on select PECB certification programs for PMI-SAC members.

Certification areas available include:

  • (ISO/IEC 27001) Information Security Management 
  • (ISO 31000) Enterprise Risk Management
  • (ISO 22301) Business Continuity Management
  • (ISO 27701) Privacy Information Management Systems
  • (ISO/IEC 42001) Artificial Intelligence Management System

Training is available through flexible learning formats including:

  • Self-study programs
  • eLearning courses
  • Instructor-led training

These programs allow professionals to expand their expertise while continuing their current professional responsibilities.

Learn More

To learn more about available certifications or to discuss training options for PMI-SAC members:

Visit:
https://simpligrc.com/cert-training/pmi-sac-partnership/

Or contact: info@simpligrc.com

Certifications That Compliment PMI Credentials

Many organizations are looking for professionals who combine project management expertise with governance and risk capabilities.

GRC certifications help project managers better support initiatives involving:

  • cybersecurity programs
  • regulatory compliance programs
  • risk management frameworks
  • operational resilience and continuity planning


Examples of complimenting certifications to PMI are as follows, but not limited to:

FocusPMI CertificationPECB CertificationComplimentary Benefit
Artificial IntelligencePMI-CPMAIISO/IEC 42001Integrating AI initiatives at the project level that supports the operational AI programs
Audit & AssessmentPMPLead AuditorLead auditor certifications reference PMI practices
ResiliencyPMPISO 22301
ISO 27035
Handling business continuity and incident response activities as projects
Information SecurityPMPISO/IEC 27001
Risk ManagementPMP RMPISO 31000PMI RMP contributes to the enterprise level risk management program