Management of Risk: Foundation (5 day)

Course Overview

This course covers the principles, terminology and methods used in the Management of Risk (M_o_R) approach. It enables delegates to apply the Guidance within their own organisations as well as preparing for the APM Group Foundation examination (included in the course). The course lasts for 3 days and includes the following:

• Instructor Led Tuition
• Individual and Group exercises
• Case Study & Delegate Pack

Audience

The course is recommended for Managers, Team Leaders, and Support Staff operating at an organisational level and requiring an in-depth understanding of the Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) Management of Risk methodology. There are no pre-requisites for attending the course or taking the examinations.

Skills Gained

On completion of the course delegates will have:

• Defined the key principles underpinning the effective Management of Risk
• Applied the main components of the Risk Management process
• Recognised how to manage risks at the Strategic, Programme, Project and Operational level
• Identified a range of techniques that can be used to support the Management of Risk process
• Prepared for and taken the M_o_R Foundation Examination

Examinations

The Foundation examination is a multiple-choice paper containing 50 questions, all of which are to be answered in 1 hour. This is a closed book examination.

Prerequisites

None

Course Outline

This course is accredited by the APM Group and the event content includes:

• Overview of Corporate Governance and the Management of Risk
• Risk process lifecycle
• M_o_R framework, tools and techniques
• Communication of risks and benefits
• Management of Risk throughout the Programme, Project and Support Office process
• Pre-course reading, evening study and question practice will dramatically increase the likelihood of success in the examinations.

Follow On Courses

Management of Risk (M_o_R): Practitioner Management of Risk (M_o_R): Senior Level