A Highly Interactive Training Course On
Fundamentals of Risk Management & Risk Champion
Preparing for an Uncertain World
Course Introduction
How can organisations manage risk in a world defined by constant change and uncertainty? For any business aiming to remain competitive and resilient, it is essential to build risk capabilities at every level. This Risk Management Fundamentals Course is designed to equip future-ready professionals—Risk Champions—with the tools to identify, assess, and respond to risks across all aspects of business operations.
Covering everything from strategic decision-making and stakeholder communication to infrastructure, logistics, finance, and external geopolitical considerations, this course develops a comprehensive understanding of enterprise-wide risk exposure.
The Fundamentals of Risk Management Training is based on the ISO 31000 framework, aligning international best practices with practical applications. It also focuses on the evolving role of the Risk Champion, empowering participants to lead collaboration and support a risk-conscious culture throughout the organisation. By mastering these principles, attendees will be better prepared to manage uncertainty and drive business success with confidence and control.
Training Objectives
By the end of this COPEX Risk Management training course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of Risk Management in contributing to performance and competitiveness
- Master the concepts, approaches, international standards, methods, and techniques for effective implementation
- Discuss and apply best practices in Risk Management
- Evaluate existing risk practices and design organisation-wide improvement mechanisms
- Guide enterprise-level deployment of risk strategy and culture
Training Methodology
This COPEX Risk Management Fundamentals Course applies a dynamic and interactive learning approach that ensures practical understanding and real-world application. Participants will engage in a mix of instructor-led presentations, group discussions, hands-on workshops, and case study analysis. The training is grounded in the ISO 31000 framework and focuses on both individual and collaborative learning to reinforce key risk concepts and methodologies.
Through scenario-based exercises and peer interaction, participants will gain the confidence to evaluate risks, influence decision-making, and implement risk strategies within their own organisational context. The course is structured to promote critical thinking, cross-functional communication, and leadership in risk governance—ensuring a well-rounded, impactful learning experience.
Who should Attend?
This Fundamentals of Risk Management Training course is ideal for professionals at all levels seeking to strengthen their understanding and application of risk management frameworks. It will particularly benefit:
- Experienced Risk Managers and Practitioners
- Internal Auditors needing ISO 31000 insights
- Line and Project Managers managing operational or project risk
- Operations, Program, and Engineering Managers
- Organisational Development, Change, Excellence, and Quality Professionals
- All other professionals involved in risk-related decision-making
Course Outline
- Defining Risk
- The Purpose & Practice of Risk Management
- Problems in the definitions
- The concepts, approaches, international standards, methods and techniques for the effective implementation of Risk Management
- Evaluating Risk Management frameworks and practices
- Delegates’ organizational evaluation
- Risk Management best practices
- Practical applications
- Using ISO 31000 to manage risk
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Aligning Risk Management with the organisation
- Developing an effective Risk Management structure
- Who makes a good Risk Champion?
- Knowledge & skill requirements
- The role of Leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Developing mechanisms to support application across the organization
- Deployment
- Principles of Business Continuity Management & Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
- Incident and emergency response management
- Implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301 & ISO/IEC 27031
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment
- The relationship between BCMS and compliance with Risk Management requirements
- The business case and project plan for a BCMS
- Defining your priorities & where to start
- Identifying training needs
- Avoiding common issues
- Do’s & Do Not’s
- The Next Steps
- Course Review
Providers and Associations
Certificates
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.
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