Qualified ERM Expert

Description

Program Overview

The Qualified ERM Expert program is an intensive, practitioner-focused certification training designed to equip risk professionals with advanced competencies in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) based on ISO 31000, ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), and strategic decision-making frameworks. Participants will move beyond theory to real-world application, learning how to design, implement, and sustain ERM frameworks that drive organizational resilience.

8 Program Objectives

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

1. Design an ERM framework aligned with ISO 31000:2018.

2. Integrate business continuity management (ISO 22301) with ERM processes.

3. Apply risk assessment methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, semi-quantitative).

4. Develop risk appetite, tolerance, and threshold statements for their organization.

5. Facilitate risk treatment, control assessment, and monitoring plans.

6. Lead crisis management and business continuity planning under uncertainty.

7. Use risk reporting dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for decision-making.

8. Prepare for ERM audits and certification readiness (ISO 31000 & ISO 22301).

Agenda / Training Outline (5 Days)

Day 1 – Foundations of ERM & ISO 31000

• 09:00 – 10:30: Introduction to ERM – Principles, framework, process

• 10:45 – 12:30: ISO 31000 deep dive – Scope, context, criteria

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 15:00: Risk assessment workshop – Risk identification tools

• 15:15 – 16:30: Case study – Building a risk register

Day 2 – Risk Analysis & Evaluation

• 09:00 – 10:30: Qualitative vs. quantitative risk analysis

• 10:45 – 12:30: Risk evaluation & prioritization (Low/Medium/High/Maxi – as per poster)

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 15:00: Risk appetite, tolerance & threshold setting

• 15:15 – 16:30: Group exercise – Defining risk criteria for a real scenario

Day 3 – Business Continuity & ISO 22301

• 09:00 – 10:30: Linking ERM with business continuity management

• 10:45 – 12:30: Business impact analysis (BIA) & risk assessment for continuity

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 15:00: Developing BCP strategies, plans, and recovery objectives

• 15:15 – 16:30: Tabletop exercise – Crisis response & continuity activation

Day 4 – Risk Treatment, Controls & Monitoring

• 09:00 – 10:30: Risk treatment options – Avoid, modify, share, retain

• 10:45 – 12:30: Control design, assessment, and effectiveness testing

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 15:00: KRIs, risk reporting dashboards & communication

• 15:15 – 16:30: Workshop – Building an ERM monitoring scorecard

Day 5 – ERM Implementation & Certification Preparation

• 09:00 – 10:30: ERM culture, governance, and role of the risk champion

• 10:45 – 12:30: Audit readiness for ISO 31000 & ISO 22301

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 15:00: Capstone exercise – ERM roadmap for your organization

• 15:15 – 16:30: Final assessment & closing ceremony

7 Key Takeaways

1. Complete ERM framework template based on ISO 31000

2. Business continuity plan (BCP) outline aligned with ISO 22301

3. Risk register & risk matrix tool (Low/Medium/High/Maxi)

4. KRI dashboard template

5. Risk appetite statement examples by industry

6. Crisis communication & incident response checklist

7. Certification of participation as “Qualified ERM Expert (Foundation)”

6 Program Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Lead ERM implementation in their organization.

2. Align risk management with strategic planning and operations.

3. Reduce unexpected losses through proactive risk identification.

4. Improve business continuity readiness and recovery capabilities.

5. Communicate risk insights effectively to boards and executives.

6. Prepare for ISO 31000 and ISO 22301 internal/external audits.

Who Can Participate

• Chief Risk Officers (CROs) and risk managers

• Business continuity managers

• Compliance, audit, and internal control professionals

• Operations, finance, and strategy leaders

• HSE and quality managers

• Consultants and ERM practitioners seeking structured training

• Mid-to-senior level professionals in banks, oil & gas, manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and government

Delivery Methodology

• Format: Blended (Physical or Virtual – as per entry fee structure)

• Duration: 5 days (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily)

• Methods:

  • Instructor-led lectures (Prof. Emmanuel Moore ABOLO – The Risk Manager UK)

  • Case studies & real-world scenarios

  • Group workshops & tabletop exercises

  • Risk assessment labs

  • Capstone project (ERM roadmap)

  • Final assessment (MCQ + scenario-based)

• Materials: Digital courseware, templates, ISO 31000 & ISO 22301 summaries

• Certification: “Qualified ERM Expert” certificate of completion

DATE[TBC]: For registration/booking, please send a mail to: info@theriskacademy.org or call: 08021003297;07034248767;09071941111