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Risk Management

ISO 31000 Foundation

Learn the principles, framework and process of risk management under ISO 31000.

Duration
2 days
Exam
1 hour, online
CPD credits
14
Level
Foundation
Fee
A$349

Official PECB course. You enrol with us, an authorised PECB partner.

Overview

A two-day course on the principles and approaches for managing risks and opportunities under ISO 31000. It covers the standard’s main components, from terms and definitions to the principles, the framework and the risk management process, and works through each step of the process in turn.

Boards are accountable for risk oversight. ISO 31000 gives leaders and risk owners a shared, practical way to manage risk across every function.

Who should attend

  • Risk management professionals
  • People responsible for creating and protecting value in an organisation
  • People who manage risks and opportunities in their own area
  • Anyone seeking a working knowledge of ISO 31000 or a career in risk management

Learning outcomes

  • Summarise the main concepts and principles of risk management in ISO 31000
  • Explain the ISO 31000 guidance for establishing a risk management framework
  • Describe how the risk management process is applied under ISO 31000

Course structure: 2 days

1Day 1: Introduction to risk management, ISO 31000 components and initiating the process
  • Risk management concepts and principles
  • The ISO 31000 framework
  • Scope, context and criteria
2Day 2: Risk assessment, treatment, reporting, review and communication
  • Risk assessment and risk treatment
  • Recording, reporting, monitoring and review
  • Communication and consultation
  • Certificate exam

Examination

A 1-hour exam, sat online through PECB, that tests the competency domains below. You can sit it at the end of the course or book it for a later date.

  1. Domain 1Fundamental principles and concepts of risk management
  2. Domain 2Risk management framework and risk management process

If you do not pass the first time, one retake is free within 12 months.

Certification pathway

  1. Foundation

    • ISO 31000 FoundationThis course
  2. Manager / Specialist

  3. Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor

Credentials after the exam

CredentialExperience required
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 31000 FoundationNo experience required. An entry-level credential.

Certification pathways

What’s included

  • More than 200 pages of official PECB course material
  • The certification exam and one free retake
  • The certification application fee and the first year of PECB’s annual maintenance fee
  • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
  • Enrolment and support from us, from your first question to your certificate

Delivery

  • Self-paced eLearning on myPECB, with 12 months of access
  • Live online classes with a PECB-certified trainer, on request
  • In-house delivery for teams, on request

Prerequisites

None.

How PECB eLearning works

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the eLearning?
Access runs for 12 months from purchase, so you can study around work and book the exam when you are ready.
Is the exam included in the fee?
Yes. The exam, one free retake, the certification application fee and the first year of the annual maintenance fee are all included.
Can my employer pay, or can I enrol a team?
Yes. Organisations can ask for an invoice, and group enrolments are handled through Corporate & Team Training.
Is the course available in French?
Many PECB courses and exams are offered in French and other languages. Tell us your preferred language at checkout and we confirm availability.

Course fees are shown in AUD.

ISO 31000 FoundationA$349

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