Health and safety courses:
IRM Management of risk and uncertainty

Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Management of risk and uncertainty

Introduction

An independently accredited from the Institute of Risk Management.

Who is this course for?

The programme will be of great benefit to:

• those new to the profession of risk management
• Managers in companies, public organisations and local government
• Executives in charitable organisations, employed or voluntary
• Change managers, IT programme and project managers
• insurance managers, underwriters and brokers
• solicitors and accountants
• Auditors and those in the business continuity profession
• safety, health & environment professionals.

Aims

The course will provide an introduction to risk management, focusing on understanding the consequences of risk, allowing delegates, with up-to-date case studies, to practice the most common risk techniques and apply the methods of risk treatment and control.

Programme Outline

Session 1 Risk Management - Emergence, scope and purpose

• The emergence of risk management
• Definition of risk
• The role of the Risk Manager in the organisation
• Sources of risk
• Scope of risk management
• Purpose and benefits of risk management
• Introduction to the risk management standard

Session 2 Risk Assessment, Analysis & Evaluation

• Definition of risk assessment
• Review the wide range of methods used by organisations to assess risk
• Three common risk assessment techniques and their application
• Risk registers - their use, how to manage them and their contribution
• The pitfalls and success in introducing a risk register
• Risk perception and communication • Measuring perception of risk
• Communicating risk

Session 3 Risk Treatment – Risk Control

• The concept of acceptable risk
• Risk control measures
• Acceptable risk and risk appetite
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and guidance
• How to develop a BCP
• Business Continuity Management Code of Practice BS25999-1:2006
• Understanding and the duties of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004

Session 4 Risk Treatment – Risk Financing

• The concept of risk financing and the total cost of risk
• The total cost of risk
• Understanding the nature of loss
• Assesses the financing techniques of transfer, retention and insurance.

Session 5 Corporate Governance, Reporting, Monitoring, Embedding

• Development of Corporate Governance codes in the UK and internationally
• Risk management requirements of the Combined Code & Turnbull Guidance
• Elements of an effective system of internal control
• Why communication, monitoring and reviews are important
• Key requirements for embedding a culture of risk management within an organisation

Course support

• All the course material is provided including a full colour 107 page workbook

• Case studies are presented for analysis and interaction in study groups

• CD/Video highlights the impact of a disaster and the benefits of good business continuity management

• The delegate is awarded the Institute of Risk Management certificate on completion of a short assessment paper

• Envex Helpline - After the course, you may have questions. Delegates get the Envex 30 day Helpline support allowing them to contact Envex, preferably by email for a prompt response on matters concerning risk.

Course costs, location and dates

£450 + VAT per person

Discounts available:
£25 for IRM members and those studying for an IRM qualification
£25 per delegate when booking two or more personnel from the same organisation.

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