Enterprise Risk Management

Programme Summary

Enterprise risk management helps leaders consider uncertainty when setting objectives, allocating resources and reviewing performance. This programme introduces risk governance, appetite, assessment, treatment and reporting using practical business scenarios. Participants learn to describe risks clearly, challenge scoring assumptions, connect controls with evidence and prepare a concise risk register that supports decisions rather than becoming an isolated reporting exercise.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen understanding of enterprise risk management principles; 2 Connect risk discussions with strategy and performance; 3 Develop consistent risk identification and assessment approaches; 4 Improve evaluation of controls and treatment options; 5 Build useful risk reporting and review practices.

Learning Outcomes

1 Write clear risk statements linked to business objectives; 2 Apply supplied risk criteria and explain scoring assumptions; 3 Assess control evidence and identify material weaknesses; 4 Prepare treatment actions with owners and review dates; 5 Produce a concise risk report for management decisions.

Target Audience

Risk Coordinators; Department Managers; Compliance Officers; Internal Auditors; Business Planning Analysts; Operations Managers.

Target Industries

Manufacturing; Financial Services; Healthcare; Utilities; Construction; Professional Services.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Risk and Organisational Objectives: Uncertainty opportunities and potential adverse effects; Linking risk with strategy and performance; Limits of prediction and risk scoring.
• Module 2 Governance and Risk Culture: Board management and risk owner responsibilities; Risk appetite and tolerance distinctions; Escalation expectations and constructive risk dialogue.
• Module 3 Scope Context and Criteria: Business boundaries and stakeholder expectations; Risk categories and assessment time horizons; Likelihood consequence and evaluation criteria.
• Module 4 Risk Identification: Cause event and consequence risk statements; Process reviews interviews and scenario analysis; Interdependencies and emerging risk signals.
• Module 5 Risk Analysis and Evaluation: Existing controls and supporting effectiveness evidence; Inherent and residual risk assumptions; Prioritisation against agreed decision criteria.
• Module 6 Risk Treatment: Treatment options and proportionate control selection; Action owners resources and completion dates; Residual exposure and acceptance authority.
• Module 7 Monitoring and Reporting: Key risk indicators and trigger thresholds; Risk registers and management reporting views; Review frequency and changing business conditions.
• Module 8 Practical Risk Workshop: Facilitating objective and evidence based discussion; Testing risk statements and scoring consistency; Presenting decisions actions and unresolved uncertainties.

Assessment

• 40 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 60 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied risk criteria and templates permitted. Internet and AI assistance prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (30 minutes): Complete a four risk register from a supplied business scenario. Explain scoring assumptions, assess provided control evidence, propose proportionate treatments and draft a short management escalation for the highest priority exposure.
• Assessment criteria: Clarity of objective linked risk statements; Consistency of scoring and control evaluation; Proportionality and accountability of treatment actions.
• Pass each component separately: 30/40 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records assessed enterprise risk management skills; it does not certify organisational risk controls or confer professional registration.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

222

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Basic understanding of organisational objectives and business processes is recommended. No prior risk qualification or advanced statistical knowledge is required.Basic understanding of organisational objectives and business processes is recommended. No prior risk qualification or advanced statistical knowledge is required.Basic understanding of organisational objectives and business processes is recommended. No prior risk qualification or advanced statistical knowledge is required.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Spend 30 minutes reviewing the supplied organisation profile and identify three uncertainties that could affect its stated objectives.Spend 30 minutes reviewing the supplied organisation profile and identify three uncertainties that could affect its stated objectives.Spend 30 minutes reviewing the supplied organisation profile and identify three uncertainties that could affect its stated objectives.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.