Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager - Training & Certification

Organizations today face increasing operational, financial, strategic, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks that require structured and proactive risk management practices. The Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager Training Course is designed to help professionals develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish, implement, maintain, and improve risk management processes based on the internationally recognized ISO 31000 guidelines.

This comprehensive training course provides participants with a detailed understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, and processes, along with practical methodologies for identifying, assessing, evaluating, treating, monitoring, and communicating risks across organizational environments.

Participants will also gain practical insight into applying risk management best practices that support governance, operational resilience, compliance initiatives, business continuity, and informed decision-making.

Upon successful completion of the training course and examination, participants can apply for the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager” credential.

Why ISO 31000 Risk Manager Training Matters

Modern organizations must manage a wide range of business risks while maintaining resilience, compliance, and operational stability. ISO 31000 provides globally recognized guidelines for implementing effective risk management practices that support strategic objectives and organizational performance.

The Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager Training Course helps participants:

• Understand and apply ISO 31000 risk management guidelines
• Establish and improve risk management frameworks
• Implement structured risk management processes
• Improve organizational decision-making and governance
• Strengthen operational resilience and compliance initiatives
• Support enterprise risk management programs
• Identify and evaluate business risks across multiple environments

This course combines theory, practical examples, and risk management best practices to help professionals confidently apply risk management methodologies within their organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers or consultants responsible for organizational risk management
• Risk management professionals
• Individuals seeking knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks, and processes
• Professionals responsible for protecting organizational value
• Governance, compliance, and operational resilience personnel
• Individuals interested in pursuing careers in risk management

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of risk management
• Establish and improve a risk management framework based on ISO 31000
• Implement a risk management process aligned with ISO 31000 guidelines
• Identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat organizational risks
• Support operational resilience and governance initiatives
• Apply structured risk management methodologies to real-world scenarios

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical concepts with practical application and risk management best practices.

Training features include:

• Lecture sessions supported by practical examples and discussions
• Interactive collaboration and knowledge-sharing among participants
• Practical exercises related to risk assessment and treatment activities
• Quizzes designed to closely mirror the structure of the certification examination
• Guidance on implementing risk management frameworks and processes

Participants gain practical insight into applying ISO 31000 risk management principles within organizational and operational environments.

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO 31000 and a comprehensive knowledge of risk management concepts are required to attend this training course.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 31000 and the establishment of the risk management framework

Day 2: Initiation of the risk management process and risk assessment according to ISO 31000

Day 3: Risk treatment, recording and reporting, monitoring and review, and communication and consultation according to ISO 31000

Day 4: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of risk management
• Domain 2: Establishment of a risk management framework
• Domain 3: Implementation of a risk management process

Successful completion of the examination demonstrates competency in applying ISO 31000 risk management principles and methodologies within organizational environments.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, participants can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. A certificate will be issued once all requirements related to the selected credential have been fulfilled.

The certification requirements for the PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager credential are:

The risk management activities should follow recognized best practices and include the following:

• Identifying assets, existing measures, risk sources, and potential consequences
• Assessing the likelihood and impact of incidents to determine risk levels
• Evaluating risk levels and identifying appropriate treatment options
• Selecting and implementing risk treatment options and evaluating residual risks
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive risk treatment plan

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Participants receive more than 300 pages of comprehensive training materials with practical examples, exercises, and quizzes
• Participants who attend the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Candidates who complete the training course through an authorized partner and do not pass the initial exam may retake the exam once free of charge within 12 months of the course completion date

Training Formats

Self-Study

Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and standard documentation without instructor-led video presentations.

eLearning

Self-paced online training that includes official course materials along with video presentations and explanations delivered by a PECB Certified Trainer.