The Risk Management (ISO 31000) training is a comprehensive three-day program designed to provide participants with a structured understanding of enterprise risk management based on the ISO 31000 standard. This course explains risk principles, framework, and process, enabling learners to identify, analyze, evaluate, treat, monitor, and communicate risks effectively across organizational contexts while supporting strategic decision-making and value creation.

• Understand the principles, frameworks, and strategic importance of information security governance in modern organizations.
• Identify governance structures, security policies, leadership roles, controls, and accountability models for secure operations.
• Align information security strategies, risk management, compliance requirements, and business objectives effectively.
• Implement governance processes for security controls, incident management, audit readiness, and operational resilience.
• Analyze security risks, regulatory obligations, performance metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build compliant, resilient, and business-aligned information security governance frameworks using industry best practices.

 • Risk management and compliance professionals
 • IT, operations, and business managers
 • Governance, audit, and assurance professionals
 • Project and program managers
 • Professionals involved in enterprise decision-making

 • Basic understanding of organizational processes and management concepts
 • Familiarity with business, IT, or operational environments
 • Awareness of governance or compliance concepts is beneficial
 • No prior risk management certification is required

 • Understanding ISO 31000 principles and terminology
 • Ability to design and apply a risk management framework
 • Conducting risk identification, analysis, and evaluation
 • Selecting and implementing risk treatment options
 • Monitoring, reporting, and improving risk management practices

By the end of this training, participants will be able to apply ISO 31000-based risk management practices within their organizations. Learners will gain the capability to design and operate a risk management framework, assess and prioritize risks, support informed decision-making, and contribute to resilient and value-driven organizational performance.

Introduction to Risk Management and ISO 31000
 • Purpose and benefits of risk management
 • Evolution of risk management standards
 • Overview of ISO 31000 structure
 • Value creation and protection concepts

ISO 31000 Principles of Risk Management
 • Integrated and structured approach
 • Inclusive and customized principles
 • Dynamic risk management concepts
 • Continual improvement mindset

Risk Management Framework Overview
 • Leadership and commitment
 • Integration into organizational processes
 • Design of the risk management framework
 • Roles and responsibilities

Establishing the Context for Risk Management
 • Internal and external context
 • Stakeholders and objectives
 • Risk criteria definition
 • Scope and boundaries

Risk Identification Techniques
 • Identifying strategic, operational, financial, and IT risks
 • Internal and external risk sources
 • Tools and techniques for risk identification
 • Documenting risk information

Risk Analysis Methods
 • Qualitative and quantitative analysis
 • Likelihood and impact assessment
 • Risk scenarios and assumptions
 • Understanding risk levels

Risk Evaluation and Prioritization
 • Comparing risks against criteria
 • Risk appetite and tolerance concepts
 • Prioritizing risks for treatment
 • Decision-making based on risk levels

Risk Treatment Options and Planning
 • Risk avoidance, reduction, sharing, and acceptance
 • Selecting appropriate treatment options
 • Developing risk treatment plans
 • Residual risk awareness

Monitoring, Review, and Reporting of Risk
 • Ongoing risk monitoring concepts
 • Reviewing effectiveness of controls
 • Risk reporting and communication
 • Management and stakeholder oversight

Communication and Consultation in Risk Management
 • Engaging stakeholders effectively
 • Risk communication principles
 • Consultation throughout the risk process
 • Building a risk-aware culture

Integrating Risk Management into Governance and Strategy
 • Linking risk management to governance
 • Supporting strategic planning and decisions
 • Risk management in projects and operations
 • Performance and value considerations

ISO 31000 Risk Management Capstone Workshop and Best Practices
 • Applying the ISO 31000 process to a case scenario
 • Identifying, analyzing, and treating risks
 • Reviewing governance and reporting aspects
 • Final review and best practices

• ISO 31000 Fundamentals & Risk Management Framework
• Risk Identification, Analysis & Evaluation
• Risk Treatment, Controls & Mitigation Strategies
• Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• End-to-End Enterprise Risk Management Project

Participants will be evaluated through scenario-based discussions, practical risk analysis exercises, and interactive workshops conducted during the training. The evaluation focuses on understanding ISO 31000 concepts, correct application of the risk management process, and the ability to address real-world risk scenarios.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for Risk Management (ISO 31000). This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of ISO 31000 principles, risk management framework, and practical application of risk processes in organizational contexts.