Risk Management Training for Risk Champions

Risk Management Training for Risk Champions

The Focused Role-Specific Programme

Risk Definitions, Frameworks, Roles, Registers, Assessment, Response, Control, Reporting, and Action Planning

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
05 - 06 October 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
02 - 03 December 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
03 - 04 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
24 - 25 March 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
03 - 04 May 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days

Course Introduction

Risk champions are integral to effective risk management. This course helps participants identify risks and opportunities and gives them the confidence to communicate and champion risk management issues within the organisation. Participants will learn risk management concepts and practical techniques to help influence and guide their colleagues. The course is delivered by a risk management expert in an interactive manner, using a number of case studies.

Course Objectives

This course will achieve the following:
  • Equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and leadership qualities required to champion risk management across the business
  • Clarify your responsibility for stepping in where risk management efforts are being hampered
  • Provide expert guidance for managing problematic and transversal risks that require a multi-participant approach
  • Build capacity in risk management concepts, principles, and processes
  • Understand enterprise risk maturity models and the progression pathway to higher maturity
  • Use AI-assisted tools to support risk register maintenance and reporting

Who should attend?

  • Risk Champions
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1: Understanding Risk, and the Role of the Risk Champion
Understanding Risk & Risk Management
  • Definitions of risk and risk management, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Introduction to the COSO Risk Management Framework and ISO 31000
  • ERM maturity models
Exercise: Definition of risk.
Enterprise Risk Management Policy
  • Summary of the ERM policy, and the implications of policy violations
Case Study: Violation of ERM policy.
Role of Risk Champion
  • Qualities of a Risk Champion
  • Performance management for Risk Champions
  • The importance of influencing risk culture
Case Study: Effective risk championing.
Understanding the Use of Risk Registers
  • What is a Risk Register?
  • Establishing a risk universe and brainstorming risks
  • The parts of the Risk Register, and quality standards
Assessing Risk
  • Properly describing risks
  • Assessing likelihood and impact of risk occurrence
Case Study: Risk Assessment.
Day 2: Responding to Risk, Control, and Action Planning
Responding to Risk
  • The 7 R's and 4 T's of risk management
  • Designing a Risk Response Plan
Risk Controls
  • Types of controls
  • Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of controls
  • Determining residual risk
Reporting and Monitoring
  • The Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Reporting on risks and reporting frequency
  • Monitoring risks, including AI-assisted tools for register maintenance and reporting
Action Planning
  • Action planning for Risk Champions

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FAQs – Risk Management Training for Risk Champions

Build practical risk management skills covering risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, reporting, and effective risk champion responsibilities.

What topics are covered in Risk Management Training for Risk Champions?
The course covers risk management concepts, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), COSO and ISO 31000 frameworks, risk maturity models, risk registers, risk assessment, risk response, risk controls, risk reporting, monitoring, and action planning.
Who should attend Risk Management Training for Risk Champions?
This focused programme is designed specifically for Risk Champions who are responsible for promoting effective risk management, influencing risk culture, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting risk management activities within their organisations.
Does the course cover ISO 31000 and the COSO Risk Management Framework?
Yes. Delegates are introduced to both ISO 31000 and the COSO Risk Management Framework, together with Enterprise Risk Management principles and risk maturity models that help organisations progress towards stronger risk management practices.
How long is the Risk Management Training for Risk Champions course?
The programme is delivered as a focused 2-day course covering the role of the Risk Champion, risk registers, risk assessment, risk response, controls, reporting, monitoring, and action planning.
What practical risk management skills will delegates develop?
Delegates learn how to identify and describe risks, assess likelihood and impact, maintain quality risk registers, design risk response plans, evaluate controls, determine residual risk, monitor risks, report effectively, and develop practical risk action plans.
Does the course cover AI-assisted risk registers and reporting?
Yes. The programme introduces AI-assisted tools that can support risk register maintenance, risk monitoring, and reporting, helping Risk Champions improve the efficiency and quality of their risk management activities.

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