Why should you attend?

The ISO 31000 Foundation training course presents the basic principles and approaches of managing risks and opportunities based on the guidelines of ISO 31000. This training course focuses on the main components of ISO 31000: basic terms and definitions, principles of risk management, risk management framework, and risk management process. In addition, each step of the risk management process is analyzed and elaborated individually.

Upon completion of the training course, you can sit for the exam and apply to obtain the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 31000 Foundation” designation. The certificate demonstrates that you understand the fundamental concepts of risk and methodologies for risk management based on the guidelines of ISO 31000.

Who should attend?

• Risk management professionals
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the ISO 31000 guidelines for risk management principles, framework, and process
• Individuals responsible for the creation and protection of value in an organization
• Personnel tasked with managing the risks and opportunities in their area of responsibility
• Individuals interested to pursue a career as a risk manager

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to risk management, ISO 31000 components, and initiation of the risk management process

DAY 2 | Risk assessment, risk treatment, recording and reporting, monitoring and review, and communication and consultation according to ISO 31000

Training material

The participant will receive training materials containing more than 200 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE application. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive training materials in printed form.

Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of risk management
• DOMAIN 2 | Risk management framework and risk management process

The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions. It is closed-book, where the candidates are not allowed to use any reference materials.  The exam lasts 1 hour and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Price

The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. The price of the full-time course also includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on teaching days and small refreshments.

Certification

First, a candidate needs to complete the PECB ISO 31000 Foundation training course. Then, they need to take the exam and after successfully passing the exam, candidates will be able to apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 31000 Foundation” certificate. This is an entry-level credential.

There are no prerequisites on professional or management system project experience required. Thus, following the training course, passing the exam and applying for the certificate are the only certificate program requisites that certificate holders shall meet before obtaining the certificate.

For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The certificate requirements are: