16 Topics
10 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Quality Assurance and Quality Management Professionals
- Internal Auditors and Compliance Professionals
- Procurement and Contract Management Professionals
- Business Continuity and Resilience Professionals
- Change Management Professionals
- Consultants and Project Management Advisors
- Team Leaders and Departmental Managers involved in project delivery
- Professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, or managing project risks
Session Objectives
- Understand the core concepts of project risk management
- Learn how to identify and categorize risks
- Master the process of qualitative risk analysis
- Implement techniques for quantitative risk analysis
- Develop effective risk response strategies
- Create a comprehensive risk management plan
- Use a risk register to track and monitor risks
- Understand the importance of continuous risk monitoring
- Learn how to manage project opportunities
- Apply best practices for communicating risk to stakeholders
About the Course
Participants will learn how to identify and prioritize project risks, assess their potential impact and probability, develop effective mitigation strategies, establish contingency and response plans, and monitor emerging risks throughout the project lifecycle. The course also explores risk ownership, escalation, stakeholder communication, risk triggers, opportunity management, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and project-based scenarios, participants will develop the skills needed to build robust risk response strategies and manage unexpected events without compromising project scope, schedule, cost, quality, or stakeholder expectations.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The definition of a project risk
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Workshop 1.2:
The difference between threats and opportunities
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Workshop 1.3:
The importance of a risk management plan
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Workshop 1.4:
The role of the project manager in risk
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Workshop 1.5:
The benefits of a proactive approach to risk
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Workshop 2.1:
The importance of a systematic approach
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Workshop 2.2:
Techniques for identifying risks (e.g., brainstorming, interviews)
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Workshop 2.3:
The role of a risk breakdown structure (RBS)
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Workshop 2.4:
How to use a checklist for risk identification
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Workshop 2.5:
The importance of a project charter
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Workshop 3.1:
The purpose of qualitative analysis
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Workshop 3.2:
How to assess a risk's probability and impact
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Workshop 3.3:
The use of a probability and impact matrix
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Workshop 3.4:
The role of risk prioritization
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Workshop 3.5:
The benefits of focusing on high-priority risks
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Workshop 4.1:
The purpose of quantitative analysis
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Workshop 4.2:
Techniques for analyzing risk (e.g., decision tree analysis)
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Workshop 4.3:
The importance of a Monte Carlo simulation
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Workshop 4.4:
The role of expected monetary value (EMV)
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Workshop 4.5:
The benefits of a data-driven approach
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Workshop 5.1:
The four main response strategies: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept
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Workshop 5.2:
The importance of a clear action plan
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Workshop 5.3:
The role of a risk owner
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Workshop 5.4:
The benefits of a proactive approach
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Workshop 5.5:
The importance of a contingency plan
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Workshop 6.1:
The four main response strategies: exploit, enhance, share, accept
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Workshop 6.2:
How to turn a risk into an opportunity
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Workshop 6.3:
The role of a contingency reserve
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Workshop 6.4:
The benefits of a positive mindset
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Workshop 6.5:
The importance of a clear action plan
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Workshop 7.1:
The purpose of a risk register
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Workshop 7.2:
The key fields to include
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Workshop 7.3:
How to use the register to track risks
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Workshop 7.4:
The importance of a living document
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Workshop 7.5:
The benefits of a centralized repository
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Workshop 8.1:
The importance of continuous risk monitoring
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Workshop 8.2:
How to track a risk's status
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Workshop 8.3:
The role of a risk audit
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Workshop 8.4:
The importance of a project dashboard
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Workshop 8.5:
The benefits of a real-time view of risk
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Workshop 9.1:
The importance of communicating risk
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Workshop 9.2:
How to tailor your message for different audiences
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Workshop 9.3:
The role of a communication plan
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Workshop 9.4:
The importance of a risk review meeting
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Workshop 9.5:
The benefits of a transparent approach
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Workshop 10.1:
An overview of common risk management tools
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Workshop 10.2:
How to use spreadsheets effectively
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Workshop 10.3:
The benefits of specialized software
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Workshop 10.4:
The importance of a centralized system
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Workshop 10.5:
The role of collaboration in tools
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Workshop 11.1:
The importance of a risk team
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Workshop 11.2:
The role of a project manager in risk
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Workshop 11.3:
The responsibilities of each team member
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Workshop 11.4:
The importance of a clear reporting structure
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Workshop 11.5:
The benefits of a collaborative approach
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Workshop 12.1:
The difference between project risk and business risk
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Workshop 12.2:
The importance of a business continuity plan
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Workshop 12.3:
The role of a disaster recovery plan
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Workshop 12.4:
The benefits of a long-term view
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Workshop 12.5:
The importance of aligning with organizational goals
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Workshop 13.1:
The importance of reviewing risk performance
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Workshop 13.2:
How to document lessons learned
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Workshop 13.3:
The role of a project retrospective
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Workshop 13.4:
The benefits of a formal closeout process
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Workshop 13.5:
The importance of continuous improvement
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Workshop 14.1:
The role of risk in each project phase
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Workshop 14.2:
How to integrate risk into the project schedule
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Workshop 14.3:
The importance of a risk-aware culture
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Workshop 14.4:
The benefits of a holistic approach
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Workshop 14.5:
The importance of aligning with project goals
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Workshop 15.1:
Analyzing a real-world case study
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Workshop 15.2:
Developing a complete risk management plan
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Workshop 15.3:
Presenting your plan to a mock group of stakeholders
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Workshop 15.4:
Responding to risk-related questions
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Workshop 15.5:
The importance of a realistic scenario
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Workshop 16.1:
The importance of a risk-aware leader
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Workshop 16.2:
How to empower your team to manage risk
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Workshop 16.3:
The role of a risk champion
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Workshop 16.4:
The benefits of a trusting environment
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Workshop 16.5:
The importance of leading by example
