M_o_R® Foundation classroom

It is now becoming increasingly evident that a well structured approach to the Management of Risk is essential when organisations have to make informed decisions with regards to improving performance through change initiatives. The M_o_R Foundation course is based upon the 'Management of Risk – Guidance for Practitioners' publication, and provides a best practice approach to the essential elements of risk management. The course will provide delegates with an introduction to the principles, processes and techniques used in the M_o_R approach and are covered in extended detail to enable delegates to practice the application of the guidance both during the course and after within their own organisation. 

This is a three-day course leading to the M_o_R Foundation examination. There is some pre-course reading and activities to complete which will be sent prior to the event. During the event there will be some examination preparation evening work to complete.

• M_o_R principles
• M_o_R processes
• M_o_R tools & techniques
• Corporate governance
• Risk process lifecycle
• Risk management framework
• Business continuity
• Safety and security
• Creating the culture
• Costs and benefits
• Measurement, control & reporting

Please note: To assist your learning there is some pre-course reading and activities that must be completed prior to attending your course. In addition whilst attending your course there will also be some examination preparation evening work .

This is a three-day course leading up to, and including, the M_o_R Foundation examination.

The course will be of benefit to all levels of management including:

• Corporate managers – responsiblefor corporate governance and the organisation’s overall exposure to risk.
• Programme managers – responsible for risk relating to specific programmes.
• Project managers – responsible for managing risk in projects.
• Operational managers – responsible for risks that affect the on-going continuity of business services.
• All other personnel who havean interest or responsibility for the Management of Risk within their organisation.

By the end of the course you should understand the structure, basic concepts and terminology within the M_o_R Guide. Specifically, you should for any organizational perspective:

• Know the facts, terms, concepts and relationships between the four elements of the M_o_R framework (principles, approach, processes and embedding and reviewing)
• Understand how the M_o_R principles, approach, and processes are used
• Be able to identify the M_o_R framework documents and understand their uses and differences

This is a three-day course that includes the following:

• All accompanying course material
• The official M_o_R manual
• The cost of the M_o_R Foundation exam (the exam is taken on the last day of the course)

Refreshments will also be provided throughout the course.

A concentrated course that requires you to complete mandatory online pre-course study, which is designed to take approximately three to four hours to complete. Full instructions with a link to the online pre-course will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.

Review the technical requirements for the online pre-course learning here.

Multiple-choice exam

• 1 hour duration
• 75 questions (including five trial questions)
• 50% pass mark (35/70)
• Closed-book.

You will take your exam in the classroom on the last day of the course.