Chartered Operational Risk Management
A chartered-level programme designed to develop advanced expertise in identifying, assessing, controlling, and monitoring operational risks across organisations. The course aligns with global standards including Basel III/IV, ISO 31000, COSO, and industry best practices. It prepares professionals to lead risk governance, strengthen internal controls, manage crises, and build resilient operations.
Learners gain mastery in operational risk frameworks, risk assessment tools, control design, scenario analysis, business continuity, cybersecurity risk, fraud prevention, and enterprise-wide risk integration. The programme blends technical skills, governance knowledge, and practical case studies.
Module 1: Foundations of Operational Risk & Global Regulatory Frameworks
Explores operational risk concepts, categories, Basel III/IV principles, regulatory expectations, and the role of operational risk within enterprise risk management.
Module 2: Risk Identification, Process Mapping & Control Environment Assessment
Covers identifying operational risks through process mapping, RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment), internal control evaluation, and analysing people, process, system, and external-event risks.
Module 3: Operational Risk Measurement, Scoring & Quantification
Teaches qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, likelihood–impact scoring, loss event data analysis, KRIs (Key Risk Indicators), and scenario analysis techniques.
Module 4: Internal Controls, Risk Mitigation & Control Design
Covers control frameworks, segregation of duties, control testing, designing mitigation strategies, automation controls, and strengthening organisational resilience.
Module 5: Fraud Risk Management, Internal Investigations & Compliance Controls
Examines fraud risk indicators, fraud prevention systems, whistleblowing structures, investigative procedures, and compliance monitoring using global best practices.
Module 6: Operational Resilience, Business Continuity & Crisis Management
Explores business continuity planning (BCP), incident response, disaster recovery, operational resilience frameworks, and crisis leadership.
Module 7: Technology, Cybersecurity & Third-Party Risk Management
Covers cybersecurity threats, information-security governance, vendor risk assessment, cloud risk, digital vulnerability analysis, and technology-related operational risks.
Module 8: Operational Risk Reporting, Governance & Case Studies
Teaches effective reporting, dashboards, KRI monitoring, governance structures, board reporting, and lessons from major global operational-risk failures.
Global operational risk principles and regulatory frameworks
Techniques for risk identification, RCSA, and process analysis
Qualitative and quantitative operational risk measurement
Building and testing strong internal control systems
Fraud risk management and investigative techniques
Business continuity planning and operational resilience
Cybersecurity, technology risk, and third-party assessment
Reporting, governance, and enterprise integration of operational risk
Operational risk managers and analysts
Internal auditors and compliance officers
Governance, risk, and control professionals
Bankers, insurance professionals, and financial-sector staff
Business continuity and cybersecurity officers
Public-sector risk managers and project leaders
Professionals transitioning into risk management roles
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