Course detail

Chartered Operational Risk Management

Course Description

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.

Details

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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