Governance & Compliance

Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks

Enterprise risk management helps organisations identify, assess and manage risks across the whole business in line with strategy. This course explains ERM frameworks such as COSO ERM and ISO 31000, risk governance, risk identification and assessment, risk responses, key risk indicators, reporting and embedding risk management in decisions.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Siloed risk management misses the risks that matter most. You will learn to build an integrated, practical ERM framework.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Framework comparisons, risk workshop practice, case studies and risk reporting exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain ERM concepts and frameworks
Set up risk governance and roles
Identify and assess enterprise risks
Select risk responses and controls
Develop key risk indicators and reports
Embed risk management in strategy and decisions

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Risk managers
Compliance and audit professionals
Senior managers
Board and risk committee members
Strategy and finance professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Framework design
Risk assessment
Risk response
Risk reporting
Risk culture

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1ERM Foundations

09:00–10:08Risk and value
10:08–11:00COSO ERM and ISO 31000
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45COSO ERM and ISO 31000 (continued)
11:45–12:53Maturity
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Governance

09:00–10:08Risk appetite
10:08–11:00Roles and three lines
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Roles and three lines (continued)
11:45–12:53Policies
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Identification and Assessment

09:00–10:08Risk workshops
10:08–11:00Assessment scales
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Assessment scales (continued)
11:45–12:53Heat maps
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Responses and Indicators

09:00–10:08Risk responses
10:08–11:00Controls
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Controls (continued)
11:45–12:53Key risk indicators
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Reporting and Embedding

09:00–10:08Risk reporting
10:08–11:00Strategy integration
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Strategy integration (continued)
11:45–12:53Culture
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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