ISO 31000 Foundation
Course Overview
Effective risk management enables organizations to make informed decisions, improve resilience, protect assets, and achieve strategic objectives. ISO 31000 is the internationally recognized standard that provides principles, a framework, and guidelines for managing risk across all types of organizations and industries.
The ISO 31000 Foundation course introduces participants to the key concepts, terminology, principles, and guidelines of ISO 31000. Participants will gain an understanding of the risk management framework, risk assessment, risk treatment, communication and consultation, monitoring, and continual improvement while preparing for the PECB Foundation certification examination.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Individuals seeking a foundational understanding of risk management
- Risk management professionals
- Business managers
- Compliance officers
- Governance professionals
- Internal auditors
- Information security professionals
- Project managers
- Consultants
- Anyone interested in ISO 31000 and organizational risk management
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of ISO 31000.
- Explain the principles and concepts of risk management.
- Describe the ISO 31000 risk management framework.
- Understand the risk management process.
- Explain risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment.
- Understand communication, consultation, monitoring, and review activities.
- Recognize the importance of continual improvement in risk management.
- Prepare for the PECB ISO 31000 Foundation certification examination.
Duration
2 Days (Approximately 14–16 hours of instructor-led training)
Classroom
Participants attend instructor-led classroom sessions featuring interactive lectures, practical examples, group discussions, and case studies focused on enterprise risk management.
Certification
Participants who successfully pass the examination will receive the:
PECB Certified ISO 31000 Foundation
The certification validates the candidate’s understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and guidelines of ISO 31000 Risk Management.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 31000 and Risk Management
- Training course objectives and structure
- Introduction to risk management concepts
- Overview of ISO 31000
- Risk management principles
- Risk management framework
- Leadership and organizational context
- Integration of risk management into organizational processes
Day 2: Risk Management Process and Certification Exam
- Risk identification
- Risk analysis and evaluation
- Risk treatment
- Communication and consultation
- Monitoring and review
- Recording, reporting, and continual improvement
- Course review
- PECB ISO 31000 Foundation Certification Examination
Exam Duration
- Exam Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
- Exam Format: Closed-book, multiple-choice examination.
- Passing Score: Determined by PECB in accordance with its certification policies.
Successful candidates who pass the examination may apply for the PECB Certified ISO 31000 Foundation credential, subject to PECB’s certification requirements.
