Training Course

Risk Management Fundamentals Masterclass

Overview

Risk management is essential to ensure that the business is not overly exposed to risks that can be mitigated or otherwise managed, especially given the realities of the current business climate. This essential course covers an overview of the risk management fundamentals and is aimed at those with a basic understanding but who wish to know more.

What will you learn?

By the end of this half day session, you will understand:

  • The risk management process
  • What is risk & why is it important?
  • Types of risk; Operational, Group, Principal
  • The risk management process; Reporting, Escalation, Disclosure
  • Emerging Risks identification
  • Risk Heatmap
  • Risk Appetite
  • The three lines of defence

Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £399
Professional subscriber - £375 
Member - £350

A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.

For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741

What questions can this course address for you?

  1. What are the basic risk processes used by many organisations and how do I understand the terminology?
  2. What is the role of the Governance Professional in risk management?
  3. How does the output of risk management get reported and to whom?

You will also receive:

  • A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
  • A certificate to show you have attended the course
  • 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (see below)
  • 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

Your complimentary 6-month professional subscription

We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base. An automatic email will be sent to you after your attendance.

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Course Leader

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Mark Leyland Smith

Mark Leyland Smith is a Chartered Governance Professional and Chartered Accountant and has been a member of the Chartered Governance Institute for over 25 years. Mark has a long executive career in multi-functional senior leadership roles, and as a non-executive Chair of an Audit & Risk Committee, sees risk and governance from all perspectives. Mark is an ICF-credentialled executive coach and, as a consultant, works with organisations in risk and governance assurance, adopting a coaching mindset and a facilitative style and brings an external perspective to draw out board and executive learning. “What I love about effective risk management is its close relationship to organisational culture. This risk training focuses on the processes and practices needed to provide assurance on effective risk management, and the human behaviours that influence how they operate within an organisation.”
Available Dates
20 May 2025
Zoom
Training - Virtual
09:30 to 16:30
From £350 (ex. VAT)
16 October 2025
Virtual
Training - Virtual
09:30 to 13:00
From £350 (ex. VAT)