ISO 31000 Foundation Training

 The ISO 31000 Foundation Course provides a practical introduction to the international standard for risk management. Aligned with ISO 31000, this training equips learners with the knowledge to understand, communicate, and support risk-based decision-making processes across diverse organisational settings. It is ideal for professionals who want to enhance strategic resilience and operational performance through structured risk frameworks. 

Key Topics Covered 

• Overview of ISO 31000: Purpose, principles, and scope of the standard  

• Risk Management Framework: Leadership, integration, and continual improvement  

• Risk Management Process: Steps from risk identification to monitoring and review  

• Roles and Responsibilities: Key stakeholders in managing enterprise risks  

• Application of Risk Principles: Real-world use across sectors and functions 

Course Benefits 

• Gain Foundational Knowledge: Learn how ISO 31000 supports decision-making and performance  

• Improve Organisational Resilience: Help teams manage uncertainty more effectively  

• Start your Risk Journey: Ideal first step before advanced risk or auditor training 

• Cross-industry Relevance: Apply your learning in finance, IT, healthcare, engineering, and beyond 

This course is suited to professionals across all sectors who are involved in governance, compliance, strategy, or operations. Typical participants include: 

• Risk Officers and Coordinators  

• Project and Operations Managers  

• Business Continuity and Compliance Staff  

• Internal Auditors  

• Policy Analysts  

• Strategic Planners 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 31000 

• Introduction 

• Scope 

• Normative References 

• Terms and Definitions 

• Principles 

Module 2: Risk Management 

• Introduction 

• Process 

• Response to Risks 

• Importance of Risk Management 

Module 3: Framework 

• General 

• Leadership and Commitment 

• Integration 

• Design 

• Implementation 

• Evaluation 

• Improvement 

Module 4: Process 

• General 

• Communication and Consultation 

• Scope, Context, and Criteria 

• Risk Assessment 

• Risk Treatment 

• Monitoring and Review 

• Recording and Reporting 

Module 5: Risk Treatment 

• Risk Response Planning 

• Identification of Options 

• Development of Action Plan 

• Approval of Action Plan 

• Implementation of Action Plan 

• Identification of Residual Risks 

Module 6: Methods for Risk Management 

• Avoidance 

• Retention 

• Sharing 

• Transferring 

• Loss Prevention and Reduction 

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

• Understand the structure and purpose of ISO 31000  

• Define core risk management terms, principles, and processes  

• Support the development of a risk-aware culture within your organisation  

• Apply a structured approach to risk identification, analysis, and treatment  

• Contribute to governance, compliance, and strategy through risk-informed insights 

To achieve the ISO 31000 Foundation Certification, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes