Applied Risk Management
Certificate Program
The Applied Risk Management Certificate Program is an intermediate-level certificate designed to equip risk professionals with the knowledge to reimagine, build, and integrate practical Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks. The program emphasizes turning theory into practice, focusing on strategies that create and protect organizational value while improving operational efficiencies.
Through a combination of virtual workshops and on-demand coursework, participants will learn to treat ERM as a strategic business process that aligns with existing governance and culture to support organizational objectives.
Why earn the certificate:
- Build a Customized Framework: Learn to design an implementation plan tailored specifically to your organization's unique culture and governance.
- Anticipate Emerging Threats: Master proactive tools like future casting and pre-mortem analysis to identify and mitigate risks before they become apparent.
- Gain Leadership Buy-In: Develop the skills to gain credibility and commitment, including crafting a 60-second elevator pitch to secure leadership support.
- Master Risk Appetite: Learn to link strategy and risk management through a well-devised risk appetite framework that enhances performance during turbulent times.
Level: Intermediate
Credits: 25 RIMS Credits
Format: Live Virtual, Self-Paced On-Demand
Courses: Four
$1,450 RIMS Member
$2,100 Non-member
UPCOMING COHORTS
Cohort 1: February 2026 Start
Virtual Workshops
- Applying and Integrating ERM
February 4–5, 2026 - Emerging Risks
April 15, 2026
On-Demand Courses
- Designing an Enterprise Risk Management Framework
- Risk Appetite Management
Complete on-demand courses by June 30, 2026.
Cohort 2: August 2026 Start
Virtual Workshops
- Applying and Integrating ERM
August 10–11, 2026 - Emerging Risks
October 6, 2026
On-Demand Courses
- Designing an Enterprise Risk Management Framework
- Risk Appetite Management
Complete on-demand courses by December 31, 2026.
After purchase, you will receive the link to access the courses. You may also access the link in your RIMS profile under My Events.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Applying and Integrating ERM (Virtual Workshop)
This interactive workshop provides the essential knowledge and practical tools to fully integrate an ERM framework into your organization's strategy and decision-making processes. It covers every step of program building—from gaining initial commitment to monitoring progress and measuring results.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Establish Core Knowledge: Master basic concepts, principles (e.g., ISO 31000/COSO), and the evolution of risk management as a strategic discipline.
- Design and Activate: Create a customized ERM framework and implementation plan tailored specifically to your organization.
- Drive Commitment: Learn to gain leadership support, establish governance, and assess cultural factors critical for success.
- Monitor and Optimize: Implement continuous monitoring and improvement processes to maximize strategic value.
Emerging Risks (Virtual Workshop)
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, traditional risk assessments often miss newly developing threats. This workshop equips participants with the skills to proactively identify, assess, and develop strategies to mitigate emerging risks. It emphasizes a forward-thinking approach, focusing on risks that are not yet fully understood to build organizational resilience.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Proactive Identification: Develop the ability to detect potential threats early through techniques like future casting and pre-mortem analysis.
- Enhanced Strategic Decision-Making: Learn to incorporate emerging risks into strategic planning processes, ensuring informed and forward-thinking decisions.
- Strengthened Resilience: Understand how to build resilience by aligning emerging risks with organizational goals and fostering a supportive culture.
- Support ERM: Align risk classification with organizational goals and strategic plans to evolve the ERM maturity.
Designing an Enterprise Risk Management Framework (On-Demand Course)
Focused on starting or re-starting an ERM program, this self-paced course helps professionals design a robust, value-added framework. It approaches ERM as a strategic plan that must function within an organization's existing culture.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Proactive Strategy: Discuss how to modify traditional approaches to develop a more proactive risk management strategy.
- Core Values Analysis: Analyze how organizational values affect risk-taking attitudes, appetites, and tolerances.
- Value Calculation: Calculate the value added to the organization through ERM implementation.
- Design Elements: Identify specific design elements required before conducting the first risk assessment.
Risk Appetite Management (On-Demand Course)
This comprehensive, self-paced course addresses the critical area of risk appetite management. It provides the skills to develop a framework that links strategy with risk management, strengthening risk culture and enhancing performance during turbulent times.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish Key Concepts: Determine the differences and correlations between risk appetite, risk tolerance, and thresholds.
- Build Metrics: Understand key metrics and principles necessary to build risk appetite.
- Overcome Obstacles: Gain insight into successful approaches for overcoming implementation obstacles.
- Tool Access: Gain access to tools for managing your own risk content.
REGISTRATION FEES
Cohort 1: February 2026 Start
Cohort 2: August 2026 Start
For registration assistance, please contact our Professional Development Team at PD@RIMS.org.
Cancellations and Refunds
RIMS reserves the right to cancel a course if conditions warrant. In the event of such a cancellation, registration fees will be refunded.
All requests for refunds or changes must be submitted in writing to RIMS at PD@RIMS.org. Registrants who cancel 15 business days or more prior to the start of the workshop can receive a credit to attend another workshop with the same duration and cost within three months.
You may cancel your registration at any time by emailing PD@RIMS.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations received 15 to 30 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 15 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after the event. All refunds will be refunded to your original method of payment. Registrations may not be shared but may be transferred at no cost up to 15 days prior to the start of the event with notification to PD@RIMS.org.