This M_o_R Foundation Course lasts 2 days and prepares learners to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the four elements of the M_o_R framework: Principles, Approach, Processes, Embedding and Reviewing; and how these elements support corporate governance.

The M_o_R Foundation Course is also a prerequisite for the M_o_R Practitioner qualification.

Certification: M_o_R® Foundation

Duration: 2 Days

Domain: Project and Program Management

Delivery Method: Blended, Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Accreditor: PEOPLECERT

Available Languages: English

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This M_o_R Foundation Course is ideal for professionals who need to learn and apply the concepts of risk management, and specifically, understand the principles and language of the M_o_R method. For example, Directors, all levels of Managers, Program and Project Managers, Program Office Staff, Business Change Managers, and Business Consultants.

At the end of the M_o_R Foundation Course, participants will gain competencies in and be able to:

• Describe the key characteristics of risk and the benefits of risk management
• List the eight M_o_R Principles
• List and describe the use of the key M_o_R Approach documents
• Create Probability and Impact scales
• Define and distinguish between risks and issues
• Create a Risk Register
• Create a Stakeholder map
• Identify the key roles in risk management
• Use the key techniques and describe specialisms in risk management
• Undertake the M_o_R Foundation examination

Introduction

• Introduction to the M_o_R Course
• What is a risk?
• What is a risk management?
• Why is risk management so important?
• Basic risk definitions
• The development of knowledge about risk management
• Corporate governance & internal control
• Where and when should risk management be applied?

M_o_R principles:

• The purpose of M_o_R principles
• Aligns with objectives
• Fits the context
• Engages stakeholders
• Provides clear guidance
• Informs decision-making
• Facilitates continual improvement
• Creates a supportive culture
• Achieves measurable value
• Risk management maturity models

M_o_R approach:

• Relationship between the documents
• Risk management policy
• Risk management process guide
• Risk management strategy
• Risk register
• Issue register
• Risk response plan
• Risk improvement plan
• Risk communications plan

M_o_R process

• Common process barriers
• Identify – contexts
• Identify – the risks
• Assess – estimate
• Assess – evaluate
• Plan
• Implement
• Communication throughout the process

M_o_R perspectives

• Strategic perspective
• Program perspective
• Project perspective
• Operational perspective

Risk specialisms

• Business continuity management
• Incident and crisis management
• Health and Safety management
• Financial risk management
• Environmental risk management
• Reputational risk management
• Contract risk management

M_o_R Foundation Exam

(1 hour + time for administrative procedures)