IRM reflects latest thinking in new International Certificate in Risk Management

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 01, 2008 – The new qualification, the International Certificate in Risk Management, is an introduction to the theory and practice of risk management and will be available from 1 April 2008. The course content reflects current risk management thinking, regulations and practices and how they impact businesses today.

“The new International Certificate has been updated in parallel with our new International Diploma in Risk Management, which was launched at the end of last year. The syllabus been designed to be as widely accessible as possible – both in content and delivery,” commented Steve Fowler, Chief Executive of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).

“It is a tremendous introduction to practical enterprise risk management for anyone with an interest in the subject and has been revised to reflect the changing and global nature of risk management. As well as being internationally relevant, all Certificate study materials are provided online enabling flexible, part time distance learning for professionals working in different sectors and countries.”

The International Certificate is the IRM’s introductory qualification, there are no entry requirements and, for successful students, completion offers an entry route to IRM membership.

The Certificate’s core text has been written by Paul Hopkin (IRM Director), a renowned risk management professional with over 30 years’ experience in a range of public and private organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive, the BBC, the Rank Group Plc and AIRMIC. In addition the IRM worked with academics and practising risk professionals around the world to develop the new syllabus.


The new International Certificate in Risk Management is aimed at:
•   Newly practicing or not formally qualified risk managers
•   Auditors, accountants and advisors on governance
•   Project, programme and change managers
•   Insurance underwriters, claims handlers, brokers and client managers
•   Loss adjusters and consultants
•   Safety, health and environmental professionals
•   Lawyers and legal consultants
•   Banking and financial services professionals
•   Anyone seeking a formal risk management qualification
•   Anyone requiring an entry route onto the International Diploma in Risk Management

For further information please visit: www.theirm.org

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Notes to Editors
The Institute of Risk Management was founded 21 years ago and is the leading professional education and training body, providing courses on risk management at a range of levels from introductory to expert. With over 2,000 members in more than 50 countries, drawn from a variety of risk related disciplines and a wide range of industries, the Institute is governed by practising risk professionals and has strong, global links with academia and other risk and strategy organisations.

Institute of Risk Management, 6 Lloyd’s Avenue, London, EC3N 3AX
Tel: 020 7709 9808 Fax: 020 7709 0716

For further enquiries:
Steve Fowler
Chief Executive, Institute of Risk Management
www.theirm.org
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7709 9808
Mobile: 07952 257898