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16 Days


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S$7,885 (Inclusive of GST)


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Enterprise Risk Manager (ERM) and Professional Diploma in Enterprise Risk Planning and Management

Synopsis

Fraud, terrorism, new technologies, business changes, CSR, increasing competition, etc. Being able to effectively identify and manage risk to make the best decisions and improve your performance is quickly becoming a critical management skill as well as a key source of competitive advantage for organisations in today's volatile and global business environment. Hence, it is no surprise that ERM™ - Enterprise Risk Management has now become a key element in the overall framework for effective corporate governance for any public or private organisation all over the world.

The ERM™ sets a new level of industry standard for risk professionals and decision-making studies in Asia. It is conducted by the Asian Risk Management Institute (ARiMI), the leading Asian Research and Professional Development Institute in Enterprise Risk Management, together with the National University of Singapore (NUS). The programme is tailored to deliver a comprehensive, integrated, cross-disciplinary understanding of key enterprise risk management issues and best-practices for decision-makers regardless of their industry backgrounds.

It is a practical course that develops professionals to be able to combine a detailed understanding of risk management fundamental concepts, practices and tools with sophisticated leadership, managerial and organisational skills. These `hybrid' managers are effective in delivering change and securing competitive advantage for their organisation. They are the key for an organisation's survival and growth in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. ERM™ is your passport to Enterprise Risk Management excellence!


Course Outline

  • Get an integrated, cross-disciplinary understanding of key risk management issues, methodologies, tools and best practices.
  • Understand how to build the business case for risk management for your organisation and all the projects you have to manage.
  • Gain in-depth understanding of effective risk identification, analysis and mapping tools.
  • Develop your own set of tools and techniques to improve our effectiveness in making difficult decisions.
  • Learn how to develop and implement the right risk management controls, financing and optimisation solutions.
  • Understand the dynamics of crisis and how to prevent, recognise and manage them effectively.
  • Learn how to drive successfully the implementation of ERM™ within your organisation.
  • Understand how to strike the right balance between risk management systems and culture.
  • Learn how to optimise the balance between the achievement of corporate objectives and the protection of stakeholder's interests.
  • And many more.


How You Will Benefit

The programme is designed to advance your professional development, and will enable you to:

  • Gain new comprehensive knowledge and build an in-depth understanding of enterprise risk management most recent and effective tools and methodologies.
  • Learn how to internalise the new knowledge into real practical skills to improve immediately your effectiveness and performance at work.
  • Being taught by leading risk management experts and professionals.
  • Enhance your leadership and risk decision-making skills by learning how to make the right decisions for important and difficult business/operational issues positively influencing organisational results.
  • Build your network with risk professionals and learn from direct industry experience in managing risks.
  • Gain a professional title recognising your new knowledge & skills to build a successful career in the new growth area of risk management.
  • Leverage your new knowledge & skills to gain a competitive edge over your peers and enhance your career advancement opportunities.


Programme Curriculum Contents

The basis of the learning format for the ERM™ Programme uses an interactive problem-solving approach emphasising on practical applications of managing risks and crisis by using real-life business case studies in an Asian context.

The programme provides a comprehensive and structured learning path consists of:

  • 6 Core certificate modules laying strong foundations for a comprehensive knowledge in Risk Management Decision-Making process,
  • 3 Core diploma modules building an Enterprise wide perspective of key risk, compliance, governance issues and
  • 4 Elective modules covering and deepening specific areas of interests.


Scroll below to see the detailed list of modules covered in the program


CORE CERTIFICATE MODULES
CCM 1 - Essential of Enterprise Risk Management: Buidling the foundations for ERM

Modules

Description

Duration

CCM1

Managing Uncertainty & Creating Value with Enterprise Risk Management

2 days


CCM 2 to 6 - Mastering the Key Steps of the Risk Management Process
Modules

Description

Duration

CCM2

Risk Mapping for Strategic, Financial & Operational Risk Decisions Planning

2 days

CCM3

Build Resilient Risk Systems & Use Effective Solutions to Protect your Organization against Risk

1 day

CCM4

How to Finance Risks Effectively Through Insurance, ART and other Techniques

1 day

CCM5

Preventing & Surviving Crisis: The keys to Effective Crisis Management & Business Continuity

2 days

CCM6

Developing Effective KPIs & Risk Metrics for Winning Corporations

1 day


CORE DIPLOMA MODULES

CDM 1 to 3 - Risk, Organization & Leadership

Module

Description

Duration

CDM1

Strengthening Corporate Governance & Leveraging Compliance with Risk Management

1 day

CDM2

Change Management: Leading Corporate Transformation through a World of Changes with Risk Management

1 day

CDM3

Build Trust with Stakeholders Through Strategic Reputational Risk Communication & Management

1 day


ELECTIVE DIPLOMA MODULES

IMPORTANT: for the Diploma program, you have to select 2 groups of electives out of the 4 groups listed below.

Elective Modules (EM): Group I - Statistical & Financial Approach To Risk Management

Module

Description

Duration

EDM1

Manager's Toolbox of Risk Measeurement & Forecasting Techniques for Data Analysis

1 Day

EDM2

Scenario Analysis & Risk Decision-Making Through Advanced Risk Modelling & Simulation with EXCEL

1 Day


Elective Modules (EM): Group II - Key areas of practice for Risk Management

Module

Description

Duration

EDM3

Winning Projects Through Effective Project Risk Management

1 Day

EDM4

Improve Performance & Build Strong Teams With Human Capital Risk Management

1 Day


Elective Modules (EM): Group III - Key areas of practice for Risk Management

Module

Description

Duration

EDM5

Best Practices for Effective Risk-Based Internal Audit

1 Day

EDM6

Combating Fraud Through Strong Business Ethics & Effective Risk Management

1 Day


Elective Modules (EM): Group IV - Implementing Enterprise Risk Management

Module

Description

Duration

EDM7

Implementing ERM in Your Organization Successfully – Risk Champions Masterclass

2 Days

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Programme Structure and Organisation

Candidates seeking accreditation are required to:
  • Attend the six core certificate modules (CCM1 to CCM6) - 9 days
  • Attend the three core diploma modules (CDM1 to CDM3) - 3 days
  • Select & attend 2 groups (out of 4) of Elective Modules (EDM1 to 7) – 4 days
  • Pass successfully the required exams
  • Conduct a Practical Dissertation/Field Study (more info below)

All the modules of the whole ERM™ Programme are running each and every quarter as follows:
The Program is organized as follows:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 1

CCM1

CCM2

CCM3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 2

CCM4

CCM5

CCM6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Week 4

EDM3

EDM4

EDM5

EDM6

 

Week 5

EDM7

 

 

 


IMPORTANT NOTE: ERM™ Professional Diploma programme has been specifically designed for busy professionals. It gives participants a large amount of flexibility in terms of attending the required modules over multiple quarters. Participants who are tied up with workload and need time flexibility may attend all core and elective modules over a six (6) to nine (9) month period. Upon completing that, participants will have another 6 months to conduct the dissertation/field study and submit to the institute. Hence, the Professional Diploma provides you the flexibility to be completed on a part time basis.


Training Method, Formats and Faculty

All course modules are conducted using a unique workshop format that fosters interaction, knowledge sharing and experiential learning . It involves a balanced mix of:

  • fundamental lectures;
  • interactive case presentations;
  • group discussions and sharing of experience;
  • problem-solving exercises including computer aided workshops;
  • case simulations with 'role plays'.

All with a clear focus on real Risk Management issues in an Asian context.
The programme is delivered by a faculty of active and highly credentialed practitioners, skilled educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Each is an expert in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, finance, insurance and risk management. They will bring to the participants a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be very useful in the work of the participants.


Diploma Assessment & Certification

To ensure the quality of the certification, all candidates are required to:

1 – Take a Sit-in exam consisting of Sixty questions (multiple-choice) and is administered onsite at the Asian Risk Management Institute. The time allotted is two hours.

2 – Conduct a Dissertation/Field Study consisting of 8,000 word practical assignment where participants will have to undertake a field work within their organisation using the methodologies and tools learned during the programme to solve current issues and demonstrate a real practical understanding of how to create value with ERM™. Students may choose to base their assignment on a real situation that is practical and relevant to their own role and company. The completed dissertation/field work must be submitted to the Asian Risk Management Institute for grading within 6 months after participants have completed their last required modules . During the preparation of the field study, participants will benefit from a coaching programme to support them in delivering a high level value creation work.

Upon completion of all the required modules, project assignment & exam, candidates will be awarded the recognised professional designation of :

  • Enterprise Risk Manager (ERM™) by the Asian Risk Management Institute

and a

  • Professional Diploma in Enterprise Risk Planning & Management by NUS Extension



Past Participants and Quotes




"I found the programme to be very intensive and highly valuable. The programme has a good mix of strategy, psychology and practical applications which provided many useful insights into the world of risk management. Case studies were exceptional and provided real life examples which made the learning and assimilation process very enriching. The concept which I found extremely useful to my current job is the Risk Tree model which is a fantastic way of depicting both the causes and consequences of a risk outcome."

- Ashwin Kumar, Regional Crisis & BCM Manager, BP - British Petroleum Malaysia

“The ERMTM has provided me with the fundamental knowledge, tools and methodologies that are critical for the successful implementation and administration of a robust ERM program. I would highly recommend CPRM for all practitioners of risk management.”

- Alvin Chong, Risk Manager, SingTel - Singapore Telecommunication Ltd

“I learnt a lot and appreciate the holistic perspective of risk management that the programme offers. It provides a broad yet very practical overview and best practices of enterprise risk management. I am able to apply many of the foundational concepts and tools not just in my work but in my daily life too.”

- Roland Lim, Director (Technology), Systems & Engineering Group
ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd



Beyond ERM™: Professional development

For your next step in Professional Learning Development
You can also further develop toward the FARM, Fellowship in Applied Risk Management The programme is designed for leaders confronted with the challenge of making strategic decisions in a very volatile and complex business environment and need to broaden their Risk Management understanding at an organisational wide level and enhance their strategic risk decision making and change management skills. For more information, please visit our website at www.arimi.org

Beyond the Classroom: Alumni Membership
The ERM™ - Enterprise Risk Manager programme is a powerful experience. By its very participative nature, it creates strong links between the participants. Only part of the value you take from the Certified Risk Management Professional programme originates in the classroom. Your interaction with your programme peers and your ability to learn from them should be continuous.

The Asian Risk Management Society (ARMS) is an alumni association established by ARiMI and is open to all participants and graduates. It provides regular opportunities for alumni to meet, exchange ideas and practices and to continue learning and developing themselves.

The following are some of the benefits of Alumni membership:

  • Online Alumni Graduates directory
  • Email newsletter: Risk Connection
  • Access to the ARMS Alumni Association website
  • Participation in numerous research and activities
  • Online career services

With access to a growing number of risk management graduates through the Asian Risk Management Society (ARMS), you can expect your learning experience to be fulfilling and long lasting.

Take this opportunity and Register for the next intake Now to reserve your Place!

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