Risk Management Training
Every project carries risk - but with the right tools, techniques and mindset, you can manage uncertainty before it turns into costly disruption. Risk management training with Skilltec helps individuals and organisations build a more structured, confident approach to identifying, assessing, controlling and responding to risk. Based on Management of Risk (M_o_R), this training supports better decision-making across projects, programmes, operational activity and wider organisational change. It is particularly useful for organisations that want to strengthen governance, improve resilience and make more informed use of resources when managing uncertainty.
Skilltec offers risk management training as part of a wider project and programme management portfolio, making it easier to build capability across delivery, governance, change, and organisational performance. Alongside risk management, we deliver PRINCE2, Agile, APM, Change Management, MSP and broader project management courses, helping customers create more complete and practical development pathways.
Who should take these courses?
Project managers, programme managers, PMO professionals, operational leaders, governance teams, business change professionals and anyone responsible for identifying or managing risk. It is particularly valuable for professionals working in complex environments where uncertainty, change, compliance or strategic decision-making play an important role.
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What You Will Learn on Risk Management Courses
Risk Management courses will enable you to:
- Build a clearer understanding of risks, issues, assumptions, and change impacts
- Develop confidence in creating, maintaining, and using a project risk register
- Learn practical techniques for assessing impact, likelihood, readiness, and barriers to change
- Strengthen your ability to develop risk responses, mitigation plans, and support strategies
- Understand ownership, escalation paths, and accountability in risk management
- Improve the way you communicate risk, change, and uncertainty to stakeholders
- Apply practical tools and techniques in day-to-day project and operational environments
Management of Risk (M_o_R) Foundation & Practitioner
Develop a practical understanding of how to identify, assess, control and manage risk across projects, programmes, and operational environments. Ideal for professionals who want a recognised risk management qualification and the confidence to apply structured risk management more effectively in real situations.
Managing Change
Develop the skills to lead people through change with greater clarity, confidence and empathy. Ideal for managers and team leaders who need to support individuals through uncertainty, reduce resistance and help change land more successfully in the workplace.
Risk Management Training FAQs
What is Management of Risk (M_o_R)?
Management of Risk, often shortened to M_o_R, is a recognised framework for identifying, assessing, controlling and managing risk across an organisation. It supports better decision-making by helping individuals and teams understand uncertainty and respond to it in a structured way.
Who should take a risk management course?
Risk management training is useful for project professionals, programme teams, operational managers, PMO staff, business change leads and anyone responsible for managing uncertainty, governance or organisational risk. It is especially relevant where effective planning and decision-making depend on understanding threats and opportunities clearly.
What does a risk management training course cover?
A risk management course typically covers risk principles, processes, techniques, governance, and the practical application of risk management in projects, programmes, and operational settings. It helps delegates understand how risk can be embedded into planning, decision-making and day-to-day management.
Is M_o_R useful for project managers?
Yes. M_o_R is highly relevant for project and programme professionals because risk is a central part of planning, governance, control and delivery. It helps project managers identify issues earlier, assess potential impact and make better-informed decisions throughout the project life cycle.
What is the difference between risk management and project management?
Project management focuses on planning, organising and delivering change or defined outcomes, while risk management focuses specifically on identifying and responding to uncertainty that could affect those outcomes. The two work closely together, which is why risk management training sits naturally alongside project and programme management development.
Is this course suitable for organisations as well as individuals?
Yes. Risk management training is highly valuable for organisations that want a more consistent and structured approach to identifying and managing risk. It can help strengthen governance, improve decision-making and support better control across teams, projects and wider operations.
Why is risk management important in organisations today?
Modern organisations face growing complexity, uncertainty, and change. A structured risk management approach helps leaders and teams make better decisions, use resources more effectively and respond more confidently to challenges, disruption and opportunity.
Is this a formal qualification course?
No - this is a practical, workshop-style course focused on immediate application rather than certification.
Is it suitable for people working in Agile environments?
Yes - the principles taught apply across delivery methods and can be tailored to Agile, hybrid or traditional project structures.
Do I need project experience to attend?
Some exposure to project environments is helpful, but the course is designed to be accessible to those new to formal risk management.
Will I get templates or tools to use afterwards?
Yes - we provide practical resources that can be applied directly to your projects, including risk logs and assessment matrices.
How can we help?
Call us: 0117 370 1970