In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, board members face increasing pressure to oversee complex risks while safeguarding sustainable growth. The Certified ERM for BODs executive programme equips directors and senior leaders with the strategic knowledge and governance tools required to integrate ERM into board-level decision making, align risk oversight with corporate strategy, and foster organisational resilience. Through expert-led modules, interactive case studies, and peer exchange, participants will learn to define risk appetite, establish board-level KRIs, strengthen governance structures, and ensure ERM integration across strategic planning and execution.
Overview
Office of Admission
Programme Structure
Understanding ERM for BoDs
Integrating ERM into Strategic Planning
Risk Appetite, Capacity, and Capital
Decision Traps in Risk Management
Risk Identification and Assessment
Establishing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Risk Mitigation and Controls
ERM Governance
Final Assessment
Key Outcomes
Upon completion,
participants will
be able to:
participants will
be able to:
- Assess organizational risk maturity and develop board-level ERM frameworks.
- Define and approve risk appetite, capacity, and capital strategies.
- Establish and monitor board-level KRIs aligned with strategic objectives.
- Identify decision traps and improve judgement in risk oversight.
- Strengthen board governance roles, responsibilities, and reporting structure.
- Ensure effective stakeholder communication and transparency.
- Align ERM policies with corporate strategy for holistic planning.
Learning
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The program consists of a 2-day face-to-face or 4-week online format, combining expert-led sessions, case studies, and interactive workshops.
Assessments
Learning Approach
Interactive group discussions and exercises.
Real-world case studies to apply concepts.
Step-by-step guidance in developing and implementing an ERM framework.
Coaching and feedback from trainers.
Final Assessment
Participants will complete a case-based project, either:
- Based on their own organization (preferred), or
- Using an approved case study provided by the programme team
This project requires participants to:
- Approve and implement a full ERM framework at board level
- Define and align KRIs to strategic objectives
- Apply systematic risk identification and assessment techniques
- Establish governance structures, committee charters, and reporting systems
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for:
Minimum Requirements:
- Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, C-suite executives, and Chairpersons of the Board.
- Individuals with at least five years of practical experience as board members.
- Participants should have knowledge in accounting, auditing, corporate finance, capital markets, and risk management.
- At least 5 years of board-level experience
- Foundational knowledge of finance, audit, and risk management