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Certified Chief Risk Officer

Code

CER0001

Duration

3 Months

Intakes

February | August

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organisations face complex risks ranging from financial and regulatory challenges to cyber threats and strategic misalignments. The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) plays a pivotal role in steering organisations through uncertainty while enabling sustainable growth and resilience. The Certified Chief Risk Officer (CCRO™) executive programme equips senior professionals with the advanced skills, frameworks, and leadership capabilities required to design, implement, and oversee Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) across their organisations.

Contact Info

Office of Admission
Baarerstrasse 71, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
+41 76 702 23 97
Mon - Fri 8:00-18:00

Programme Structure

Enterprise Risk Governance
Strategic Risk Management
Leadership in Enterprise Risk Management
Enterprise Risk Quantification, Reporting, and Response
Enterprise Risk Management Project

Key Outcomes

Upon completion,
participants will
be able to:
  • Identify key risk categories within their organization
  • Measure, monitor, and mitigate the sources of key risks
  • Align the ERM framework with the organization’s strategic objectives
  • Perform the role of CRO and lead enterprise risk management functions
  • Establish enterprise risk metrics and reporting structures for management and the Board of Directors
Learning
&
Learning Background

This intensive five-day (or 10-week online) programme integrates advanced theory with practical application. Through case studies, simulations, and guided workshops, participants will gain both technical and leadership capabilities essential for CRO roles

Assessments

Learning Approach

Immersive case-based learning using global business scenarios
Facilitated group discussions and scenario simulations
Step-by-step application of ERM frameworks and governance models
Real-world case studies (e.g., Harvard Business cases) to test decision-making
One-to-one coaching and guided ERM project work
Peer-to-peer engagement to share insights across industries

Final Assessment

Participants will complete a capstone project, applying programme concepts to either:

  • Their own organisation (preferred), or
  • An approved case study provided by the programme team

This assignment requires participants to:

  • Design and implement a full ERM framework
  • Define risk appetite, metrics, and KRIs
  • Quantify enterprise risks and establish reporting dashboards
  • Develop escalation protocols and risk response strategies, including crisis and black swan management

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:
Minimum Requirements:
  • Chief Risk Officers and aspiring CROs
  • Senior managers in risk, compliance, audit, or governance
  • Professionals involved in compliance, internal audit, and operational risk management
  • At least 5 years of relevant managerial experience in risk management or related fields
  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Make An Appointment

Meet up with one of our Campus Representatives for an in-person tour of the campus.