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The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is risk management's leading professional education and training body. The Institute provides high quality education, training and professional development in risk management at a range of levels, from introductory to expert..

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IRM success at European Risk Management Awards

IRM were amongst the winners at the 2008 European Risk Management Awards, held in Paris. In front of a crowd of 300 guests from across Europe, Steve Fowler, IRM Chief Executive, collected an award for Training Initiative of the Year. IRM also congratulates all of its many members who won awards at the event including Ray Mattholie who gained a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Risk Management Conference 2008

The International Risk Management Conference: credit and financial risk management (IRMC2008) will be held in Florence, Italy on 12 – 14 June. It brings together leading professionals and experts for a two day conference and half day professional symposium to provide a forum for recent advances in risk management. For more information click here.

IRM International Diploma in Risk Management

Leading the way in risk management

IRM is proud to announce the launch of its new

International Diploma in Risk Management - a post-graduate distance learning qualification designed to

meet the development needs of a wide range of risk professionals.

IRM International Diploma in Risk Management

IRM Agreement with Malaysian Insurance Institute

The IRM has entered a partnership with the Malaysian Insurance Institute to promote and provide IRM qualifications in South East Asia.

IRM Agreement with Malaysian Insurance Institute

Post Magazine
Member Discount

IRM members are offered a discounted subscription to Post magazine

Post magazine offer (Members only)

Risk management training

IRM's two-day training course 'Management of Risk and Uncertainty' is available at venues throughout the UK.

Risk management training

Public Sector Risk and Crisis Management book

Member Discount

A 20% discount is available for IRM members ordering the book "Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector" by Lynn Drennan and Allan McConnell.

Book offer

 

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Enrolment Opens - new International Certificate

Enrolment is now open for the new International Certificate in Risk Management. Providing a straightforward introduction to the subject over 6-9 months, the all new Certificate is supported by brand new online learning materials. Successful completion provides free IRM membership for one year including use of the recognised post-nominal letters CIRM. Click here for more information.

General Sir Mike Jackson confirmed as Keynote Speaker

General Sir Mike Jackson, Senior Advisor at PA Consulting Group and former Chief of the General Staff, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker or the Risk Forum in September. As one of the most popular and high profile British generals of recent times, he will share his perspective on leadership.

Risk Forum Keynotes

NEW

Canada and North America Regional Group restarted

The IRM Canada and Northern America Regional Group has been restarted by new Chairman, Andrew Hoise. This group provides a forum for Canadian and American members interested in meeting with others to exchange views and experiences on specialist topics, share best practice and network. Click here for more information.

NEW

Legal Risk Special Interest Group

IRM is keen to facilitate the establishment of a special interest group around the subject of legal risk which would be of interest both to those with a responsibility for risk within law firms and also risk managers in organisations that have identified legal risk as a key area.

Legal Risk Special Interest Group

Become a Member of the IRM Training Committee

Why not raise your professional profile, earn CPD or Fellowship points and influence the development of the Institute by volunteering as a member for the IRM training committee.

IRM Committees

Risk management jobs

Opportunities on the IRM jobs board include:

- Interim Business Risk Officer, NICEIC, £40,000

- Risk Manager, Oriel Holdings, Commensurate with experience

- Scrutiny Committee Officer, Solicitors Regulation Authority, £34,034

- University Strategic Risk Officer, Brunel University, £39,077 to £46,240

- Risk Analyst, E.ON, £28, 550 to £44,700

- Risk Analyst, E.ON, £45,000 + benefits

- Safety Engineers and Risk Management Consultants, Risktec, £40,000 - £70,000

Careers

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NEW

Greek Risk Management Standard

The risk management standard is now available in Greek (as well as in 14 other languages)

Risk Management Standard Greek Translation

IRM Greece Regional Group

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