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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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Online Risk Library

IRM members now have a new online Risk Library as part of their membership benefits when they renew. The IRM Risk Library contains information in different formats including articles, reports, web links and presentations. Searching is possible by work area, for example information technology, insurance, auditing, project management etc, and by topic category such as enterprise risk management, communication, assessment and analysis, value creation, corporate governance etc.

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IRM accredits Certified Security Consultant Course

IRM is pleased to announce that it has accredited the Certified Security Consultant (CSC) course offered by security services company Anubis Associates Ltd. IRM accreditation is achieved following a detailed review of the course against current risk management standards and good practice by a qualified IRM reviewer.

The CSC course is a unique management training programme providing a broad, risk based, understanding of security consultancy services, enabling them to effectively manage a range of security functions, and consult at the highest level within any organisation.

IRM Accredited Courses

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International Certificate in Risk Management

The new International Certificate in Risk Management is now available. 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.

IRM International Certificate in Risk Management

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)

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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Certificate Enrolment - Early booking discount

Book between 1 - 31 August and receive 10% off your enrolment fee.

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Root Cause Analysis and Key Risk Indicators Workshops

Two training workshops will be running in September. "Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - a risk management improvement tool" will take place on 12 September at the AIRMIC offices in London and  "Key Risk Indicators" will be running on 18 September at the IRM office in London.  

IRM members save £50 on the price of both events.

Root Cause Analysis Workshop

Key Risk Indicators Workshop

IRM Risk Forum - register online

Online registration for the IRM's 2008 Risk Forum on 15-17 September is now open. The Institute's annual conference will help you develop your skills in Enterprise Risk Management through a range of 38 workshops from leading risk professionals and by hearing from keynote speakers chosen for their ability to provoke thought and debate.

Register here for the IRM Risk Forum

More about the Risk Forum

Risk management jobs

Risk jobs on the Institute of Risk Management jobs page include:

- Deputy Group Insurance and Risk Manager,

   Vodafone, Competitive

- Risk Manager, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), £39,309 + £3,100 London weighting

- Head of Client Risk Management Services, Eames Search, Competitive

- Group Risk Manager, Selection & Search, £100,000

- Group Insurance Manager, GRS, Competitive

- Relationship Managers, FSA, £40,000 - £90,000

Risk jobs

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IRM Regional Groups and Special Interest Groups

IRM has 12 regional groups around the UK and internationally and 14 special interest groups focusing on particular aspects of risk management. Non-members considering joining IRM are welcome to attend group meetings.

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More about our Regional Groups

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Enterprise Risk Management Special Interest Group started

A new group to look at Enterprise Risk Management has been established. This group is open to any members or non-members with an interest in enterprise risk management.

Enterprise Risk Management Special Interest Group

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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

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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

NEW

Operational Risk Special Interest Group

The new Operational Risk Special Interest Group will meet on the last Thursday of each month.

Operational Risk Special Interest Group

Risk management training

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

Risk management training