Course Overview

The NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk provides a comprehensive overview of risk and risk management. It is a great way for health and safety professionals to expand their knowledge of risk beyond health and safety, making it a great further study option for NEBOSH Certificate and Diploma holders.

The NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk will help you develop risk management skills that can be used in any organisation, industry, and job, anywhere in the world!

We are living in very uncertain and disrupted times, so it has never been as important for organisations to reduce threats and maximise opportunities or, to put this another way, to manage organisational risk!

Effective risk management helps ensure better decisions are made that will protect people, organisations, and reputations. NEBOSH and IIRSM have
combined their expertise in education and risk to deliver a qualification that can help you achieve this.

The course content provides a comprehensive overview of ‘risk’ including:

• The risk management process and framework, based on ISO 31000.
• The relationship between psychology and decision making.
• The relationship between risk management, business continuity, crisis management and organisational resilience.

Who is it for?

The NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to be able to identify, evaluate, and manage organisational risks and understand their impacts. It is particularly relevant for risk professionals looking to gain a broader view of risk beyond a specialism such as health and safety, quality, or business continuity.

What will I learn?

By studying this qualification, you will learn:

– the principles of risk and risk management.
– the risk management process and framework based on ISO 31000.
– the relationship between psychology and decision-making.
– how to analyse the environment in which an organisation operates, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
– the relationship between risk management, business continuity, crisis management and organisational resilience.

How will it help me?

– Broaden knowledge – provides a comprehensive overview of risk and risk management, which is helpful if you currently focus on a particular aspect of risk such as health and safety.
– Transferrable skills – the skills gained can be used in any organisation, industry, and job, anywhere in the world
– Professional development – your studies will help you develop risk management skills that are in demand
– Recognition – you will be eligible to apply for Associate membership of IIRSM, at a discounted rate for the first year.

IIRSM Membership Offer

Learners who successfully complete this e-learning course can receive a discount code for 25% off their first years’ IIRSM membership.

Advantages for employers

This qualification can help you to:
– build valuable in-house expertise
– demonstrate your commitment to effective risk management
– better protect your people, reputation, and profits

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

However, the course is currently only available in English, so it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

Unit MAR1: Managing Risk Effectively

Element 1 – Principles of risk and risk management

Element 2 – The risk management process

Element 3 – The risk management framework

Assessment

To achieve the qualification, learners must complete and pass the Unit MAR1 assessment. This assessment is an onscreen multiple-choice examination.

The assessment takes 1 hour to complete. It’s a mixed format of multiple choice (select one answer) and multiple response (where you select more than one answer) questions. There are 20 questions in total which are chosen randomly from a bank at the time you take the test.

It is available on-demand, which means once learners have completed the eLearning course, they can take the assessment at any time and will receive their results immediately. Learners will get two attempts at the assessment.

Once a learner has achieved a ‘Pass’ they are normally considered to have completed the qualification and an e-certificate will be issued instantly.

Course Programme

The qualification is delivered over 28 hours of tuition, with 8 hours of additional self-study recommended.

Joining instructions will be sent to learners by e-mail directly from NEBOSH within 10 days of being registered.

To access the NEBOSH eLearning Platform learners need to:
– Click on the link supplied in their joining instructions
– Input the username and password provided
– Change their password as instructed

There is a tutorial video available on the site to help learners familiarise themselves with the platform before they commence their studies.

Learners can work their way through the course at their own pace. Everything you need to complete the course and assessment is contained on the platform.

From the date that they are uploaded onto the NEBOSH eLearning platform, Learners have 3 months to complete the eLearning content and integrated Assessment.

Course Price

This course is available via eLearning at £425.00 (+ VAT) per learner, which includes the e-learning course, two attempts at the assessment and the digital certificate.

There are bulk purchase discounts available should you wish to purchase three or more eLearning licences at once.

Please be aware that prices vary for delegates on our discounted ELC Funded Training Package Scheme. For more information please go to the following webpage: https://www.woodward-group.co.uk/elc-funded-training

Course Workbook

The eLearning course contains everything a learner needs to complete the qualification, but NEBOSH have produced a workbook as an optional extra. The workbook can act as a useful reminder when a learner’s access to the eLearning course ends after passing the qualification.

This supplementary workbook is available both as an eBook (cost – £42+VAT) and a hardcopy book (cost £49). Learners will be able to buy the hardcopy book direct from the NEBOSH shop here: https://shop.nebosh.org.uk/ when it is released, but eBook orders will need to be placed through ourselves.

FAQs

How do I get access to the course?
When we register you with NEBOSH, you will receive an email with your username and password and a link to the eLearning platform. This email should arrive within 10 working days of purchasing the course.

How do I reset my password if I forget it?
Go to the eLearning website and use the ‘forgotten password’ link.

How is the course assessed?
It’s a mixed format of multiple choice (select one answer) and multiple response (where you select more than one answer) questions. There are 20 questions in total which are chosen randomly from a bank at the time you take the test. You take the exam online when you are ready.

How many attempts do I get at the exam?
Two attempts at the assessment are included in your course fee. When you press the ‘ENTER’ button this will count as an attempt even if you abort it. It is very important that you only click this button when you are ready to ensure you use your attempts wisely. If you are referred on the second attempt, please contact us and we will be able to advise you on your options.

Will you provide a hard copy of the certificate?
The certificate for the NEBOSH IIIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk is only available digitally at the present time. Your certificate will be emailed to you directly, along with an exclusive IIRSM member offer, after successful completion of the assessment.

Can I use this course to count towards CPD (e.g. or IOSH)?
What counts as CPD can be quite personal as it depends on its value to you in developing you as a professional. This qualification will help you expand your understanding of risk beyond your specialism and this will make it CPD worthy for most learners.

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Learner Training Needs Assessment

Please complete and return this Learner Training Needs Assessment to us when you contact us to help us better understand your individual training needs: Learner Training Needs Assessment

Our main contact e-mail address is: info@woodwardgroup.co.uk

NEBOSH Resources

The NEBOSH resources for this qualification, including the course syllabus and NEBOSH Learner Terms and Conditions, can all be downloaded from the NEBOSH website here: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/nebosh-iirsm-certificate-in-managing-risk/#resources

NEBOSH Certificate Verification Service

NEBOSH receives regular requests from employers, recruitment agencies, Higher Education institutions, and other similar bodies to verify that an individual actually holds a NEBOSH qualification.

You can now verify NEBOSH certificates using their free self-service verifications platform: NEBOSH Verifications.

If a certificate was issued before 1991, or if the online platform cannot verify the certificate with the information you have provided, you may still need to contact NEBOSH directly in line with their Verifications Policy here: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/verifications/