There are no entry requirements for this course.

Participants must successfully complete the M_o_R® Foundation Exam prior to attempting the M_o_R® Practitioner Exam.

The Foundation Course will enable students to:

• Know the facts, terms, concepts and relationships between the four elements of the M_o_R framework (principles, approach, processes and embedding and reviewing);
• Understand how the M_o_R principles, approach, and processes are used;
• Be able to identify the M_o_R framework documents and understand their uses and differences; and
• Be fully prepared to undertake the Foundation exam.

The Practitioner course will enable students to demonstrate their ability to:

• Understand the relationships between the four elements of the M_o_R framework;
• Be able to apply the principles, approach, processes and techniques;
• Be able to review and make recommendations to embed the M_o_R framework;
• Be able to create and assess any of the M_o_R framework documents; and
• Be fully prepared to undertake the Practitioner exam.

The following topics will be covered in the Foundation Course:

• Organisational context of risk management; governance and control;
• Principles of risk management;
• Approach: Policies, strategies and processes; planning; monitoring;
• Perspectives: strategic; programme; project; operational;
• Risk Management Processes: Identifying and analysing risks; planning for implementation of countermeasures; communication;
• Embedding and Reviewing Risk Management: awareness; behaviours; commitment; and
• Preparation for the Foundation Examination.

The Practitioner course is scenario-based, and focuses on the application of M_o_R under different perspectives and scenarios. Review and revision sessions of all M_o_R elements are included throughout the training. Students will work through a range of exercises and case studies in order to broaden & deepen their understanding of Risk Management and prepare for the exam

M_o_R® 4 is ideal for anyone working within a corporate governance environment that is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, or managing risks, or reporting on risk management activities across the organisation.

Foundation:

• Multiple choice
• 35 marks required to pass (out of 75 available) – 50%
• 60 minutes duration
• Closed-book

Practitioner:

• Objective testing based on a case study scenario
• 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
• 3 hours duration
• Restricted open book – The M_o_R Manual may be used in the exam

Students will be provided with:

• Access to an electronic version of the manual;
• Access to electronic versions of sample exam papers (including answers);
• Printed copy of a student workbook; and
• Access to electronic version of presentation slides.

A hardcopy version of the manual can be purchased at an additional cost.

Students that successfully complete this course may be eligible for

• Accumulation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). See https://aipm.com.au for further information.
• Accumulation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points with the Project Management Institute (PMI). See https://pmi.org for further information.

Successful completion of this course also makes the student eligible for Automatic Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP) with AIPM. See https://aipm.com.au for further information.