Course Introduction

This dynamic Risk Management for Projects, Programs & Operations training course enhances your knowledge of risk management, essential for successful projects, programs, and operations. Effective risk management enables teams to capitalize on opportunities, minimize potential threats, and achieve optimal outcomes. In this course, you’ll engage in a proactive six-step methodology for risk planning, identification, analysis, and control, designed to ensure a thorough and systematic approach.

This Risk Management for Projects, Programs & Operations training is tailored to help teams efficiently identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could disrupt their projects or operations. It’s applicable across industries and is aligned with the latest PMBOK 6th edition, incorporating ISO 31000:2009 and ISO 31010:2009 guidelines on risk management and assessment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Risk Management for Projects, Programs & Operations course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain an overview of the risk management process.
  • Identify risks impacting project, program, and operational safety, time, cost, and quality.
  • Apply techniques for identifying, analysing, and mitigating risks throughout project and operational life cycles.
  • Develop a comprehensive risk monitoring plan and effective risk management strategies.
  • Establish a risk management budget using Expected Monetary Value (EMV) methods.

Who should attend?

  • Operations team leaders, supervisors, section heads, and managers
  • All personnel involved in carrying out programme, projects, and operations work.
  • Business and operations professionals who have an interest in risk management
  • Risk Managers & Professionals
  • Maintenance managers, engineers, and technicians
  • Technical professionals involved in operations start-up, maintenance, and shut-down
  • Business and project administrative, procurement, and support staff
  • Project Managers, Team Leaders & Line Managers


Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

  • Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
  • Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
  • Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
  • Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
  • Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
  • Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.


Training Outline

Day 1: Risk Management Framework and Planning

  • Overview of Projects, Programs, and Operations
  • The Six Key Processes of Risk Management
  • Purpose and Benefits of Effective Risk Management
  • Defining Roles and Responsibilities in Risk Management
  • Integrating Risk Management into the Operations Process
  • Comprehensive Risk Management Planning
  • Steps in the Risk Planning Process

Day 2: Risk Identification Processes

  • Understanding Operational Context and Key Stakeholders
  • Inputs Required for Effective Risk Identification
  • Tools and Techniques for Risk Identification
  • Identifying Consequential Risks
  • Documenting Outputs of the Risk Identification Process
  • Practical Exercises in Risk Planning and Identification

Day 3: Risk Assessment and Quantification

  • Estimation Techniques for Risk Assessment
  • Schedule Diagramming: Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) Application
  • Conducting Qualitative Risk Analysis
  • Applying Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • Hands-on Exercises in Risk Assessment

Day 4: Risk Response Planning

  • Prioritizing Identified Risks
  • Guidelines for Developing Risk Response Strategies
  • Response Strategies for Mitigating Threats and Leveraging Opportunities
  • Planning and Analysing Effective Responses
  • Exploring Alternative Response Strategies and Validation
  • Risk Response Planning Exercises

Day 5: Implementing and Controlling Risk Responses

  • Guidelines for Risk Control Processes
  • Essential Inputs for Risk Control
  • Tools and Techniques for Effective Risk Control
  • Outputs and Documentation of Risk Control Activities
  • Reporting and Documenting Risk Management Outcomes
  • Simulation Exercise: Risk Management in Action


Course Details

  • Category Project Management
  • Location Kampala - Uganda
  • Instruction Mode Online or In-person (hybrid options available)
  • Dates 15 Feb- 20 Feb
  • PDU 35
  • Fees Available on request
  • Duration 5 days