Duration: 3 Days
Course Overview
The PRINCE2® Risk Management Certification course equips experienced project managers with the knowledge and skills needed to apply, analyse, and tailor the PRINCE2® Risk Management framework across organisational contexts.
Aligned to M_o_R Practitioner version 4, the course emphasises risk-informed decision making that both creates and protects value across strategic, portfolio, programme, project, product, and operational levels. Participants will work with realistic scenarios to practice applying principles, perspectives, people considerations, and the full risk management process cycle.
This course prepares attendees for the PRINCE2® Risk Management Practitioner exam, currently titled the Management of Risk (M_o_R®) 4 Practitioner exam, administered by PeopleCert.
Course Content
M_o_R® 4 Practitioner
Module 1: PRINCE2® Risk Management Overview
• Describe risk, uncertainty, and the purpose of risk management
• Distinguish risks from issues
• Understand how risk management supports governance and enterprise risk management
• Apply the principles of PRINCE2® Risk Management
Module 2: Risk Management Perspectives
• Understand risk management across organisational perspectives
• Apply risk management at strategic, portfolio, programme, project, product, and operational levels
• Analyse how perspective influences risk appetite and decision-making
Module 3: People and Culture
• Understand how people and culture influence risk management effectiveness
• Identify decision biases and common risk management challenges
• Apply techniques to build and sustain an effective risk culture
Module 4: The Risk Management Process Cycle – Part 1
• Apply the identify and assess processes
• Understand inputs, outputs, techniques, roles, and documentation
• Analyse risk exposure and prioritisation
Module 5: The Risk Management Process Cycle – Part 2
• Apply the plan responses, implement responses, and monitor and report progress processes
• Understand contingency, escalation, and reporting practices
• Tailor responses to different organisational contexts
Module 6: Review, Adapt, and Consolidate Learning
• Apply the review and adapt process
• Understand how risk management evolves over time
• Consolidate learning across principles, perspectives, people, and processes
• Prepare for the M_o_R® 4 Practitioner exam, including exam technique and open-book strategy
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no formal PeopleCert prerequisites, but this is a Practitioner-level certification course.
Recommended Knowledge:
• Participants should have prior exposure to risk management concepts and experience working in project, programme, or operational environments.
TEST CERTIFICATION
Certification Alignment:
• This course prepares participants for the PRINCE2® Risk Management Practitioner certification, assessed via the Management of Risk (M_o_R®) 4 Practitioner exam.
M_o_R® 4 Practitioner Exam Details
• Exam Name: Management of Risk (M_o_R®) 4 Practitioner
• Exam Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Number of Questions: 65
• Passing Score: 33 out of 65
• Exam Style: Multiple choice, scenario-based
• Open Book: Yes – PRINCE2® Risk Management Official Book only
• Exam Delivery: Online via PeopleCert web proctoring