THIS IS A COURSE FROM THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN NEBOSH AND IIRSM THAT COMBINES THEIR EXPERTISE IN EDUCATION AND RISK TO DELIVER A QUALIFICATION THAT CAN HELP YOU MANAGE ORGANISATIONAL RISKS.
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 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!

What does the course cover?
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
Benefit for learners:
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
Transferable 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.
Benefit 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.
Who should attend?
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.
Duration
Self-paced (to be completed within 90 days of registration)
Mode of Delivery
NEBOSH e-Learning
Assessment
Online on-demand multi-choice exam (can be accessed at the end of course study)
Certification
Upon successful completion and passing, you will be awarded a NEBOSH IIRSM Certificate in Managing Risk and will be able to print off your certificate straight away.
Further Reading
NEBOSH Resources webpage.