Understand the principles, framework and process used to manage risk with ISO 31000.
This introductory course explains how ISO 31000 supports consistent decisions about uncertainty, risk and opportunity. It introduces the principles of risk management, the organisational framework and the cycle of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, communicating and monitoring risk.
Course at a glance
- Provider and awarding body: PECB.
- Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
- Language: English.
- Level: Foundation.
- Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.
What this course includes
- More than 200 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
- The first examination attempt and one free retake.
- The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
- A course-completion attestation worth 14 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.
What you will learn
After completing the course, the learner should be able to:
- explain the principal concepts and principles of ISO 31000;
- describe how an organisation establishes a risk-management framework;
- outline the steps of the ISO 31000 risk-management process.
Who this course is for
- People seeking a structured introduction to risk-management concepts.
- Staff responsible for risks and opportunities within their area of work.
- Professionals considering a risk-management career path.
Prerequisites: PECB states that no previous experience or qualification is required for this Foundation course.
Course outline
- Introduction to risk management, ISO 31000 components, and initiation of the risk management process
- Risk assessment, risk treatment, recording and reporting, monitoring and review, and communication and consultation according to ISO 31000
Exam and credential pathway
The Foundation exam focuses on risk-management principles and concepts, the ISO 31000 framework and the risk-management process.
After completing the training and passing the exam, the candidate may apply for the Certificate Holder in ISO 31000 Foundation designation. PECB lists no professional or project-experience requirement for this entry-level credential, while its application and ethics requirements still apply.
Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.
For official course details, see the PECB ISO 31000 Foundation page.
Access and activation
The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.
Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.
Continue your learning path
Explore ISO 31000 — Risk management courses to see the available options.
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