MoR ® 4 Management of Risk Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

Management of Risk (MoR®) 4th edition Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

This is an intensive 3-day course that prepares you for the MoR 4th edition Practitioner exam. Develop a robust risk management strategy tailored to the challenges of today’s VUCA environment with the M_o_R framework. This course covers the key elements of the guidance, including its eight principles, the process lifecycle, and the vital role people play in driving effective risk management and promoting positive risk behaviours.

What is MoR® ?

Risk Management (M_o_R®) is designed to help organizations put in place an effective risk management framework that enables them to make informed decisions about the risks that affect their strategic, portfolio, programme, project, product or operational objectives. It provides practical guidance for effective risk management and shows how to link risks to opportunities and benefits. M_o_R® is universally applicable and aligned with ISO standards.
M_o_R® provides a modern value- and benefit-focused approach to risk management, which can be applied across all industries, sectors and regions and to different delivery methods, including Agile.

During this Risk Management (M_o_R) course, you will improve your skills and knowledge in Risk Management - M_o_R framework. You will be able to assess and make decisions about risks that affect your organization's performance. You will also be able to protect your organization by applying the activities required to identify and control your exposure to risks. This is possible by embedding and reviewing risk management in your organization's culture and by being able to implement and update risk management in any scenario.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Intermediate-advanced level for professionals
• 3 days online classroom. 8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussions, practical workshops, case studies and practice exams.
• Licensed course materials, training slides, and sample papers in digital format
• 14 hours study time recommendation
• Practitioner exam vouchers are included (valid for 1 year) and scheduled anytime.
• MoR® Practitioner certificate of completion

Learning Objectives

The main objectives of this course are:

• Grasp the purpose and foundational principles of risk management
  Gain a clear understanding of why risk management is essential for organisations, exploring its objectives, benefits, and the guiding principles that underpin a resilient and proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and responding to risks.
• Apply risk management effectively across the five perspectives
  Learn how to integrate risk management practices within and between the five perspectives—strategic, programme, project, operational, and portfolio levels—to ensure alignment, consistency, and effectiveness across all organisational layers.
• Understand the influence of people and organisational culture on risk practices
  Recognise how leadership behaviours, team dynamics, and cultural attitudes towards risk can either enhance or hinder risk management. Develop the skills to foster a positive risk culture that encourages transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.
• Implement the eight core risk management processes to drive value creation and protection
  Master the practical application of the M_o_R framework’s eight processes—from identifying and assessing risks to implementing controls and reviewing outcomes—ensuring that risk management not only mitigates threats but also capitalises on opportunities to strengthen organisational value.

Content

• Principles

The M_o_R 4 principles provide the foundation for building a risk management approach that aligns closely with your organisation’s goals and operational context. There are eight guiding principles, each designed to help you tailor and strengthen your practices. Examples include:

• Fits the context – Ensures that risk management processes are customised to match the organisation’s unique environment, priorities, and challenges.
• Provides clear guidance – Establishes clear policies, defined roles, and explicit responsibilities so everyone understands how risks are identified, evaluated, and managed.
• Creates a supportive culture – Cultivates an environment where risk awareness is embedded in everyday operations, encouraging openness, constructive discussions, and shared accountability.

Collectively, these principles enable organisations to generate measurable value, safeguard resources, boost resilience, and promote long-term, sustainable growth.

• Process Lifecycle

The M_o_R 4 process lifecycle outlines a structured set of eight processes, each with specific inputs, activities, and outputs that guide you toward achieving defined objectives. Key examples include:

• Prioritise risks – Evaluates and ranks risks by considering their likelihood and potential impact, ensuring attention is focused on the most significant threats and opportunities.
• Plan responses – Develops strategies to address risks, whether by mitigating, transferring, accepting, or leveraging them for potential benefit.
• Agree contingency – Creates robust backup plans for high-priority risks so the organisation is ready to respond effectively if unforeseen issues occur.

This structured approach ensures consistency, clarity, and adaptability in managing risks across all levels of the organisation.

• The Role of People and Culture in Effective Risk Management

MoR 4 emphasises that people and culture are central to the success of any risk management initiative. A positive culture promotes openness, collaboration, and a willingness to address potential issues before they escalate.

Through this course, you will explore how to:

• Foster a culture that supports risk awareness and continuous improvement.
• Encourage transparent communication so risks are identified and addressed early.
• Empower employees to take ownership of their risk-related responsibilities.
• Leverage strong leadership to embed risk-conscious thinking into daily operations.

When employees are engaged and leadership sets a constructive example, risk management becomes an integral, value-adding part of organisational culture.

Who is the training for?

Anyone who has an interest or responsibility for the Management of Risk within their organization especially those who are responsible for risks that affect the ongoing continuity of business services. Individual who sees the need for guidance on a controlled approach to identifying, analyzing and managing risks at strategic, program, project and operational levels.

• Corporate Managers
• Program Manager
• Project Manager
• Operational Manager
• Risk manager
• Senior executives and decision-makers.

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites required to take this exam. 

• M_o_R 3rd edition: The Practitioner qualification required candidates to first pass the Foundation exam. 
• M_o_R 4th edition: Removes that prerequisite. You can directly pursue the Practitioner qualification—even without holding the Foundation certification.

Exam details

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two weeks before course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered, you can book your online exam at a date and time. You are responsible for booking your exam.

• Two hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes) duration, open book, 50% pass mark, online exam via remote proctor.  
• The exam consists of 18 matching questions and 47 standard classic questions. There are 65 marks available, and the pass mark is 50%, which means you need to achieve a total of 33 marks or more.

Candidates may use the official printed hard copy of the Management of Risk: Guidance for Practitioners guide together with the ABC Guide Part A Example Techniques guidance document is allowed. The manual may be annotated and tabulated, but no sticky notes and loose leaf papers containing additional notes will be allowed.

FAQ

What are the key differences between MoR 3rd edition and the new M_o_R 4th edition?

The M_o_R 4th edition builds on the foundations of the 3rd edition but introduces a more modern, integrated structure designed for today’s fast-changing, Agile-driven business environment. While the 3rd edition focused on principles, processes, and approaches, the 4th edition expands this into four interconnected elements—Principles, Perspectives, People, and the Process Lifecycle. It adds six perspectives (Strategic, Portfolio, Programme, Project, Product, and Operational), a dedicated focus on people and culture, and a “Review & Adapt” process for continuous improvement. This version is also more closely aligned with ISO standards and emphasises using risk management to both protect and create value.

From a certification standpoint, the 4th edition offers greater flexibility—removing the requirement to pass Foundation before taking the Practitioner exam, unlike the 3rd edition. Overall, M_o_R 4 is more adaptable, culturally aware, and suited to supporting organisations in balancing threats and opportunities in complex, uncertain environments, whereas M_o_R 3 provided strong but more static and process-focused guidance.

Does the MoR 4 Practitioner certification expire?

Yes. To maintain its validity, you must renew your certification within three years from the date it was awarded. Several recertification options are available, and full details can be found on the PeopleCert website.

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation