Date:
Self-paced learning starts June 1 via our LMS with live support sessions to be held: June 25, July 23, and September 10 of 2026
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. GMT
(one 15-minute break)
Presented By:
Duncan Wilson: Director, Planet DEW SAS
Session Length: Self-Paced over 3 months
Three 1/2-days of support: June 25, July 23, and September 10 |
Live Support via Zoom
| About This Course |
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Wherever you work within the Three Lines of Defense — in business units, control functions, risk management, or internal/external audit — this program will elevate your strategic and practical command of operational risk.
We welcome individuals or teams of management consultants, regulators, academics, and professionals from government or NGOs — provided you bring relevant experience and are ready to engage deeply with the subject matter.
Why is it called a Master Class? Because it’s led by a recognized expert in operational risk, who will guide you through complex case studies, real-life scenarios, and practical tools — helping you move beyond theory and into high-level, applied expertise.
By the end of this program, you’ll have not only deepened your technical and practical skills — you’ll also hold a credential that signals advanced competence to your peers, clients, and employers.
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Attendance at every Zoom session for the full session is required. If a participant is absent one or more hours of the course, completion of a homework assignment will be required.
Certificates will be issued to those who have met all the requirements of the course. Certificates may take up to two weeks to issue.
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Step 1: Self-Paced Online Learning (released June 1, 2026)
Study a series of 17 pre-recorded modules (15–45 minutes each), each followed by a short knowledge check. Topics include:
- Evolution of operational risk and regulatory context (COSO, Basel)
- Risk taxonomies, top risk themes, and incident types
- Operational risk frameworks and the three lines of defense
- Tools like RCSA, scenario analysis, controls testing, and metrics (KPIs, KRIs, KCIs)
- Governance, reporting, and data management practices
- Real-life case studies and practical walkthroughs
Step 2: Live Master Class Webinar Series
Participate in three 3-hour live sessions led by an expert practitioner. These sessions are interactive, tackling real-world challenges and advanced topics such as:
- Designing strong governance and ORM frameworks
- Scenario analysis, root cause analysis, stress testing
- Cyber, climate, and biodiversity risks
- Using AI in operational risk, regulatory expectations, and more
- Peer benchmarking and what’s next for the ORM function
Three 1/2-days of support: June 25, July 23, and September 10 | Live Support via Zoom
Step 3: Final Assessment & Certification Interview
- Submit a practical case study and complete a 1-hour live interview with the expert.
- Successful completion grants a Certificate of Practice, recognizing your applied understanding and strategic capabilities
This advanced Certificate of Practice program is designed for professionals working in operational risk management or adjacent areas (including audit, compliance, consulting, or regulation). The course blends in-depth learning with live interaction and practical assessment, culminating in a professional Certificate of Practice that recognizes mastery in operational risk.
| About Our Experts |
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In recent years, he has specialized in climate risk management, sustainable finance, TCFD and ESG reporting, and climate scenario analysis. He developed PRMIA’s climate scenario analysis course and has delivered training to audiences ranging from school students to board members across Europe.
He holds the Sustainability and Climate Risk certificate from GARP (2021) and has created commercial training content on climate change and risk. Duncan is an active facilitator and volunteer for five global initiatives including Climate Fresk, 2tonnes, and the Planetary Boundaries Fresk.
With 38 years of experience—half in banking (BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, HSBC) and half in consulting (Deloitte, EY, IBM)—he has led major non-financial risk teams and transformation projects. Duncan is a UK Chartered Accountant, a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and holds a Law degree from the University of Hull.
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| Continued Risk Learning Credits: 15 |
PRMIA Continued Risk Learning (CRL) programs provide you with the opportunity to formally recognize your professional development, documenting your evolution as a risk professional. Employers can see that you are not static, making you a highly valued, dynamic, and desirable employee. The CRL program is open to all Contributing, Sustaining, and Risk Leader members, providing a convenient and easily accessible way to submit, manage, track and document your activities online through the PRMIA CRL Center. To request CRL credits, please email [email protected].
| Registration |
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| Sustaining, Corporate and RIM Members |
US $1,519.00 |
| Contributing Members |
US $1,709.00 |
| Non-members |
US $1,899.00 |
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| Membership pays for itself! Become a Sustaining member and pay the Member price for this training. |
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