Need advice? Call Now, Schedule a Meeting or Contact Us

Academy Course

Membership Included

Project Risk Pro: Mitigate, Manage, Succeed

Master risk management with this in-depth, on-demand course.
Mitigate financial risks and manage stakeholder expectations.
Prepare for unforeseen challenges with expert insights and tools.
Anticipate risks and develop effective response strategies.
Ensure project resilience while learning at your own pace.

Certificate of Completion, 5 PDUs

5 Hours

$ 310

On Demand

Enrol Now

Google Reviews (100+)

Anthony Demion

Lead Process Engineer II at Novo Nordisk

July 15th

The Institute of Project Management provided access to a very well structured learning environment with extremely competent and dedicated lecturers as well as all the IT support team. They always answered questions very diligently. Each lecture was tailored to suit the students needs and the use of Moodle as the platform was perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and hope to enroll in another course in the future with them again.

Tommy Swift

Quality Assurance Specialist at Electric Ireland Superhomes

April 7th

I found the project management course to be clear and concise, covering essential methodologies and best practices. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided insightful feedback, making it an excellent choice for improving my project management skills.

Adrienne Fleming

Lecturer in Science at Technological University Dublin

Aug 22nd

Thank you for a great learning experience on the Diploma in Project Management with the Institute of Project Management.

Trevor Guidera

Senior Project Manager at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Oct 30th

Great course, structure, content and lectures. An excellent distance learning experience given the challenging times we have.

Barry O'Sullivan

Project Manager at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Mar 7th

Well rounded course content and lecturers. Highly recommended course. It will up-skill you and provide the necessary tools & techniques needed to manage modern day projects.

About
Certification
Syllabus
Why IPM
Dates
Reviews

Navigate Project Challenges with Effective Risk Management

In every project, uncertainty is inevitable. Risk management is the key to navigating challenges, ensuring project success, and safeguarding resources. From budget overruns to unforeseen delays, poorly managed risks can derail even the most well-planned initiatives. Effective risk management enables proactive decision-making, enhances stakeholder confidence, and ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This course is designed to equip professionals with practical, real-world strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Through case studies like the Sydney Opera House, interactive exercises, and hands-on tools, participants will gain the expertise needed to manage uncertainty and turn potential setbacks into strategic opportunities.

Certifications that Really Count

Professional Development Units

In a business world of constant change and disruption, maintaining your relevancy is a must. This course contributes 5.0 PDUs to the record of your Continuous Professional Development. PDUs are required to maintain PMI certification status.

IPM Certificate of Completion

Earn an IPM Certificate of Completion and showcase it on LinkedIn to boost your professional profile. This certification validates your project management skills, enhances your credibility, and helps you stand out to employers and industry professionals. Strengthen your resume and advance your career with recognised expertise.

Real Industry Expertise

IPM works with the best talent worldwide, so you can acquire the skills that hiring managers are looking for. Your instructor is a certified project management practitioner with years of real-industry experience who will help you elevate your professional skills.

Learning Outcomes and Content

By completing this course, you will gain a competitive edge in your role, whether you're a project manager, team leader, or decision-maker. You’ll develop a structured approach to identifying risks, improve contingency planning, and enhance communication with stakeholders. This practical knowledge will help you lead projects with confidence, reduce costly surprises, and drive greater project success.

Module 1: Introduction to Risk Management

Understanding risk in project management

Why risk management is critical to project success

Real-world case study: Sydney Opera House

Module 2: Planning Risk Management

Developing a risk management plan

Identifying risk categories

Stakeholder engagement and risk tolerance

Module 3: Identifying and Assessing Risks

Common project risks and their impact

Risk identification techniques (brainstorming, expert judgment, prompt lists)

Using risk registers and qualitative assessment

Module 4: Performing Risk Analysis

Qualitative vs. quantitative risk analysis

Probability-impact matrix

Monte Carlo simulations and decision tree analysis

Module 5: Planning Risk Responses

Strategies for negative risks (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)

Strategies for positive risks (exploit, enhance, share, accept)

Contingency planning and reserve analysis

Module 6: Implementing and Monitoring Risk Responses

Tracking risks throughout the project lifecycle

Adaptive risk management techniques

Lessons learned and continuous improvement

Risk Management Training for Your Organisation

Receive tailored risk management training through private online sessions or onsite at your organisation.

Access flexible delivery options customised to meet your team’s needs.

Benefit from expert facilitation to address your organisation’s unique risk challenges.

Equip your team to effectively handle project risks, identify, assess, and mitigate them for successful project outcomes.

Discuss your organisation’s specific risk management challenges by scheduling a consultation with our Corporate Training Manager.

Why IPM?

Reputation & History

Project Management Expertise

Why Choose This Course?

Globally Positioned

360° Learning Partner

Reputation & History

Established in 1989 as a preeminent professional organisation dedicated to the project management discipline.
Trained over 40,000 Professionals and Certified over 6,000 Project Managers.
Partnering with IPMA®, PMI®, and Prince2®.
Worked with over 500 different corporations.
Globally recognised IPM certification body.

Project Management Expertise

Unlike other organisations, which offer different training programs across many functional areas, the Institute is a specialist organisation dealing solely with the disciplines of project, program, and portfolio management.

Our graduates are instructed by a world-class faculty of international subject-matter experts ranging from Project Directors to former Heads of PM Certification Authorities. Focusing solely on project management guarantees exceptional instruction and learning opportunities.

Why-Choose-This-Diploma-Short-Courses-jpg

Why Choose This Course?

This course will equip you with tools to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, enabling you to manage uncertainty and ensure successful project outcomes.
Our faculty of handpicked international experts will provide you with a variety of perspectives.
You will join a large and growing cohort of IPM Alumni.
The programme is practical and pulls from internationally respected methodologies.

Globally Positioned

IPM is uniquely partnered with the world’s leading project management certification bodies: IPMA (Member Association & Certification Body), PMI (Authorised Training Partner), and PRINCE2® (Accredited Training Organisation). We are the national body for IPMA in Ireland.

We have also partnered with Ireland’s second largest University, Technological University (TU) Dublin, meaning we can offer Bachelor & Master’s levels programmes. This affiliation links us to the European University of Technology (EUt+).

360° Learning Partner

Join our rapidly growing project management community of 25,000+ followers on LinkedIn.
Membership, Mentoring and Events – to network and advance your career.
Volunteering – Gain new project experience for your CV while helping the project management community.
Platform for your voice – Submit an article to our blog and showcase your writing.
Industry updates – Get the latest PM news and insights from global experts.

Self-Paced Learning

Choose type of courses :

On Demand

Live Online

Campus

Corporate Training

On Demand Format: 100% Self-Paced

Project Risk Pro: Mitigate, Manage, Succeed on demand provides you with greater flexibility and control over your schedules.

5 Hours of Learning
12 Weeks of Full Access
6 Modules, 18+ Topics
Certificate of Completion
24/7 Instant Access
Expert-led Video Lessons
Online Quizzes & Exercises
$ 310

Tommy Swift

Quality Assurance Specialist at Electric Ireland Superhomes

April 7th

Reviews (100+)

We’ve Worked With

and many more

Show Less

Interested in live online training? Click above to inquire about the virtual sessions for your team.

Show Less

This course can be delivered in-person. Get in touch with us for more information.

Bespoke In-Person & Online Courses

Corporate Training Solutions

This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.

Get in Touch

We partner with companies worldwide to equip their workforce with essential skills, knowledge, and competences for project success.

We've worked with

Alumni Reviews

4.8

Institute of Project Management Google (100+ reviews)

Tommy Swift

Quality Assurance Specialist at Electric Ireland Superhomes

April 7th

Adrienne Fleming

Lecturer in Science at Technological University Dublin

Aug 22nd

Thank you for a great learning experience on the Diploma in Project Management with the Institute of Project Management.

Trevor Guidera

Senior Project Manager at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Oct 30th

Great course, structure, content and lectures. An excellent distance learning experience given the challenging times we have.

Barry O'Sullivan

Project Manager at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Mar 7th

Well rounded course content and lecturers. Highly recommended course. It will up-skill you and provide the necessary tools & techniques needed to manage modern day projects.

Anthony Demion

Lead Process Engineer II at Novo Nordisk

July 15th