Purpose
The M_o_R (Management of Risk) Practitioner certification allows you to demonstrate your ability to apply and tailor the M_o_R framework in practical contexts. It verifies that you can effectively implement a risk management approach based on M_o_R principles to address organizational challenges and contribute to risk management activities.
Target Audience
The M_o_R Practitioner certification is designed for professionals working within a corporate governance environment who have responsibilities related to:
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Identifying, assessing, planning, or managing risks.
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Reporting on risk management activities across the organization.
This certification is suitable for individuals in roles such as:
Pre-requisites
To be eligible for the M_o_R Practitioner examination, you must hold a current M_o_R Foundation certificate.
Booking an Exam with Pre-requisites: Ensure that you have verified proof of completion of the prerequisite (e.g., a certificate or letter from AXELOS or the Examination Institute confirming your current certification). Your exam results will be withheld until the prerequisite proof is provided. If you cannot provide the necessary documentation, you must complete the prerequisite before the higher-level exam result is released.
Examination Format
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Question Type: Objective testing
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Number of Questions: Four questions per paper, 20 marks available per question
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Passing Marks: 40 marks required to pass (50% of total available marks)
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Duration: Three hours
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Exam Conditions: Open book
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Permitted Materials: The official printed hard copy of the Management of Risk: Guidance for Practitioners guide, along with the ABC Guide Part A Example Techniques guidance document.
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Notes: The manual may be annotated and tabulated. Sticky notes and loose-leaf papers with additional notes are not allowed.
M_o_R Practitioner Re-registration Examination
The M_o_R Practitioner certification is valid for three years. To maintain your certification, you must pass a re-registration examination within three years of your original certification. This process confirms your commitment to Continuing Professional Development and ensures your knowledge of M_o_R remains current.
Re-Registration Examination Format:
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Question Type: Objective testing
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Exam Conditions: Open book
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Permitted Materials: Official printed hard copy of Management of Risk: Guidance for Practitioners, along with the AXELOS guidance documents (ABC Consulting Ltd. Sample Risk Documents and Worked Examples of Common Techniques).
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Notes: The official manual may be annotated and tabulated. Sticky notes and loose-leaf papers with additional notes are not allowed.
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Number of Questions: Two questions, each worth 20 marks
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Passing Marks: A total score of 20 out of 40 (50%) is required to pass.
Course Outline
Module 1: Understand the Purpose & Principles of Risk Management
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Define risk and risk management, and distinguish between risks and issues.
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Explain how risk management supports corporate governance and enterprise risk management.
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Identify challenges in product-oriented organizations.
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Assess risk management in functional vs. product-oriented organizations.
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Describe the purpose of principles in risk management.
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Apply and analyze the eight M_o_R® principles (e.g., aligns with objectives, fits the context, engages stakeholders, etc.).
Module 2: Understand How Risk Management Applies Within and Across the 6 Perspectives
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Explain the purpose of risk management in each of the six perspectives.
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Describe integration and calibration across perspectives.
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Apply practices and controls for each perspective: strategic, portfolio, programme, project, product, and operational.
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Address delivery modes (e.g., Agile, hybrid) in the project perspective.
Module 3: Understand How People and Culture Influence Effective Risk Management
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Describe how people and culture impact risk management.
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Assess stakeholder engagement, decision biases, and individual competence.
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Analyze how risk culture influences effectiveness.
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Evaluate how to establish a supportive risk culture.
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Analyze solutions to common risk management challenges.
Module 4: Understand How to Apply the 8 Processes of Risk Management to Create and Protect Value
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Describe the purpose and objectives of each process.
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Apply each process by summarizing key steps, tools, documents, roles, and how perspectives and biases are addressed.