Online Professional Certificate in Risk Management
Build the skills to identify, assess, and manage risk with confidence. Qualify for the Canadian Risk Management designation while gaining practical, real-world expertise that supports organizational success.
Designed for managers, executives and professionals, this program helps you strengthen decision-making, protect corporate assets and expand your professional network.
Certificate Summary
- Three online synchronous courses
- Course Length: Seven weeks each
- Time Commitment: Six hrs/week
- Class Schedule: Wed 6-9 PM and Sat 9-12 PM.
- Discounts & Funding Available
Course Offerings
Complete all three online courses in any order to complete your certification.
Risk Management: Principles and Practices Online
Build a strong foundation in risk management. Learn to identify, assess, and manage risk, and apply frameworks to monitor performance. This course starts Sept 23, 2026.
Risk Assessment and Treatment
Develop the skills to assess and address organizational risks. Learn to evaluate treatment options, manage emerging risks and apply practical tools. This course starts Dec 2, 2026.
Risk Financing
Learn to fund and manage risk using insurance and retention, and tools to forecast losses and choose strategies. This course starts Feb 17.
Certificate Outcomes
Upon completion of all three courses, you will be qualified to apply for the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation. The CRM designation has become a requirement for some federal government jobs. In addition, many private organizations also look for CRMs to manage risk. For more information on obtaining the designation, visit the RIMS website.
“The CRM program at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business was well administered and delivered by personable, knowledgeable, and professional risk management practitioners. The course content was relevant, aligned with RIMS certification requirements, and evaluated fairly. A tremendous value and experience.”
-Lawrence Charlebois, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., National Research Council Canada
Learn From Industry Leaders
Charlene Budnisky
- Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance at Statistics Canada
Tony Lackey
- President, TL Risk Solutions
“Without a doubt the content is essential for any practicing Risk Manager, but this course will provide more than strictly “textbook-style” learning. The environment is informal, discussion is encouraged, and the varied backgrounds of the participants allow for a wealth of practical knowledge to be shared. You will be challenged and it will be time well spent.”
– Norah Lindsay, LLB Claims Analyst, Encon Group Inc.