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PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager

Authorised PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager eLearning for leaders who need to embed a practical risk framework—self-paced with a remote-proctored exam.

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✓ PECB Accredited ✓ 100% Online, Self-Paced ✓ Exam Voucher Included ✓ 12 Months Access

$599 AUD · Self-paced eLearning · PECB exam included

Learner feedback

“The walkthroughs and quizzes made it easy to strengthen our risk framework between board reporting cycles.”

Taylor Morgan, Risk Manager

Credential

PECB Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager

Format

On-demand via myPECB with video lessons, animations, and quizzes

Typical effort

~20–30 hours (equivalent to a 3–4 day course)

Who should attend

Who should attend

  • Managers or consultants responsible for effective risk management
  • Professionals learning ISO 31000 principles, framework, and process
  • People ensuring conformity with ISO 31000 in their organisation
  • Individuals pursuing a career in risk management

Key outcomes

Key outcomes

  • Understand fundamental risk management concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Establish a risk management framework in an organisational context.
  • Interpret ISO 31000 requirements and integrate risk management into daily operations.

Why this course

Build your ISO 31000 risk framework

Structure a practical risk management framework using ISO 31000 guidance—self-paced so you can fit learning around delivery.

  • Apply ISO 31000 principles, framework, and process to your organisation.
  • Identify, analyse, evaluate, and treat risks with a repeatable approach.
  • Integrate risk management into day-to-day operations and reporting.

How eLearning works

On-demand via myPECB

  1. Take the training via myPECB with on-demand video chapters and quizzes.
  2. Access downloadable manuals, case studies, exercises, and editable files.
  3. Sit the exam remotely at the date and time that suits you (free retake within 12 months if needed).

What to expect

PECB eLearning benefits

  • 100% online delivery—no travel or time-zone friction.
  • 24/7 access so you can control your study pace.
  • Unlimited replays of any section when you need a refresh.
  • Structured video sections to make concepts easy to absorb.

Course structure

Fourteen focused sections

  • Training objectives, standards, ISO 31000 concepts, principles, framework, and process.
  • Framework and governance, scope, context, risk criteria, identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment.
  • Recording, reporting, monitoring, review, communication, consultation, and closing guidance.

Learning objectives

  • Understand fundamental risk management concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Establish a risk management framework in an organisational context.
  • Interpret ISO 31000 requirements and integrate risk management into daily operations.

Examination

PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager exam

  • Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of risk management.
  • Domain 2: Establishing the risk management framework.
  • Domain 3: Application of the risk management process.

Certification

PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager credential pathway

  • Certification fees are included in the exam price.
  • Training material (300+ pages) with explanatory information and practical examples.
  • Attendance worth 21 CPD credits.
  • If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months for free.
  • Credential issued after passing the exam and meeting PECB requirements.

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Includes curriculum, exam domains, and certification pathway.

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What Is the ISO 31000 Risk Manager Certification?

The PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager certification demonstrates your ability to implement and manage an enterprise risk management framework aligned with AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 — the Australian and New Zealand adoption of the international standard. It covers risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring across all types of organisational risk.

ISO 31000 certification is valued by employers in Australian government, financial services, critical infrastructure, and ASX-listed companies where structured risk management is a governance requirement.

ISO 31000 Risk Manager vs ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Both certifications are valuable for Australian professionals, but they serve different purposes. ISO 31000 covers enterprise-wide risk management across all risk types, while ISO 27001 focuses specifically on information security risk within an ISMS.

ISO 31000 Risk ManagerISO 27001 Lead Implementer
FocusEnterprise risk management across all domainsInformation security management system (ISMS)
StandardISO 31000:2018 / AS/NZ ISO 31000ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Best forRisk managers, board advisors, ERM leadsISMS owners, security managers, consultants
Exam formatEssay-type, 3 hours, open book80 MCQ, 3 hours, open book
Study hours~20–30 hours~25–35 hours
Price$599 AUD$849 AUD

Many professionals hold both certifications. ISO 31000 provides the risk framework, while ISO 27001 Lead Implementer applies it to information security.

What Risk Professionals Say

"The structured approach to risk criteria and treatment options gave me a framework I could present to the board immediately." — James Whitfield, Head of Risk, Financial Services

"I paired ISO 31000 with my ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credential and it transformed how I approach security risk assessments." — Priya Sharma, GRC Consultant

ISO 31000 Certification in Australia

Australia formally adopted ISO 31000 as AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 through Standards Australia. It is referenced in the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI), and numerous state government risk management policies. PECB certification against ISO 31000 is the most widely recognised professional credential for risk managers in Australia.

Mindset Cyber's eLearning course is aligned with the 2018 revision of the standard and covers the updated principles, framework, and process model. The course fee includes the official PECB exam voucher.

What Does the Course Cover?

  • Module 1: ISO 31000 principles — the 8 principles underpinning effective risk management
  • Module 2: Risk management framework — leadership, integration, design, implementation, evaluation, improvement
  • Module 3: Risk management process — scope, context, criteria, risk assessment (identification, analysis, evaluation), risk treatment
  • Module 4: Risk recording and reporting — communication, consultation, monitoring, review
  • Module 5: Exam preparation and practice questions

Total study time: approximately 24 hours at your own pace, with 12 months of access.

Who Should Become an ISO 31000 Risk Manager?

  • Risk managers and enterprise risk officers
  • Compliance and governance professionals
  • Project managers overseeing risk-intensive programs
  • CFOs and senior leaders with risk governance responsibilities
  • Internal auditors expanding into risk management (pairs well with ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)
  • Government risk practitioners implementing PSPF or SOCI requirements

Risk Controls and Compliance Libraries

Cross-reference risk controls using ControlStack's ISM control library for Australian government alignment. ControlStack also provides ISO 27001 and Essential Eight control mappings to help you connect risk methodology with security frameworks.

For a broader overview of the ISO 31000 standard — including the three pillars, the Australian adoption (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018), and how it relates to other frameworks — see our ISO 31000 risk management framework guide.

Extend Your Risk Expertise

Pair risk management with information security — the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course covers ISMS audit techniques that build on ISO 31000 risk frameworks.

Related Certifications

Course FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about our PECB eLearning courses.

What is the difference between ISO 31000 Risk Manager and ISO 31000 Foundation?

PECB does not offer a separate ISO 31000 Foundation course. The Risk Manager certification ($599 AUD) is the entry point — it covers ISO 31000 principles, framework, and process from fundamentals through to advanced risk treatment. No prerequisites are required.

How long does the ISO 31000 Risk Manager course take?

The self-paced eLearning takes approximately 20–30 hours, equivalent to a 3-day classroom course. You have 12 months of access to study at your own pace, and the exam voucher with a free retake is included.

What is ISO 31000 Risk Manager certification?

The PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager certification demonstrates your competence in implementing and managing an enterprise risk management framework aligned with the ISO 31000 standard. It is valued across finance, government, and technology sectors in Australia and internationally.

How do I get ISO 31000 certification in Australia?

Complete the PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager training, pass the official PECB exam, and submit your application with relevant work experience. Mindset Cyber offers self-paced eLearning with the exam voucher included. The Australian version of the standard is AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018.

Who should take the ISO 31000 Risk Manager course?

Risk managers, compliance officers, project managers, and senior leaders responsible for enterprise risk. It is particularly relevant for professionals in Australian government agencies, financial services, critical infrastructure, and ASX-listed companies where ISO 31000 alignment is expected or required.

Is ISO 31000 recognised in Australia?

Yes. ISO 31000 is adopted by Standards Australia as AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 and is required or recommended across government, finance, and critical infrastructure sectors. PECB certification is internationally recognised and demonstrates compliance with the Australian standard.

How do I access the course materials?

You will receive myPECB access instructions after purchase. Log in to watch on-demand lessons, download manuals, and schedule your remote-proctored exam.

Are exam attempts included?

Yes. PECB eLearning includes remote-proctored exam attempts as part of your enrolment. Check the course page for how many attempts are bundled.

Is the training self-paced?

Yes. You can learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable materials via myPECB.

Do I receive a certificate?

After passing the exam, PECB issues your professional credential provided you meet the certification requirements.

Need a private training block?

We can tailor the curriculum to your systems, risk profile, and geography. Let us know what success looks like for your team.

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