Risk Management and Resilience
CQF-L6 | 40 Hours | TTD $4,000 / USD $500 | Virtual
Oct 5 - Dec 9, 2026 | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm AST
Risk Management and Resilience
CQF-L6 | 40 Hours | TTD $4,000 / USD $500 | Virtual
Oct 5 – Dec 9, 2026 | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30pm – 7:30pm AST
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles, frameworks, and practices required to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risk while building organisational and individual resilience. Aligned with international standards such as ISO 31000 and ISO 22301, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application through case studies and simulations.
Designed for professionals across sectors, particularly within the Caribbean context, this course equips participants with the tools to analyse risks, prioritise responses, and develop resilience strategies that support business continuity. Participants will gain hands-on experience in applying risk management frameworks and designing systems that enable organisations to adapt and thrive in the face of disruption.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain key principles and frameworks underpinning risk management and resilience
- Apply methodologies for risk identification, assessment, and evaluation
- Evaluate organisational risks against defined appetite and impact scales
- Integrate resilience strategies into organisational and operational planning
- Apply crisis management and business continuity practices in real-world contexts
Contents
Outline the structure of the course:
- Foundations of Risk and Resilience
- Risk Identification and Analysis
- Evaluating Likelihood and Impact
- Defining and Applying Risk Appetite
- Organisational Resilience
- Human-Centred Resilience
- Business Continuity Planning
- Business Impact Analysis
- Crisis Governance and Leadership
- Crisis Communication and Accountability
- Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management
- Recovery and Continuity Testing
- Integrating Risk and Resilience
- International Case Studies in Risk and Resilience
Why take this course?
- Develop practical skills in risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
- Gain working knowledge of internationally recognised ISO risk and resilience standards
- Strengthen your ability to manage crises and ensure organisational continuity
- Enhance your professional profile in risk management, safety, and organisational leadership
About Instructor
Ms Chantelle Drummonds, BBA, SFC, SSYB
Risk Manager / Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
Chantelle Drummonds is an Enterprise Risk Management professional with over six years of experience in risk governance, business continuity, internal auditing, and strategic planning. She currently serves as Risk Manager at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and lectures in Crisis and Risk Management at The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus. She is certified in ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 22301 Business Continuity, and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Tel: 1-868-662-2241 , 1-868-612-4872 Ext 1051
WhatsApp: 1-868-662-1197
E-mail: pdi@usc.edu.tt
