CERTIFIED
PROJECT
RISK PLANNER

CPRP

CPRP™ - Certified Project Risk Planner
Certificate in Project Risk Analysis & Management

Whether you are implementing a new software, developing new products or expanding into new markets, projects are critical for both the growth and long-term success of organizations. However, project completions statistics are sobering; too many risks issues are neglected and badly managed (CHAOS report, Standish group: 66% of all projects implementations will fail to achieve their objectives).

Hence, purpose of the CPRP™ Program is to provide a practical understanding of Project Risk Management as the discipline of organizing and managing limited resources, considering internal and external risks/constraints in a way that the project is completed effectively and achieved its objectives supporting organizational performance.

The CPRP™ Program has established a recognized standard of knowledge and competence for Project Risk Management professionals and is conducted by the Asia Risk Management Institute (ARiMI), the leading Asian Research and Professional Development Institute in Enterprise Risk Management, together with the National University of Singapore (NUS Ext).

Objectives of Program

CPRP™ is your passport to become a highly effective Project Risk Manager!

Understand how within the ERM framework, to establish a rigorous process with regard to consideration of tradeoffs between risk and returns for any projects your organization is undertaking.

    Objective 1: Establish and implement a structured approach to identify, forecast, monitor and mitigate project risk factors for projects, large and small

    Objective 2: Effectively allocate and using scarce resources to prioritized project risk issues. And formulate effective handling and decision-making strategies to control the effects of uncertainty on projects

    Objective 3: Improve trust and confidence in the projects by communicating effectively and sharing the responsibility of managing the project risks with your team members, customers and management

Modular Structure for Busy Professionals

To allow participants to integrate our program into their work schedule, the CPRP™ Program is conducted several times each year. Depending on when you join the program for the first module, each program can be completed within 3 to 4 months.

Busy professionals who are not based in Singapore only need to make 3 trips to Singapore.

Please check out the different intakes and how the 5 days are scheduled by referring to the "Calendar & Fees" tab. Alternatively, please Contact Us to request for the CPRP™ Program Calendar 2012.

 
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Program Modules

The CPRP™ Program consists of 5 workshop modules and provides a comprehensive and structured learning path both in scope and depth covering the Project Risk Management Process:

    The Key Steps of Project Risk Management Process
     
    CCM2 Risk Assessment & Project Profile Diagnostic 1 day
    CCM3 Risk Identification & Measurement Techniques 1 day
    Key Areas of Practice for Project Risk Management  
    RMC2 Embedding ERM Projects - Risk Ethics & Corporate Culture 1 day
    EKM2 Corporate Strategy & Risk Appetite 1 day
    EKM3 Project Risk Management Practice 1 day

     

    The Learning Journey

    The 5 workshop modules are spread over either 3 months OR 4 months.The physical time on site represents 5 days as follows:

    • Attend 2 certificate modules on Project Risk Management Process (CCM2 & CCM3)
    • Attend 3 practice modules (RMC2, EKM2 & EKM3)

    To obtain the Certification, participants are required to pass successfully the required assessment for accreditation purposes (more information in Section: Program Assessment).

     

    Program Assessment

    Assessment is necessary to ensure the quality of the graduates by reviewing the candidate's ability to meet the requirements of the Certification.

     
    Requirements to be Fulfilled by Candidates Seeking to Obtain CPRP™ Certification

     

    Program Certification

    Earn dual certifications by NUS Extension and by ARiMI. Upon completion of the program's requirements for the workshop modules, assignments and examination, candidates will be awarded:

    • Certified Project Risk Planner (CPRP™) Designation by ARiMI
    • Certificate in Project Risk Analysis & Management by NUS Extension

     

    Progress to CPRM™ or CERM™ after CPRP™

    The CPRP™ Program is a powerful learning experience, but it is only 1 step in your professional development journey.

     
    For Your Next Step in Professional Learning Development

 

 

 

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Innovative Learning Methods & Format

How you learn is as important as What you learn

The basis of the CPRP™ is a strong problem-solving approach and has been specifically designed for busy professionals. We know that square pegs don't fit into round holes! That people with different background and experiences react and learn differently.

Hence, the program follows a UNIQUE experiential learning format and real-life business case studies that ensures you can build on your professional experience to quickly apply the new knowledge and skills acquired in your workplace to resolve your professional challenges.

Our Learning Principles are as follows:

 
1. Interactive Experiential Learning Format
 
2. Build Practical Knowledge & Skills
 
3. Provide Multiple/Blended Learning Formats
 
4. Foster Learning Ownership & Peer Exchange
 
5. Start a Life-Long Learning Process
 
6. Allow Flexible Learning to Combine Work & Study

 

Expert Program Faculty

For this program, you will learn from ARiMI very experienced Faculty. Participants will have the advantage of learning from leading Experts in the field of risk management who have practical experience through their advisory and consulting work and through interaction with executives in a variety of higher education programs. Our Trainers are highly credentialed practitioners, scholars, skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and entrepreneurs. They will bring to the participants a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be very useful in the work of the participants. For more information click on the name of the faculty below:

Marc Ronez,
Lead Master Trainer

Dr Er Jwee Ping,
Master Trainer

Bala Krishnan



 

 

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Program Calendar Overview for 2012

We have several intakes per calendar year. Hence, busy professionals will be able find an intake that suits their work schedules, thus allowing them to plan ahead.

Those who are not based in Singapore only need to make 3 trips to Singapore. Moreover, they can choose to register for the intakes that have sit-down exams conducted at the end of the 5th module.

 

Courses and dates are correct at the time of publishing.
Participants are fully responsible for all travel arrangements, accommodation and associated costs.
Participants are to register for the intake whereby they are able to complete all 5 modules and sit for the exam in the intake they have registered for, as postponement of any module or exam will not be allowed.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING PACE to Balance Learning and Working Effectively

CPRP™ Program requires participants to complete, not in any particular order, CCM2, CCM3, RMC2, EKM2 and EKM3.

To allow participants to integrate our program into their work schedule, the CPRP™ Program takes place in modular periods. Thus they can select an intake which allows them to complete the 5-day program over a 3-month OR 4-month period.

Program & Exam Fees

CPRP™ &
Certificate Program Package
5 modules in a total of 5 days Course Fee
(w.e.f. 1 Jan 12)
Course Fees including GST 7% SGD 3,885.00
 
Workshop sessions and facilitation
 
Course contents guides and instructional materials for future reference
 
Templates of key risk management tools
 
Interaction with risk management peers
 
Coffee breaks during workshop days
 
Forum with Risk Experts
 
Semi-annual networking events to meet peers from previous batches
 
Complimentary 1-year membership to the Asian Risk Management Society (alumni association)
 
Exam Fee (nett, GST not charged) SGD 250

Note: The above-mentioned activites and items are subject to change

Grants & Discounts Available:

We have discounts/grants for the program. Check below to see the type of discounts available, which you may be eligible to apply. Please also note that discounts are not applicable to examination fees.

 
a) Fee Sponsored by Company/Organisation
 
b) Fee Paid by Participant

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  • Any discounts offered by ARiMI and/or NUS Extension (including group discounts) to the program fee require payment by due date stated in program fee invoice.
  • All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Discounts are not applicable to examination fees.
  • Registrants are entitled to only one category of discount. Multiple claim of discounts are not allowed.

 

 

 

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Participants Profile

Participants are expected to come from a wide range of industry bringing a wealth of perspectives on critical Risk Management issues in the classroom. Take this opportunity to build your network with a peers group of risk professionals from a wide range of industries and learn from direct industry experience in managing Risks.

Expected Group Profile Snapshot:

  • Strong academic background
  • International exposure & mindset
  • Age range: 20's to late 30's
  • Strong leadership potential and maturity

Testimonials from Past Participants

This is a new program designed to answer the demand from our corporate clients for a certification focusing on Risk Assessment.

Corporate Sponsors

Corporate support is an important factor to the success of the participants within the ARiMI-NUS programs. As such, formal corporate endorsement is welcome for the application submitted by candidates and will allow the organisation to generate more value from the CPRP™ Program.

Should your organization wish work more closely with us so as to ensure that they can reap the benefits of the programme, you can request to have a one-to-one visit with an ARiMI-NUS Program adviser, simply contact us by registering online here.

 

 

 

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