What is the Certified Risk Manager?

The Certified Risk Manager is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 8 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Risk Manager (CRM) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Risk Manager

The CRM — Certified Risk Manager — represents the gold standard in professional certification for practitioners operating in executive leadership, strategic management, and organisational transformation across Africa and beyond.

Grounded in PMI Leadership, Kotter's Change Framework and CCL Standards, this 8 Week certification goes beyond theory — every module is designed for practical, immediate application in your professional context.

Graduates of the CRM programme are equipped to lead with authority, deliver results with precision, and navigate executive leadership, strategic management, and organisational transformation with confidence. The certification is valued by employers in the private sector, public service, NGOs, and international organisations worldwide.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Risk Manager

Acronym

CRM

Who Should Enrol?

Middle Managers aspiring to senior leadership
Public Sector Leaders
Senior Managers and Directors
Government Senior Officers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability

Develop executive leadership skills to lead organisations through complexity and change

Career Advancement

Unlock senior management, director and C-suite career opportunities

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Transform teams, departments and entire organisations through principled leadership

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Leadership credential recognised across Africa, the Gulf and international markets

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Strategic Leadership and Vision

✦Change and Transformation Management

✦Team Leadership and Development

✦Emotional Intelligence and Influence

✦Executive Communication and Presence

✦Governance and Ethical Leadership

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Risk Manager

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Board and C-suite dynamics
Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy
Strategy execution and balanced scorecard
Strategic leadership models and frameworks
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces
Competitive strategy and positioning
Business model innovation
Leading with purpose and values
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty

Case Studies and Applied Projects in Risk Manager

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Change management models: Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin
Diagnosing organisational readiness for change
Building a compelling case for change
Stakeholder mapping and change coalition
Communication strategy in change programmes
Resistance management techniques
Culture change and embedding new behaviours
Change measurement and sustainability
Leading large-scale transformation
Agile change management

Building Partnerships and Networks in Leadership And Management

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Team performance reviews and coaching
Team effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni)
Building psychological safety in teams
High-performance team design
Cross-functional team leadership
Virtual and remote team management
Managing team conflict constructively
Team communication and collaboration tools
Team diversity and inclusion
Delegating effectively for team growth

Stakeholder Engagement in Manager Contexts

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Self-awareness and leadership identity
Empathy, active listening and trust-building
Authentic leadership and vulnerability
Servant leadership principles
Mindfulness and executive resilience
Leading with courage in difficult conversations
Building executive presence
Personal values and ethical leadership
Well-being and sustainable high performance
Emotional intelligence (Goleman's model)

Risk, Compliance and Quality in Leadership And Management

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Managing performance through coaching
Coaching challenging team members
Measuring coaching ROI
Executive coaching fundamentals
Coaching vs mentoring distinction
GROW model and coaching conversations
Feedback frameworks: SBI, 360 feedback
Developing leaders at all levels
Succession planning and talent acceleration
Creating a coaching culture

Strategic Framework for Risk Management

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Business model innovation
Leading with purpose and values
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Board and C-suite dynamics
Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy
Strategy execution and balanced scorecard
Strategic leadership models and frameworks
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces
Competitive strategy and positioning

Foundations of Risk Manager

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Stakeholder mapping and change coalition
Communication strategy in change programmes
Resistance management techniques
Culture change and embedding new behaviours
Change measurement and sustainability
Leading large-scale transformation
Agile change management
Change management models: Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin
Diagnosing organisational readiness for change
Building a compelling case for change

Data-Driven Decision Making for Risk Leaders

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Delegating effectively for team growth
Team performance reviews and coaching
Team effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni)
Building psychological safety in teams
High-performance team design
Cross-functional team leadership
Virtual and remote team management
Managing team conflict constructively
Team communication and collaboration tools
Team diversity and inclusion

Governance, Ethics and Responsible Leadership

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Emotional intelligence (Goleman's model)
Self-awareness and leadership identity
Empathy, active listening and trust-building
Authentic leadership and vulnerability
Servant leadership principles
Mindfulness and executive resilience
Leading with courage in difficult conversations
Building executive presence
Personal values and ethical leadership
Well-being and sustainable high performance

Crisis Management, Resilience and Adaptive Leadership

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Succession planning and talent acceleration
Creating a coaching culture
Managing performance through coaching
Coaching challenging team members
Measuring coaching ROI
Executive coaching fundamentals
Coaching vs mentoring distinction
GROW model and coaching conversations
Feedback frameworks: SBI, 360 feedback
Developing leaders at all levels

Digital Leadership and Managing in the AI Era

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Strategy execution and balanced scorecard
Strategic leadership models and frameworks
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces
Competitive strategy and positioning
Business model innovation
Leading with purpose and values
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Board and C-suite dynamics
Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Global Management

Certified Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards
Change management models: Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin
Diagnosing organisational readiness for change
Building a compelling case for change
Stakeholder mapping and change coalition
Communication strategy in change programmes
Resistance management techniques
Culture change and embedding new behaviours
Change measurement and sustainability
Leading large-scale transformation
Agile change management

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Analyse a comprehensive understanding of Certified Risk Manager principles aligned with PMI Leadership, Kotter's Change Framework and CCL Standards
Establish evidence-based strategies to improve executive leadership, strategic management, and organisational transformation outcomes
Establish risk management frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to Certified Risk Manager
Demonstrate stakeholder engagement plans and professional communication strategies
Manage data-driven decision-making tools and performance measurement systems for Certified Risk Manager
Demonstrate internationally recognised best practices from PMI Leadership, Kotter's Change Framework and CCL Standards into daily professional work
Lead a professional development portfolio demonstrating mastery of Certified Risk Manager competencies
Transform cross-functional teams and organisational systems aligned to Certified Risk Manager principles
Design emerging trends, technologies and innovations relevant to Certified Risk Manager
Design governance, accountability and ethical standards within your area of practice
Apply continuous improvement processes using globally validated quality frameworks
Transform professional networks and collaborate with peers across Africa and internationally

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Access your course content, engage with facilitators, and begin your certification journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CRM certification?

The Certified Risk Manager (CRM) is a Intermediate-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in executive leadership, strategic management, and organisational transformation with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CRM?

This certification is ideal for Middle Managers aspiring to senior leadership, Public Sector Leaders, Senior Managers and Directors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in certified risk manager with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CRM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 8 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CRM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 85+ countries and are aligned with PMI Leadership, Kotter's Change Framework and CCL Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, physical certificate, and digital badge, all valid for professional use internationally.

What is the cost of the CRM certification?

The Certified Risk Manager is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CRM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CRM?

The Certified Risk Manager is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CRM?

The Certified Risk Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including SHRM, CIPD, CIPS, PMI, IIA and other recognised professional associations.

Can I study the CRM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CRM?

CRM certified professionals report significant career advancement, including promotions, salary increases, and expanded responsibilities. The credential positions you as a qualified expert in executive leadership, strategic management, and organisational transformation, opening doors to senior roles in the private sector, public service, NGOs, and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Managing Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Senior Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CRM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Executive Director

Government

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Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

Payment Options

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