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ISO 31000 Risk Manager — Sydney & Melbourne

eLearning delivered by PECB master trainers Rinske Geerlings, Carolina Cabezas, Stephane Martin · Online-live & in-person led by Aegentra's NV1-cleared, ISO 27001-certified instructors · Aegentra Academy

Build, lead, and operate a risk management framework based on ISO 31000:2018. Covers risk principles, framework design, the risk management process, and how to integrate enterprise risk with governance, strategy, and operational decision-making.

ISO 31000 Risk Manager course — $849 AUD, PECB-certified. The Aegentra Academy ISO 31000 Risk Manager is a PECB-accredited, self-paced online program priced at $849 AUD, including the official PECB exam voucher and one free resit within 12 months. Instructor-led cohorts are also available in Melbourne and Sydney. Aegentra Academy is an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia.

This PECB-accredited course is sold and supported by Aegentra Academy — an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia. Every enrolment includes the official PECB certification exam voucher and one free resit within 12 months of purchase. Courses run online and self-paced through the myPECB platform; instructor-led cohorts and in-person delivery are also available in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Aegentra Academy courses are delivered by active practitioners — the same senior engineers who run Aegentra Academy engagements and Microsoft 365 hardening for Australian SMBs. Tax invoices with GST and ABN are issued automatically at checkout. Multi-seat team pricing is available — email Academy@aegentra.com.au for an enterprise quote. Professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, and New Zealand enrol online.

Where ISO 31000 lands in Australia

ISO 31000 is the umbrella risk-management framework used by risk and compliance professionals at ASX-listed companies, government departments, and APRA-regulated entities — where it underpins the methodology behind CPS 230 and CPS 234. The PECB Risk Manager and Lead Risk Manager credentials are recognised by Australian second-line risk and internal-audit teams. Note that ISO 31000 is guidance, not an organisational certification — these credentials apply to a person, not a company.

Who teaches this course

The self-paced eLearning for the ISO 31000 Risk Manager course is delivered by the following PECB-certified master trainers. Online-live and in-person cohorts in Melbourne and Sydney are led by Aegentra's own NV1-cleared, ISO 27001-certified instructors.

Rinske Geerlings — Risk, Business Continuity & Information Security Expert

Certified PECB Trainer, ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Consultant of the Year. A renowned consultant, speaker, and certified trainer excelling in Business Continuity, Information Security, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, and Risk Management, with over 20 years of global experience. As Managing Director of Business As Usual in Australia, she has consulted to central banks, government entities, and global corporations. Proficient in ISO 22301, ISO 31000, and ISO/IEC 27001, she has earned accolades including Risk Consultant of the Year.

Carolina Cabezas

Stephane Martin

For the full certification landscape — process, costs, timelines, and how this course fits into a wider readiness program — read the ISO 31000 Certification Australia: A Complete Guide (2026).

ISO 31000 Risk Manager — Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PECB ISO 31000 Risk Manager course cover?

Six modules covering the ISO 31000 principles, framework, and process applied at the operational level — risk identification techniques, risk analysis (quantitative and qualitative), risk evaluation, risk treatment selection, communication and consultation, monitoring and review, and the integration of risk into business processes. Total effort is 25-35 hours of self-paced study.

Do I need Foundation before Risk Manager?

Recommended but not required. If you have direct risk-management experience or have implemented controls in a previous role, you can go straight to Risk Manager. If risk is genuinely new to you, Foundation first is the faster total path because you avoid plateauing on vocabulary.

How is the Risk Manager exam structured?

Three hours, open-book, mixed multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. Pass mark is 70%. The credential awarded depends on attested professional risk-management experience — Provisional Risk Manager (no experience), Risk Manager (2 years).

What is the difference between Risk Manager and Lead Risk Manager?

Risk Manager is the practitioner credential — for staff running risk processes at the function or business-unit level. Lead Risk Manager is the senior pathway — for Chief Risk Officers, Heads of Risk, and senior consultants leading enterprise-wide risk programmes across an organisation. Lead Risk Manager assumes deeper professional experience and broader scope.

What makes the Aegentra Risk Manager course different?

Every authorised PECB Risk Manager course leads to the same credential — the certificate is identical wherever you buy it. The differences are price, format, and who is teaching. Aegentra delivers Risk Manager at $849 AUD with the exam voucher and one free resit included. The material and Australian-context worked examples are drawn from the practice of NV1-cleared engineers running real risk programmes.

Does Risk Manager satisfy APRA CPS 230 or CPS 220?

Indirectly. APRA standards impose obligations on APRA-regulated entities; ISO 31000 provides the methodology that supports both. Most APRA-regulated entities use ISO 31000 as the methodology underlying their CPS 220/230 frameworks. Risk Manager prepares you to participate credibly in those frameworks.

Can ISO 31000 be used inside an ISO 27001 readiness programme?

Yes — it is one of the most common methodologies imported into ISO 27001 risk registers and Statements of Applicability. ISO/IEC 27005 (the information-security risk companion) is more specific, but many implementations use ISO 31000 as the broader framework with ISO 27005 layered for information-security context.

Is the exam included in the $849 AUD price?

Yes. The official PECB Risk Manager exam voucher plus two exam attempts (initial sit plus one free resit if you do not pass first time) are included. There is no separate exam fee.

How long does the Risk Manager course take?

Typical effort is 25-35 hours of self-paced study spread over three to five weeks. You have 12 months of myPECB access so the pace is yours. Most working professionals complete it in 4-6 weeks of evenings.

What CPD credits do I earn?

PECB awards 21 CPD credits on completion of the ISO 31000 Risk Manager course. These count toward CPD requirements at RIMS Australasia, IIA Australia, ISACA, and other professional bodies on submission.

Does Risk Manager expire?

The certification level requires ongoing CPD credits to maintain (typically 20 per year via the PECB CPD scheme). The certificate itself does not expire so long as CPDs are kept current.

Can I use Risk Manager to consult independently?

Yes. Risk Manager is recognised for independent risk-advisory work at the operational level. For enterprise-wide risk programme leadership, Lead Risk Manager is the credential most consulting buyers ask for.

Can my employer pay or reimburse?

Yes. Either complete checkout yourself and forward the Stripe tax invoice for reimbursement, or write to Academy@aegentra.com.au and we will issue an invoice direct to your organisation with payment terms. Groups of five or more receive a discount.

When can I start the course?

Immediately after payment. The Academy team confirms your seat with PECB and you receive login details by email — usually within one business day.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have 12 months of access from enrolment. That window covers the course material, the official PECB exam, and one free resit if you need it.

What if I fail the exam?

One PECB-issued resit is included in your enrolment at no extra cost. Most learners who use the included study materials and sit the resit within 30 days pass on their second attempt.

Can my employer be invoiced directly?

Yes. Either complete the checkout yourself and forward the Stripe tax invoice to your employer for reimbursement, or write to Academy@aegentra.com.au and we will issue an invoice to your organisation with payment terms.

Is the credential recognised internationally?

Yes. PECB is an accredited certification body recognised globally. The credential is the same one issued through any authorised PECB training partner — recognised by employers, audit bodies, and government tenders worldwide.

Do you offer group bookings for teams?

Yes. Groups of five or more receive a discount and can be enrolled with a single invoice. Write to Academy@aegentra.com.au with the course, number of seats, and start window.

What is your refund policy?

All enrolments are non-refundable. Once payment is confirmed your PECB seat is provisioned and the course materials become available, so refunds cannot be issued. Please review the course details carefully before purchase, and email Academy@aegentra.com.au if you have questions before enrolling.