Anticipate the Unpredictable: Master Project Risk Management
Learn how to anticipate, assess and control risks so you can run your projects with confidence and efficiency.
Build a high-performing risk management strategy, use the right tools and embed this approach at the heart of your project governance. Turn uncertainty into a lever for success and strengthen the long-term performance of your projects.
This course helps you steer projects with confidence by anticipating the unexpected, controlling risks and turning threats into opportunities to achieve your goals.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Identify and understand the different types of project risks
- ✅ Assess probability and impact to measure criticality
- ✅ Build and manage a risk matrix throughout the project
- ✅ Define and run action/mitigation plans tailored to each situation
- ✅ Integrate risk management into overall project steering
- ✅ Anticipate obstacles and turn threats into success levers
Trainers
Our trainers have 15–20 years of experience across IT, construction, services, digital and non-profit. They are PMP®, PRINCE2®, SAFe PM/PO, SAFe Scrum Master and PSPO certified. They combine methodological rigour with real-world experience to deliver practical, immediately applicable skills.
Practical Information
- Duration: 6 hours
- Price: €680 excl. VAT — VAT not applicable, Art. 261-4-4° a of the CGI
- Funding: Possible via employer, OPCO, CPF where applicable
- Audience: Experienced project managers or team members, employees, freelancers, executives, public sector staff or job seekers looking to strengthen risk management skills and secure successful outcomes.
- Prerequisites: Professional experience in a project environment. Basic technical skills are helpful (spreadsheets; project/collaboration tools).
Detailed Program
Risk Management — Understand, Structure and Steer Effectively
1. Introduction to Risk Management
- Core concepts and definitions
- Managing uncertainty and the unpredictable in projects
Learning goal: Grasp the foundations of risk management, distinguish key notions and understand the role of uncertainty in project success.
Workshop: Experience sharing based on real projects.
2. The Risk Management Process
- Risk identification and classification
- Qualitative analysis: probability, impact, criticality
Learning goal: Identify the process steps and learn how to analyse, classify and prioritise project risks.
Workshop: Interactive games to boost engagement and retention.
3. Risk Response Strategies
- Building action and mitigation plans
- Integrating responses into the project plan
- Turning risks into opportunities
Learning goal: Define and apply appropriate strategies and transform some risks into value-creating opportunities.
Workshop: Prioritisation and action planning exercises.
4. Implementation and Monitoring
- Setting up a Risk Management Plan
- Monitoring techniques and risk reviews
Learning goal: Deploy a Risk Management Plan and ensure regular follow-up through effective monitoring and reviews.
Workshop: Applied risk analysis (mind mapping, brainstorming, risk matrix). Exercises tailored to each participant’s sector.
5. Organisational and Human Aspects
- Engaging the project team in risk management
- Managing behaviours and resistance to change
Learning goal: Address organisational and human dimensions to embed risk management practices.
Workshop: Practical activities, experience sharing and role-plays.
6. Post-Course Follow-Up
- 30-minute individual session within 3 months
- Consolidation in real-life situations
Learning goal: Ensure on-the-job application through 1:1 coaching.
Workshop: Risk matrix, mind mapping and brainstorming.
Participant Reviews
I took the risk management course with Ms Delphine and really liked the playful, hands-on approach. Games and scenarios made concepts easy to grasp and remember.
Great moments with Delphine — lively, interactive and fun training with plenty of experience sharing. A real pleasure, thank you!
Always committed and positive — thank you for your contribution to PMI France projects. A pleasure to collaborate with you.
Qualiopi-Certified Training
Our organisation is Qualiopi certified, a guarantee of training quality. This certification enables access to public or pooled funding (OPCO, CPF, etc.).
Summary
Anticipate the Unpredictable: Master Project Risk Management
💰 Price: €680 (excl. VAT)
(VAT not applicable, Art. 261-4-4° a of the CGI)
🕒 Duration: 6h
(typical schedule: 09:00 – 12:00 / 13:30 – 16:30)
📍 Modality:
On-site or remote (Available in English)
🎯 Target audience:
Experienced project managers or team members, employees, freelancers, executives, public sector staff, job seekers.
💡 Funding:
Employer, OPCO, CPF where applicable (Qualiopi certified)
✅ Prerequisites: Professional experience in a project environment. Basic technical skills are a plus.
♿ Accessibility:
Accessible to people with disabilities (contact us to adapt the welcome and learning arrangements).