Enterprise Risk Management: Building Resilience in Government Operations

Course Focus and Features

This course equips public sector employees with the knowledge and tools to implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks that enhance resilience, continuity, and accountability in government operations. It emphasizes risk-informed decision-making, proactive mitigation, and alignment with agency goals, public service delivery, and regulatory requirements.

Key Features:

• Introduction to ERM concepts tailored to the public sector

• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies

• Integration of ERM into planning, budgeting, and performance management

• COA, DBM, and ISO-aligned risk governance frameworks

• Real-life scenarios on managing strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management and its relevance to public service

2. Identify and assess internal and external risks affecting government operations

3. Design and implement appropriate risk mitigation and monitoring plans

4. Integrate ERM into organizational strategy, operations, and internal controls

5. Foster a risk-aware culture that supports transparency, resilience, and service continuity

Who Should Attend

This course is highly beneficial for NGAs, LGUs, SUCs and GOCCs/GFIs:

• Department heads and agency executives

• Planning and strategy personnel

• Risk management and internal audit personnel

• Budget, finance, and operations personnel

• Disaster risk management coordinators

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical knowledge and tools in:

• ERM models (COSO ERM Framework, ISO 31000) adapted for public institutions

• Tools for risk mapping, prioritization, and control evaluation

• Linking ERM with performance indicators and key result areas (KRAs)

• Risk documentation, reporting, and communication strategies

• Building organizational capacity for adaptive governance and risk resilience

• Case studies from Philippine government agencies and LGUs

Total Number of Hours - 24