Enterprise Risk Management: Building Resilience in Government Operations

Focus and Features

This course introduces public sector professionals to the principles and practices of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), emphasizing its role in enhancing operational resilience, accountability, and service continuity. It provides tools and frameworks to help government agencies proactively identify, assess, and manage risks in alignment with organizational goals and public expectations.

Key Features:

• Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation techniques for public institutions

• Use of ERM frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO-ERM) adapted for government settings

• Integration of risk management into planning, budgeting, and operations

• Focus on legal compliance, public trust, and organizational sustainability

• Interactive exercises on risk mapping and response planning

Objectives

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

1. Understand the concept and importance of enterprise risk management in the public sector.

2. Identify internal and external risks that may affect government operations and service delivery.

3. Apply structured approaches to assess, prioritize, and respond to risks.

4. Develop risk registers, controls, and monitoring systems.

5. Strengthen agency resilience through integrated risk and performance management.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Risk and compliance officers

• Department heads and executive officials

• Internal auditors and planning officers

• Public sector project managers and implementers

• Policy makers and development planners

• LGU leaders and barangay officials

  
  

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical knowledge in:

• Principles of risk governance and ERM frameworks

• Risk categories in government: strategic, operational, financial, reputational, legal

• Risk registers, heat maps, and control matrices

• Linking ERM to performance management and strategic planning

• Legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., COA Circulars, DBM policies)

• Case studies on public sector risk events and organizational recovery

Total Number of Hours - 24