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About the IRM

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is risk management's leading international professional education and training body. The Institute provides high quality education, training and professional development in risk management at a range of levels, from introductory to expert.

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International Diploma in Risk Management

The IRM's International Diploma in Risk Management is a post-graduate distance learning qualification designed to meet the development needs of a wide range of risk professionals. Successful completion leads to membership of the Institute of Risk Management and the letters MIRM after your name.

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International Certificate in Risk Management

The IRM's International Certificate in Risk Management is a broadly based introductory qualification taken over 6-9 months. There are no entry requirements, so anyone with an interest in risk management can apply. Successful completion leads to Certificant level membership of the Institute of Risk Management and the letters CIRM after your name.

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Risk Forum 2009

The 2009 Risk Forum, the Institute of Risk Management's annual conference, will take place at the University of Warwick from 21 - 23 September.


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NEW Specialist risk management courses now available

Specialist modules from the International Diploma in Risk Management are now available as standalone courses. Courses include Business Continuity and Crisis Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Public Sector Risk and Environmental Risk.

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NEW Member Briefings

The Institute of Risk Management has now launched a new membership benefit:, a series of briefings on topical issues. These events are free and exclusive to IRM members.

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NEW Online Risk Library

Institute of Risk Management members now receive free access to the new Online Risk Library as part of their membership benefits. The IRM Risk Library contains information in different formats including articles, reports, web links and presentations.

Risk management jobs

Risk jobs on the Institute of Risk Management job vacancies page include:.

- Finance opportunities, Norwich Union, competitive

- Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, up to £27,594

- Risk Management Facilitator, Health Protection Agency, up to £42,508

- Risk Surveyor, Estates and Management, competitive

- Risk Manager, MDDUS, c £45,000

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IRM Regional Groups and Special Interest Groups

IRM has 12 regional groups worldwide and 14 special interest groups. Non-members considering joining IRM are welcome to attend group meetings

NEW A new Special Interest Group Enterprise Risk Management has now been established

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