# Programmatic Risk Management Comprehensive Course (Self-paced)

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## Overview

This comprehensive training course equips federal employees supporting defense acquisition programs with a practical, standards-based approach to programmatic risk management. You’ll learn to apply the DoD Risk Management Process (Plan, Identify, Analyze, Mitigate, Monitor), write clear if-then risk statements that specify causes and consequences, and use the 5x5 matrix to assess likelihood and impact across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Participants in this full-day course learn about root cause analysis techniques, building complete mitigation plans (including milestones and success criteria), recognizing and managing opportunities, and tracking mitigation progress with risk burn-down charts—then apply everything in a team-based case study that produces risk statements, matrix results, and risk register entries.

## What you'll learn

- Apply the DoD Risk Management Process (Plan, Identify, Analyze, Mitigate, Monitor) to manage programmatic risks within defense acquisition programs.
- Develop clear, well-structured risk statements using the if-then format, including identification of risk events, consequences, and root causes.
- Assess and prioritize risks using the 5×5 Risk Matrix based on likelihood and impacts to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Select and implement appropriate risk handling strategies (Accept, Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate) aligned with risk appetite and available resources.
- Create, maintain, and use a Risk Register to track risks and mitigation actions throughout the program lifecycle.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans, including milestones, resources, success criteria, and fallback actions.
- Identify and manage opportunities (positive risks), track mitigation progress using risk burn-down charts, and collaborate effectively to document and communicate program risks.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $0