Public Sector Risk Management (GPS-024) Training Course

Public Sector Risk Management

Public organisations face risks to service delivery, finances, reputation, compliance and public safety. Effective risk management supports better decisions and protects…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,850Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Public organisations face risks to service delivery, finances, reputation, compliance and public safety. Effective risk management supports better decisions and protects public value.

This LLMI course covers public sector risk management frameworks, risk appetite, risk identification and assessment, risk registers, controls and treatment, fraud and integrity risks, business continuity links, reporting and risk culture. Participants build a risk register for a public entity.

The course suits public sector managers and risk officers.

Course Objectives

Apply risk management frameworks in the public sector

Define risk appetite for public entities

Identify and assess public sector risks

Design risk treatments and controls

Manage fraud and integrity risks

Report risk and strengthen risk culture

Target Audience

Public sector risk officers

Department managers

Internal auditors

Finance officers

Project managers in government

Governance professionals

Course Methodology

Framework presentations

Risk workshops

Case studies

Reporting exercises

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Risk in Government

Public sector risk landscape
Frameworks
Roles
Accountability
Maturity
Exercise: Risk maturity review

2Day 2: Risk Appetite and Identification

Risk appetite
Identification methods
Strategic and operational risks
Interdependencies
Workshop: Risk identification

3Day 3: Assessment and Treatment

Assessment
Risk registers
Treatment options
Controls
Ownership
Exercise: Risk register

4Day 4: Specific Risks

Fraud and corruption
Programme delivery risk
Cyber risk
Continuity
Case study: Public sector failure
Exercise: Integrity risk

5Day 5: Reporting and Culture

Risk reporting
Dashboards
Risk culture
Training
Capstone: Risk management plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Public Sector Risk Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Public Sector Risk Management course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Geneva, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.

Can I take Public Sector Risk Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Public Sector Risk Management

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Course outline

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