McGill/ICAO Risk Management in Civil Aviation Programme

Certification Programme

Description

The McGill/ICAO Risk Management in Civil Aviation Programme provides participants with tools and insights to design resilient organizations capable of addressing these risks. The program focuses on an integrated approach to risk management, helping participants implement and manage practices that anticipate, prioritize, and mitigate potential threats, while fostering a culture of risk intelligence within their organizations.


Goal

The program emphasizes practical application by facilitating the exchange of risk management strategies and experiences among aviation professionals worldwide. This interaction aims to enhance participants' risk intelligence and decision-making capabilities in real-world contexts.


Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:

  • Explain key risk management concepts, processes, standards, and frameworks, including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM), and their application in various organizational contexts.
  •  Identify and classify different types of risks, including hazard, operational, and strategic risks, and assess their potential impacts using tools such as key risk indicators (KRIs), risk scoring, and risk maturity models.
  • Align risk management practices with resilience disciplines such as emergency response, crisis management, business continuity management, and disaster recovery.
  • Establish and foster a strong risk culture by engaging staff and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
  • Implement and manage internal controls, and integrate them with risk management.
  • Promote and use risk intelligence to strengthen strategy development and enable better decision-making, risk prediction, identification, response, and risk event management.
  • Develop a comprehensive risk management implementation plan, framework, and risk register tailored to your organization.

Structure

Topics Covered

  • Foundations of Risk Management
  • Risk Management Frameworks and Standards
  • Hazard, Operational, Financial, Compliance, and Strategic Risks
  • Building an Effective Risk Culture
  • Three Lines Model and Internal Controls
  •  Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery as elements of Risk Management
  • Risk Intelligence
  • Emerging Risks
  • Risk Management Implementation

Target Population

This programme will benefit aviation professionals and managers from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), operations officers, safety analysts, heads of safety and performance, airport managers and other professionals interested in developing and implementing Risk Management programs. 

This programme will also be useful to business leaders and professionals across all industries, particularly those interested in developing a systemic understanding of Risk Management and the benefits of its application in their respective organizations. 


Programme Courses

Risk Management Fundamentals (RMF EN): Online
Risk Management Fundamentals (RMF EN): Online
ITP/MGT/RMF/059EN
Mandatory
Details
Applied Risk Management in Civil Aviation
Applied Risk Management in Civil Aviation
PTP/AVM/129/ARMCA/032EN
Mandatory
Details
Integrated Risk Management in Civil Aviation Capstone
Integrated Risk Management in Civil Aviation Capstone
PTP/AVM/129/ARMCA/036EN
Prerequisite: Applied Risk Management in Civil Aviation
Mandatory
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Degree: Certification
Language: English