How to Run a Project Risk Workshop

Master the skills to lead powerful, actionable risk workshops

Learn how to run risk workshops that actually work — not just meetings that get forgotten.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand what pre-actions must be taken before the Risk Workshop.
  • Understand what actions must be taken during the Risk Workshop.
  • Understand what actions must be taken after the Risk Workshop.
  • Complete a Practice Exam on the Risk Workshop Process.

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 2 lectures • 9min.
  • Module 1 – Foundations of Risk Workshops –> 4 lectures • 28min.
  • Module 2 – Preparing for the Workshop –> 3 lectures • 17min.
  • Module 3 – Structuring the Risk Workshop –> 3 lectures • 17min.
  • Module 4 – The Risk Identification Phase –> 3 lectures • 15min.
  • Module 5 – Rationalizing & Describing Risks –> 3 lectures • 13min.
  • Module 6 – Recording & Assigning Risks –> 3 lectures • 14min.
  • Module 7 – Post Workshop Actions –> 3 lectures • 11min.
  • Module 8 – Advanced Tips & Common Pitfalls –> 2 lectures • 10min.
  • Course Wrap Up –> 2 lectures • 4min.
  • Final Exam –> 0 lectures • 0min.

How to Run a Project Risk Workshop

Requirements

Learn how to run risk workshops that actually work — not just meetings that get forgotten.

In this hands-on course, you’ll discover exactly how to plan, facilitate, and follow up on risk workshops that drive real results. Whether you’re a project manager, risk professional, or team leader, you’ll walk away with practical tools, templates, and confidence to lead your own workshop — from kickoff to closeout.

We’ll cover everything you need to know:

  • How to prep your team and structure your session
  • What techniques actually help identify real risks
  • How to guide discussions, prioritize risks, and assign owners
  • How to keep your risk register relevant and your team engaged
  • Common pitfalls to avoid (and how to handle difficult participants)
  • Plus: Email templates, risk prompts, and sample workshop agendas

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to lead risk workshops that produce clear, actionable results — and support your projects from start to finish.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Facilitate risk workshops that get real engagement
  • Use brainstorming, RBS, and prompts to identify risks
  • Prioritize risks based on impact and probability
  • Assign and communicate risk ownership with clarity
  • Maintain and update your risk register throughout the project
  • Build a culture of proactive risk awareness on your team

 

Who This Course is For

  • Project Managers and Risk Managers
  • PMP or PMI-RMP Candidates
  • Agile and Traditional Team Leaders
  • Anyone who runs or supports project risk meetings
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