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Governance & Professional Standards Framework

Institutional Architecture Supporting Professional Integrity

The Organisation of Certified Risk Managers (OCRM) operates within a structured governance and professional standards architecture.

This framework underpins all qualification, assessment, and membership activities.

Governance Structure

OCRM professional standards operate under defined internal governance functions supporting separation of:
  • Qualification design and curriculum development
  • Assessment and moderation
  • Designation eligibility review
  • Membership and CPD oversight
  • Ethical and conduct review
These functions are overseen through structured governance processes to ensure consistency and integrity in professional recognition.

Academic & Standards Oversight

Qualification standards and assessment consistency are overseen through defined academic and professional standards review processes. Oversight mechanisms include:
  • Defined learning outcomes and competency mapping
  • Structured marking criteria
  • Internal moderation sampling
  • Periodic review of assessment standards
  • Curriculum alignment reviews
Assessment design and award decisions operate within documented criteria to support fairness and transparency.

Qualification Design & Framework Alignment

OCRM programmes are designed with reference to recognised enterprise risk and governance frameworks, including:
  • ISO 31000 (Risk Management Guidelines)
  • COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework
  • Contemporary governance and regulatory principles
Programmes are aligned to practical organisational application.
OCRM is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or formally connected to ISO or COSO. References are made solely for framework alignment purposes.
Curriculum content is reviewed periodically to maintain relevance to evolving governance and regulatory expectations.

Assessment & Moderation

All OCRM qualifications are assessed through structured assignments and applied projects. Assessment integrity is supported by:
  • Defined marking rubrics
  • Internal moderation processes
  • Consistency review across submissions
  • Oversight of marking standards
Moderation processes are designed to ensure equitable and defensible evaluation of candidate performance.
View CPD Policy

Designation Governance

Professional designations (PCRM, MCRM, FCRM) are awarded following eligibility review aligned to published standards.
  • Qualification verification
  • Experience alignment review (where applicable)
  • Structured eligibility assessment
  • Confirmation of ethical compliance
  • Ongoing membership and CPD monitoring
Designation award is not automatic and reflects professional standing within the OCRM framework. Eligibility criteria are published and applied consistently.
View Membership Framework

CPD Oversight

Active designation holders are required to maintain ongoing professional development aligned to enterprise risk governance practice.
  • Annual CPD declaration
  • Record maintenance requirements
  • Audit rights where necessary to verify accuracy
  • Alignment with professional conduct expectations
Designation validity is contingent upon continued compliance with CPD and membership requirements.
View CPD Policy

Code of Ethics

All members and designation holders are bound by the OCRM Code of Ethics. The Code establishes principles of:
  • Integrity
  • Professional competence
  • Objectivity
  • Accountability
Ethical compliance forms a core component of professional standing. Concerns relating to professional conduct are reviewed in accordance with documented procedures.
View Code of Ethics

Complaints & Appeals

OCRM maintains structured procedures for:
  • Complaints relating to professional conduct
  • Appeals regarding assessment outcomes
  • Review of designation eligibility determinations
Appeals are reviewed independently from the original assessment decision to support procedural fairness. Documented processes are applied consistently and proportionately.
View Procedure

Credential Verification

OCRM maintains a public credential verification registry to support transparency and employer confidence. The registry confirms active professional standing in accordance with membership records and is updated periodically to reflect current status.
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Institutional Commitment

OCRM is committed to advancing structured professional standards in enterprise risk management, maintaining transparent and defensible recognition processes, protecting the integrity of its designation framework, and supporting employer and stakeholder confidence.
The governance & professional standards framework provides the structural foundation for OCRM's qualification and membership activities.