PARTNERSHIPS
Professional, Institutional and Sector Collaboration
OCRM® considers collaboration with selected organisations, training providers, academic institutions and professional bodies seeking to strengthen risk governance capability and structured professional development.
Partnership Collaboration Areas
- Training Provider Collaboration
- Academic & Institutional Dialogue
- Sector Capability Initiatives
- Professional Standards Dialogue
- Organisational Capability Pathways
- Ethical and Standards-Based Practice
Collaboration is considered on a case-by-case basis and remains subject to OCRM® governance, quality assurance and professional standards requirements.
Collaboration Opportunities
OCRM® may consider partnership discussions with organisations seeking to:
Support Structured Risk Management Education
Collaborate to support high-quality, standards-aligned risk management education and learning.
Develop Professional Development Pathways
Work together to develop and promote structured professional development opportunities.
Explore Training or Referral Arrangements
Explore training delivery, referral or access arrangements, subject to approval and standards.
Support Sector-Focused Risk Capability Initiatives
Collaborate on initiatives that strengthen risk governance capability within specific sectors.
Engage in Professional Standards or Curriculum Dialogue
Participate in dialogue on standards, curriculum content and professional practice developments.
Develop Organisational or Institutional Risk Capability Pathways
Collaborate to build capability pathways for organisations, institutions or stakeholder groups.
Promote Ethical and Standards-Based Risk Management Practice
Work together to promote ethical conduct and standards-based risk management practice.
Collaboration opportunities are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and remain subject to OCRM® governance, quality assurance and professional standards requirements.
Partnership Pathways
OCRM® partnerships may be structured according to the nature, purpose and scope of the collaboration.
Collaboration structure, responsibilities and permitted representations are agreed before any partnership activity begins.
Training Provider Collaboration
For training providers seeking to explore delivery, referral or access arrangements relating to OCRM® qualification and professional development pathways, subject to approval and agreed standards.
- Delivery or referral models
- Access or pathway discussions
- Quality and standards alignment
- Agreed scope and representation
Academic & Institutional Dialogue
For academic institutions, education providers or professional bodies seeking structured dialogue around risk management education, governance capability and professional standards.
- Curriculum and standards dialogue
- Governance capability development
- Research and knowledge exchange
- Professional standards collaboration
Sector Capability Initiatives
For organisations, associations or sector groups seeking to support risk governance development within a defined industry, profession or stakeholder community.
- Sector-focused capability initiatives
- Joint development opportunities
- Stakeholder engagement
- Promotion of best practice
Ready to explore a partnership?
Ready to explore a partnership? Submit a partnership enquiry to start a confidential discussion with OCRM®.
Collaboration Outcomes
Where formally agreed, collaboration may support:
Programme access or referral routes
Sector-specific capability initiatives
Professional standards consultation
Academic or institutional dialogue
Collaborative professional development activity, where agreed
Organisational capability development
Promotion of structured risk management practice
Any public representation of a partnership must be approved by OCRM® and remain within the agreed scope.
Governance, Scope & Boundaries
Partnership or collaboration does not imply joint governance, equity participation, regulatory delegation, academic accreditation, endorsement or shared institutional status unless expressly documented in a separate agreement.
1. Partnership or collaboration does not imply:
Only where expressly documented in a separate agreement.
2. OCRM® remains independent:
OCRM® remains an independent professional body operating under its own Governance & Professional Standards Framework.
- Independent governance
- Professional standards oversight
- Separate institutional status
3. Partnership arrangements do not override:
- OCRM® assessment standards
- Membership criteria
- Designation requirements
- CPD expectations
- Professional conduct requirements
These governance boundaries protect the integrity of OCRM® qualifications, professional designations, membership standards and public representation.
Sector Alignment, Accreditation & Designation Safeguards
OCRM® may consider collaboration across relevant sectors while maintaining clear boundaries around accreditation, recognition, membership and professional designation status.
Sector & Professional Alignment
OCRM® may consider collaboration across sectors where structured risk governance capability is relevant, including:
- Financial services
- Public sector and regulated organisations
- Education and training providers
- Professional associations
- Charitable and non-profit organisations
- Technology and cyber-intensive organisations
- Operational and infrastructure-focused industries
Sector collaboration may include contextualised professional development, capability initiatives or standards-related dialogue within the agreed scope.
Accreditation & Recognition
External accreditation, endorsement or recognition arrangements are addressed through the OCRM® Accreditation & Recognition page.
This Partnerships page is intended for collaboration enquiries and does not itself confirm accreditation, endorsement, approval or recognition by any external body.
Any accreditation, endorsement, recognition or third-party relationship is subject to formal agreement, stated scope and applicable trademark or attribution requirements.
View Accreditation & RecognitionProfessional Designation & Membership Safeguards
Partnership activity does not automatically confer OCRM® membership, professional designation or eligibility for PCRM, MCRM or FCRM.
- Individual application required
- Eligibility review applies
- Qualification completion where applicable
- Relevant experience where required
- Ethics and CPD requirements
Credential verification arrangements apply only to eligible OCRM® credential holders, members or organisations where verification is available within the stated scope.
These safeguards help protect the integrity of OCRM® membership, professional designations and public representation.
Governance & Standards Assurance
OCRM® partnerships operate within the boundaries of the OCRM® Governance & Professional Standards Framework where applicable.
This may include review of:
Our governance and assurance review helps protect the integrity of OCRM® qualifications, designations, membership standards and public representation.
Partnership Purpose and Scope
Clear definition of purpose, objectives, activities and intended outcomes.
Quality Assurance Expectations
Standards for delivery, content quality, learner experience and continuous improvement.
Permitted Wording & Public Representation
Agreed wording, use of names, logos and public communications within the approved scope.
Professional Standards Alignment
Alignment with OCRM® ethics, professional conduct and standards requirements.
Assessment / Delivery Requirements
Requirements relating to assessment integrity, delivery methods and academic rigor where applicable.
Confidentiality, Data Protection & IP
Protection of confidential information, personal data and intellectual property rights.
OCRM® reserves the right to decline, defer, suspend or withdraw partnership arrangements
where governance, quality assurance or professional standards requirements are not met, or where the proposed collaboration falls outside the approved scope.
Strong governance. Trusted partnerships. Shared impact.
Engagement, Enquiry & Transparent Representation
OCRM® partnerships begin with open dialogue, clear information and mutual understanding. The process below ensures alignment, transparency and responsible collaboration.
Engagement Process
Partnership discussions are exploratory until formally agreed in writing.
Initial Enquiry
Initial enquiry to understand the organisation, proposed collaboration and intended outcomes.
Preliminary Review
Preliminary review of alignment with OCRM® standards, governance requirements and professional development objectives.
Scope Discussion
Discussion of scope, responsibilities, permitted wording and implementation route.
Agreement / Next Steps
Formal agreement, review process or next-step proposal where appropriate.
Partnership Enquiry Information
To explore partnership or collaboration opportunities, please provide brief information regarding:
- Organisation name, type and location
- Proposed collaboration purpose
- Target audience or stakeholder group
- Relevant sector, profession or training area
- Preferred collaboration model
- Any proposed public-facing wording or use of names/logos
Response Time
OCRM® will normally respond within 2–3 working days.
Ready to explore partnership opportunities?
We welcome enquiries from organisations aligned with our mission and standards.
Transparent Representation
OCRM® is committed to accurate and transparent representation of its professional standing and external relationships.
- No organisation may represent an OCRM® partnership, endorsement, approval, accreditation or recognition arrangement unless it has been formally agreed and the wording has been approved within the stated scope.
- Any public representation must remain within the agreed scope and follow applicable trademark or attribution requirements.
- All trademarks, registered marks and intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
Integrity. Clarity. Collaboration.
These requirements support transparent collaboration and protect the integrity of OCRM® professional standards.