Course Overview
This foundational training course provides a comprehensive introduction to TPRM, focusing on how to design, build, and sustain an effective risk management program. Learners will gain essential knowledge about the key components of TPRM and building mature TPRM programs, including:
- Terminology and drivers for third-party risk
- Core structures of a third-party risk management program
- Effective third-party risk rating functions
- Implementing reporting and tracking of TPRM metrics
Who is it for?
Ideal for professionals new to TPRM or looking to formalize their knowledge:
- Professionals new to the TPRM industry
- New University-level graduates seeking to expand their knowledge of TPRM
- TPRM Sales or Customer Success teams
- Any stakeholder looking to enhance their TPRM knowledge
TPRM Fundamentals: Conducting Risk-Based Assessments
Course Overview
This foundational training course provides a practical foundation for conducting effective risk-based third-party assessments. Learners will gain essential knowledge about how to scope, plan, and perform due diligence activities, including:
- Identifying risk types and TPRM program requirements
- Defining assessment plans based on the third party’s risk tier
- Assessing third-party responses to control questions
- Summarizing assessment results in program reporting
Who is it for?
Ideal for risk professionals responsible for supporting or managing third-party risk assessments:
- New or early-career risk assessors
- TPRM generalists seeking to expand their knowledge
- TPRM Sales or Customer Success teams
- Any stakeholder looking to enhance their TPRM knowledge
TPRM Fundamentals: Conducting Risk-Based Assessments
Both TPRM trainings are self-paced, consisting of 4 sections. Each section ends with a short knowledge check that must be completed before moving to the next section. A final quiz tests knowledge learned throughout the course. The approximate duration of this training is 4 hours. You will receive a Certificate of Completion within 24 hours of completing the course. Eligible for four (4) Shared Assessments Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
“TPRM Fundamentals gives newer practitioners knowledge of the foundational elements needed to build a successful and operationally efficient service provider program.”
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TPRM Fundamentals Frequently Asked Questions
The TPRM Fundamentals training includes four training course modules and a total of eight distinct lessons. A case study is presented in each module to summarize key information and applying the acquired knowledge to on-the-job third party risk situations using review questions or knowledge checks. Please view the Additional Course Details for more information.
This course is a good fit for individuals who are new to third party risk management, performing risk assessments, or are newly assigned to third party risk responsibilities. The class is also appropriate for individuals who may work within a TPRM program on tasks/activities but may not be accountable for the overall structure of the program.
Organizations that manage and maintain TPRM programs may want to consider utilizing this class as an onboarding training program for employees new to any TPRM program function or new to performing risk assessments. This training course can also be used to educate stakeholders who want to enhance their knowledge of TPRM and the factors involved in managing third-party risk.
The TPRM Fundamentals registration cost includes the self-study online class, review questions, case study, and quiz.
The training is accessed via an online education management system. To register for and take the class you must either log into your existing Education portal account or set up an account in the system. To set up an account you must provide first name, last name, job title, organization name, and email address. Once the training is purchased online, it can be accessed immediately through the same account.
Yes! Please contact sales@sharedassessments.org to discuss your training needs.
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No. TPRM Fundamentals is a certificate program and reflects completion of a training or education program that accomplishes specific intended learning outcomes. Individuals who complete the training receive a certificate of course completion but do not receive a professional credential.
No. TPRM Fundamentals training has no maintenance, renewal, or ongoing CPE requirements.
No. This training is designed for those individuals who have little or no third party risk experience. There is no required experience level, prerequisite knowledge, or pre-work needed prior to taking the training.
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The TPRM Fundamentals quiz contains 25 multiple choice questions that cover 75% of the learning objectives of the curriculum. Questions include testing of knowledge acquired in the class using Third Party risk situations. A score of 70% or higher must be achieved to pass the quiz and complete the training
No. Completing the course does not qualify you as a member of Shared Assessments. Your current employer must be an active member of Shared Assessments for you to participate in Member-only events and activities such as committee meetings and monthly Member Forum Calls. Shared Assessments does offer CPE-earning activities for non-members such as our annual Summit, webinars, workshops, and training. To learn more about membership for your organization and non-member CPE-earning events, visit our website.
All CPEs earned by attending Shared Assessments events or participating in Shared Assessments member-related meetings can be found and downloaded from your account in the Shared Assessments Education and Events portal.
One CPE hour is earned for each fifty (50) minutes of active participation (excluding lunches and breaks) for qualifying educational activities and meetings. CPE calculations for online self-study training allocate CPEs using either word count or pilot test duration metrics based on the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs.
A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to the address associated with your account and available for download from your account within 24 hours of completing the course. If you do not receive the certificate within 24 hours after completing the training, please check your spam or junk folder. If you did not receive it, contact us at education@sharedassessments.org or call us during normal business hours at 505-466-6434.
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