Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®)

Oakwood Risk Training provides three flagship Level 5 certified qualifications: the Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®), the Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP®), and the Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®). These courses are accredited by SFJ Awards and endorsed by the Skills and Education Group, providing recognised professional credentials for security leads, risk managers, and business continuity executives.

• CSRM®: Focuses on end-to-end security risk assessment, threat mitigation, and physical/cyber resilience integration.
• CCMP®: Focuses on executive crisis leadership, decision-making under stress, and reputational management.
• CORM®: Focuses on business continuity frameworks, critical function mapping, and operational disruption recovery.

While legacy credentials like the CBCI focus heavily on traditional Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycles, the Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®) delivers an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach. 

CORM® bridges the gap between traditional BCP, regulatory requirements (such as FCA/PRA impact tolerances), cyber resilience, supply chain dependency mapping, and crisis leadership. It is designed to build practitioners who can manage complex disruptions across modern, interconnected operating environments rather than just drafting static continuity plans.

The Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®) is an advanced Level 5 qualification. 

Delivered by Oakwood Risk Training, successful learners achieve dual certification: the CORM® certificate issued by Oakwood Risk Training and an endorsed Certificate in Operational Resilience at QLS Level 5 issued by the Skills and Education Group Quality Licence Scheme. Graduates also gain access to the Crisis Resilience Professionals Guild. 

Yes, the CORM® syllabus places strong emphasis on regulatory expectations across financial services (FCA/PRA/DORA standards), Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), healthcare, and public sector bodies. It provides practical guidance on mapping critical business services, establishing impact tolerances, and conducting mandatory scenario testing.

While all three are Level 5 professional development certifications offered by Oakwood Risk Training, each addresses a distinct discipline within corporate resilience:

• CSRM® (Security): Teaches you how to identify, assess, and manage physical, personnel, and counter-terrorism security risks.
• CCMP® (Crisis Leadership): Prepares leaders to steer organisations through live incidents, media scrutiny, and high-impact emergencies.
• CORM® (Operational Continuity): Provides tools to map operational dependencies, define impact tolerances, and maintain continuous business operations during disruption.

Yes, Oakwood Risk Training offers flexible online distance learning for key certified programmes, including the CSRM®, CCMP®, and CORM® certifications. Learners gain 24/7 access to on-demand video lessons, interactive study resources, and tutor support, allowing working professionals to complete approximately 120 study hours at their own pace from anywhere.

Yes, Oakwood Risk Training is an approved provider under the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS). UK Armed Forces service leavers and veterans can use ELCAS credits towards flagship certified qualifications such as the Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®), Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP®), and bundled resilience pathways.

Key qualifications offered by Oakwood Risk Training—including the CSRM® and Level 3 counter-terrorism awards—are accredited by SFJ Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation specialising in protective services, security, and emergency management. Learners receive dual certification from Oakwood Risk Training and the recognised awarding body upon successful completion.