What you will be able to do
- Clear limits on what you will accept and what you refuse
- Real decisions checked against what you say about risk
- Worked examples that show people where the line is
- Signs that the statement is really being used
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Risk appetite that guides decisions | Learn what makes a statement usable, and who owns it. |
| Stated and actual risk appetite | Compare the appetite you state with the choices you make. |
| Writing statements people can use | Turn vague words into clear limits for each type of risk. |
| Risk appetite in practice | Look for proof that the statement guides real decisions. |
Who it is for
Risk and compliance teams, finance and strategy leads, senior leaders and board members, and managers who weigh risk in decisions. Some risk management experience helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.



A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design certification?
Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design (IC-RKTD) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Turn a vague risk appetite statement into clear limits, examples and decision rules that people actually use.
How long is the Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification, ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification and ICA Professional Certification in Risk Management. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design certification badge.
Can my team take Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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