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Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design Certification

ICA specialized certification (IC-RKTD)

Turn a vague risk appetite statement into clear limits, examples and decision rules that people actually use.

⏱ 3 live hours 🌍 In person or live online πŸ… ICA certification badge πŸ“… Updated 11 November 2026
ICA Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design specialized certification badge (IC-RKTD)
In short: Risk Appetite and Tolerance Design (IC-RKTD) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). In one session of 3 live hours, in person or live online, you turn a vague risk appetite statement into clear limits, examples and decision rules that people actually use. You earn a verified ICA certification badge that counts toward the ICA Decision Making Professional Certification (ICP-DEM), ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification (ICP-GOV) and ICA Professional Certification in Risk Management (ICP-RSK).

What you will be able to do

What we cover

TopicWhat you do
Risk appetite that guides decisionsLearn what makes a statement usable, and who owns it.
Stated and actual risk appetiteCompare the appetite you state with the choices you make.
Writing statements people can useTurn vague words into clear limits for each type of risk.
Risk appetite in practiceLook 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

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

  1. Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
  3. ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
  4. Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
  5. 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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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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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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