What you will be able to do
- A clear view of where risk news gets stuck on its way up
- Clear triggers that say when a risk must be escalated
- A named owner and destination for every escalation
- A response time standard tied to each type of risk
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why escalation breaks down | Spot softened news, lost detail, unclear owners and delays. |
| Reporting and escalation paths | Map each step a risk takes and find where it stalls. |
| Escalation structures that work | Agree triggers, owners and responses before pressure hits. |
| Escalating in time | Check that leaders act in time, against a clear standard. |
Who it is for
Risk, audit and compliance staff, operations and project leads, governance teams, and managers who report risks upward. 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 Escalation and Reporting 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 Governance & Accountability 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 Escalation and Reporting 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.
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Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Risk Escalation and Reporting Design certification?
Risk Escalation and Reporting Design (IC-RKER) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Design escalation paths and reports that get risk news to people who can act, in time to make a difference.
How long is the Risk Escalation and Reporting Design course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Risk Escalation and Reporting Design count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification, ICA Professional Certification in Risk Management and ICA Communication Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Risk Escalation and Reporting 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 Escalation and Reporting Design certification badge.
Can my team take Risk Escalation and Reporting 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 Escalation and Reporting 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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