

The Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation is known for providing career-building expertise and credibility within the school system and community.
Prove you’re a pro—earn the designation that matters—CSRM. Educational institutions require professionals who know how to identify today’s risks and plan for tomorrow’s challenges! CSRM is a designation program that allows you to expand your skills and enables you to apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to estimate the impact of risks in your school.
CSRM provides you with an introduction to risk management concepts as well as practical knowledge and strategies. CSRM is right for you if you:
- are a Superintendent of Schools, Business
Includes trade, profession, or occupation. Official, Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More and Safety Manager, School Administrator, Head of School,
- are employed by a K-12 public or private school a charter school, a community college or university, or
- are a licensed agent, account manager, underwriter, broker, or adjuster.
With these professional interests, you can focus in on CSRM courses and build your knowledge of the unique needs and exposures in the educational sector and increase your marketability!
Earning the CSRM designation demonstrates that you understand your school’s safety and risk requirements and can identify the different types of risk the students, faculty, staff and ultimately, the community are exposed to everyday.
These are the times clients and colleagues need you the most.
Educational institutions require professionals who know how to identify today’s risks and plan for tomorrow’s challenges. The self-paced CSRM online designation program allows you to expand your skills and enables you to apply quantitative and qualitative techniques to estimate the impact of risks in your school.
CSRM provides you with an introduction to risk management concepts as well as practical knowledge and strategies. Earning the CSRM designation demonstrates that you understand your school’s safety and risk requirements and can identify the different types of risks the students, faculty, staff, and community are exposed to every day.
CSRM Courses
Level up your entire school risk management team’s administration abilities with implementation and communication tools and skills!
Participants will learn to implement and monitor the school risk management program, along with communications tools, the risk management information system (RMIS) and processes for delivering resources to the district, such as request for proposals and competitive sealed bids. The establishment of a district code of ethics and an ongoing ethics program concludes the course.
Topics:
- Introduction to Administering School Risks—The Risk Management
Process of managing uncertainty of exposures that affect an organization’s assets and financial statements using five steps: identification, analysis, control, financing and administration…. More Process
- The School Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More Management Team
- Communicating with the Risk Management Team
- Implementing the Risk Management Program
- Monitoring
Examining and evaluating the results of risk management actions and plans; an element of the Risk Administration step of the Risk Management Process…. More the Risk Management Program
- Ethics
Moral principles of a group or individual as developed over time and with life experiences…. More and the School Risk Manager
CE is approved for 6 to 7 credits in all states. Please check the CE Guide for the credits approved in your state.
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Take an in-depth look at the overall risk management process, while examining the function of the school risk manager.
This foundational risk management course benefits school risk managers, employee benefits and safety coordinators, and those in human resources and positions that oversee the risk management function in schools. Insurance agents and brokers who work with school risk managers or the placement of school business are also encouraged to attend.
Take this course for an in-depth look at the overall risk management process while examining the function of the school risk manager.
Topics:
- Risk Management
Process of managing uncertainty of exposures that affect an organization’s assets and financial statements using five steps: identification, analysis, control, financing and administration…. More Function and Process
- The School Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More Manager
- Identifying School Risks: Logical Classifications
- Identifying School Risks: Methods
- Gathering Loss
A reduction in value. Data
CE is approved for 6 to 7 credits in all states. Please check the CE Guide for the credits approved in your state.
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The alternatives for funding school risks and the key financial issues that risk managers face will be clarified and explained in this fundamental course.
The primary focus of this course is to introduce and explain the methods that can be used to finance the district’s losses. Using general criteria, the risk manager compares and evaluates the various risk financing options and ultimately determines which is best for the school district.
Topics:
- Introduction to Funding School Risks
- Foundations of Funding
- Options for Funding School Risks
- Reserving for School District Risks
- Financial Issues for the School Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More Manager
CE is approved for 6 to 7 credits in all states. Please check the CE Guide for the credits approved in your state.
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Get your school community up to speed with appropriate safety plans, hazard controls, and accident reduction strategies.
This course covers the risk control step of the risk management process. Participants will study risk control fundamentals, the purpose and elements of a safety and health plan, identification of hazard controls, and effective management of school claims as a post-accident loss control reduction technique.
Topics:
- Fundamentals of ControllingThe actions a risk manager takes to assess, regulate, and monitor work-in-progress and completed work; an element of the managerial process…. More Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More
- Safety & Health Programs for School Districts
- School District Exposures
- Managing School Claims
CE is approved for 6 to 7 credits in all states. Please check the CE Guide for the credits approved in your state.
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Have qualitative and quantitative tools explained in a way that will help you analyze, evaluate, and measure school risks.
Participants will learn to analyze and evaluate school risks, along with the mechanics of forecasting and trending losses to be used in estimating loss projections, determining insurance program retentions, and deductibles.
Topics:
- Introduction and Qualitative Analysis
The “what” analysis; identification and assessment of loss exposures that cannot be easily measured by traditional statistical or financial methods; helps management understand the potential impact on the organization’s ultimate risks and performance…. More for School Risks
- Qualitative Risk
Uncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More Assessment and Loss
A reduction in value. Run Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
The “how much” analysis; attempts to accurately measure risks by using acceptable traditional methodologies to calculate relative numerical values…. More: Tools and Forecasting
- The Risk Analysis
The assessment of the potential impact of various exposures on an organization; a step of the Risk Management Process…. More Process
CE is approved for 6 to 7 credits in all states. Please check the CE Guide for the credits approved in your state.
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Learning Options
Self-Paced Online
- Courses are accessible by computer, tablet, or cell phone—24/7 with an amazing 60-day period to complete (currently, the notebooks and other documents are not optimized to read on your phone)
- Enjoy the easy-to-use learning environment—navigate freely
- You’re in charge—the courses are self-directed! Stop and start your sessions anytime—your place will be saved
- You’ll find helpful interactive Knowledge Check exercises with great feedback
- There are self-quizzes to check comprehension—passing is required to advance to the next lesson and to take the exam
In-Person Classroom
- One-day courses packed with powerful skill and career-advancing instruction, followed by an optional 1-hour exam—passing the exam is required to earn the designation
- Get concrete, current examples and case studies presented by top-notch faculty to help you apply what you learn
- Train your entire team and save money by bringing National Alliance programs to your organization or school location—contact Business Development at 800-633-2165 or email alliance@scic.com.
Online Learning is easy-to-use and engaging
Watch the below video for a quick walk through of a self-paced online course
Designation

Prove you’re a pro—earn the designation that matters—CSRM.
Earning the Designation
Take the five CSRM courses and pass the corresponding exams within three calendar years after you pass your first CSRM exam.
How to Keep Your Designation
After earning the CSRM designation, you must meet an annual update requirement. Choose from the list provided, classroom or online. Please note that CSRM online self-paced courses require completion of all quizzes and final exams for designation update.
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Benefits
What's in it for
Your Students & Faculty?
- A safe and healthy environment that is conducive to learning
- Confidence in school’s crisis management and response plan
- Non-interruption of educational services and experience

What's in it for Your Agency or Company?

- Increased workplace safety and compliance
- Better loss prevention strategies that translate into budget savings
- Ability to identify and control future challenges
- A trusted leader who can implement an effective risk management plan
- An employee with a respected designation to protect budgets, assets, and people
What's in it for You?
- A professional designation with industry recognition
- Practical and transferable knowledge and risk management strategies
- Ability to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of existing risk management program
- Emphasis on real-world information that provides best-in-class knowledge
- Career-building expertise and credibility in the school system and community

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