About the Self-Assessment

The Qualified Risk Director® Self-Assessment is an essential step toward approval to use the globally recognized Qualified Risk Director® designation. This evaluation measures your expertise across four key areas: Business Acumen, Risk Management and Governance, Personal Attributes, and Education. Designed to provide insights into your readiness for boardroom and C-suite roles, the assessment helps identify strengths and areas for growth, setting you on a path to becoming a strategic leader in risk governance.

The Approval Process

As a Qualified Risk Director®, you demonstrate your exceptional ability to integrate corporate strategy with the positive governance of risk-taking®.

To receive permission to use this global designation, you must first earn the Certificate in Risk Governance® by completing the requirements of the Board Members Course on Risk®. Then, document your work experience through the Qualified Risk Director® Self-Assessment and:

- Earn at least 25/30 points in Business Acumen
- Earn at least 25/30 points in Risk Acumen
- Earn at least 15/20 points in Leadership
- Earn at least 15/20 points in Education

You must also complete a high-quality credentialing course in Board Governance or have sufficient fiduciary board experience and submit letters of recommendation from board and C-suite colleagues. To begin your journey, click the button below.