The first step in making your church or school more safe is to select someone from your congregation to complete the study program. That may be an existing staff member or even a volunteer leader. Second, once the person is selected he or she will receive the handbook for the course of study. Most people, however, begin the program with some background knowledge of the course material and are able to complete the program with about 50 to 60 hours of study. Study is done at one's own pace in a self-directed manner.
Support is also available on the Internet with the use of online discussion boards.
Third, the course examination is offered at churches and other settings conveniently located near to the participants. The test date for 2001 is Tuesday, September 18th. As noted earlier, successful completion of the examination leads to a certificate in risk management from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. The goal is to assist each person to be successful, but, if needed, a retest is possible. The full balance must be paid 90 days prior to the final examination.