Risk Tide DEEP DIVE

Risk Tide Deep Dive is a fully online, CPE-accredited course designed for risk professionals who want practical, real-world learning from anywhere. Created by expert instructors, this interactive program covers critical topics including  emerging technology risks, monitoring strategies, and effective reporting. Participants gain actionable frameworks and insights they can apply immediately within their organizations, all while earning 7 CPE credits and advancing their expertise in TPRM.
  •                                                          5+ Hours
  •                                                      Self-Paced

  •                                                    7 CPE Credits

  •                                                       $499 $249

Training Overview

This comprehensive TPRM training prepares you to build and sustain an effective third-party risk management program. The program covers core competencies that reflect the work performed by TPRM professionals:

The TPRM Lifecycle

Covers Planning and inherent risk assessment, Due Diligence using the S.I.M.P.L.E. approach, risk-based Contracting, ongoing Monitoring, and exit strategies.

Governance & Accountability

Covers the Three Lines model, roles and responsibilities, issue escalation, crisis planning, and risk-based reporting frameworks.

Technology Enablement

Covers the PILAR framework, Process automation, Information management, Linkages across functions, Automation of tasks, and actionable Reporting.

Future-Proofing & Application

Covers managing AI-enabled vendors, navigating regulatory changes, designing user-friendly processes, and building adaptive programs.

Who Is This For?

Third-Party Risk Professionals

Business Leaders & Decision-Makers

Compliance and Audit Teams

Interactive Scenario 

Test Your Knowledge With Real Examples

Risk Tide Deep Dive is a practical third-party risk management training program designed for risk professionals, compliance teams, and business leaders responsible for vendor oversight. The course walks through the full TPRM lifecycle, including planning, due diligence, contracting, ongoing monitoring, governance, reporting, and emerging risks such as AI third-party providers. Learners also work through a real-world third-party scenario, helping them understand how risk decisions are made in real organizations.

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What's Included?

  • 7 Complete modules
  • Real world scenarios 
  • In-depth technology enablement module (Including assessing AI third parties)
  • Certificate and Badge upon completion
  • 30 day instructor 1:1 check-in
  • 7 CPE credits

Meet The Course Creator

Garit Gemeinhardt brings over 15 years of real-world risk management experience to the classroom, including time spent at one of the Big Four firms, before founding Risk Tide. He’s worked across complex organizations and knows firsthand what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t) when it comes to third-party risk.

Garit’s approach to training is simple: keep it practical, relevant,and never boring. He believes the best learning happens when theory meets reality, which is why his sessions focus on real scenarios, usable frameworks, and insights you can apply the very next day.Expect clear guidance, candid examples, and maybe even a few laughs along the way.
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15+ Years
Big Four
Girl Dad
Garit Gemeinhardt has over 15 years of experience in TPRM
Garit’s experience at one of the Big Four firms gives him firsthand insight into real industry needs and evolving trends.
Garit happily navigates life as a devoted girl dad to two daughters.

Your Learning Journey

 Module One

Module 1: The Big Picture - Why Third-Party Risk Management Matters

1.0 Welcome!
1.1 The Importance of Third-Party Risk Management
1.2 Beyond “Checking a Box”: It's Your Business and Your Reputation
1.3 Defining a “Third Party”: What Is It and What Is It Not?
1.4 What's Ahead On This Journey?Thursday:


 Module Two

Module 2: The TPRM Lifecycle - From Need to Termination

2.0: Introduction – Planning, Performance, and the Lifecycle 
2.1 Planning for Success
2.2 Due Diligence That Matters 
2.3 Contracting: What Should We Add and Why?2.4 Ongoing Monitoring for Both Risk & Performance
2.5 The Graceful Exit: It's Not You, Well Maybe it's You?


 Module Three

Module 3: Governance Unleashed: Understanding the Structure and Framework

3.0 Introduction to Governance
3.1 What Exactly is Governance and Who Does What and Why?
3.2 How It Actually Gets Done: Policies, Procedures, and Some Practical Tips
3.3 Issues & Escalation: "Hey Boss, We Have a Problem"
3.4 Crisis & Resiliency: Having a Plan
3.5 Reporting - What is the Governance Goal Here?

 Module Four 

Module 4: Technology: Enable Success Through What We Already Know (PILAR)

4.0: Introducing PILAR
4.1: Process Enablement – How Does Technology Enable the Process?
4.2: Information – We Have Data! But Is It the Right Data, and Can We Use It?
4.3: Linkages or Integrations – Connecting Third-Party Risk Management 
4.4: Automation and Leveraging the Latest Technologies 
4.5: Reporting – Dashboards, Board, Business Line, Functions, and anyone else?

 Module Five 

Module 5: Future Proofing the Program & Latest Trends

5.0 Introduction
5.1 We Need to Be Thinking Differently About Third Parties That Use AI
5.2 The Business: Focus on the User, not the Academics
5.3 Staying Current: Evolving Regulatory Landscape 

 Module Six

Module 6: Scenario - The Third-Party Risk Lifecycle in Action

6.0 Purpose of the Scenario
6.1 The Scenario
6.2 Planning Phase - Business Case and Risk Assessment
6.3 Due Diligence Phase - Evaluating the Shortlisted Vendors
6.4 Contracting Phase - Translating Risk into Contract Protections
6.5 Monitoring Phase - Managing Performance and Risk
6.6 Termination Phase - Managing the Exit

 Module Seven

Module 7: Bring It Home - Making TPRM Real

7.0 Making TPRM Real: From Theory to Monday Morning Action