The DESIRIMAN project aims to develop training programmes for risk management in the EU. Using a Risk Management Standard that has already been developed by the project partners, the project will pilot its programme of risk management training programmes in five countries. The training programme will initially consist of a distance-learning course to familiarise students with the Risk Management Standard, which will provide them with exercises to practise their risk management skills. This will be followed by a one-day course, which will allow students to work through examples of risk management with trainers. Students will be able to customise risk management according to the needs of their own companies. Having completed the course, students will receive a certificate of participation. The project is aimed at middle managers in a variety of settings including large organisations, SMEs, charities, universities and the public sector. Industries targeted for participation include food, construction, retail, property and transport. Dissemination will include an intensive press and public relations campaign, including promotion of the training programmes at international/national conferences and via the internet.