Risk Management Introduction Course

Risk represents an inevitable and potentially beneficial element in the running of any business or organization. It is the way risks are approached and handled that will determine whether the outcome is positive or negative. Every time a business begins a new project, tries something new, launches a new product or makes any kind of changes to the way it operates, it is taking a variety of risks. In fact, many business leaders insist that the word ‘risk’ should more often than not be replaced with ‘opportunity’ as the two are so intrinsically interlinked. (online classes available)

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Course Content

This risk management short course consists of the following three units:

Unit 1 – Basics of Risk Management 
The course unit begins by providing candidates with a broad overview of risk management from a contemporary business perspective. Candidates explore the primary objectives and value of business risk management, along with several effective risk management tools, various risk classifications and how attitudes/approaches to risk management have changed over time.

Unit 2 – Types of Risk

Course Unit 2 continues with a introduction of the various different types of risk – all of which the working risk manager must be familiar with. The types of risk covered in-depth include political risk, economic risk, technological risk, operational risk, market risk, financial risk and liquidity risk.

Unit 3 – Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management

In Unit 3 focuses on enterprise risk management with an investigation into the purpose and benefits of professional ERM. Candidates get better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the risk manager, along with why taking controlled risks is of the utmost importance for a business looking to expand and evolve.

• Risk Managers / Financial Auditors / Professionals Engage in Financials/ Non-Financial Deals
• Banking and Finance Professional
• Students aspiring to build career in Risk Management

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