Course Description
This course will help learners in public and private sector organizations learn the fundamentals of risk assessment and risk management. Students will explore various types of potential risk including financial, technological, operational, and reputational. The course will also look at risk remedies, risk mitigation, and risk auditing.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Risk Assessment and Management
- Risk Identification and Assessment
- Risk Prioritization and Mitigation
- Technology and Risk
- Finance and Risk
- Operations and Risk
- The Three Lines of Defence
- Insider Risk and Reputational Risk
- Black Swan Risks / Business Continuity Planning
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Risk Remedies
- Risk Auditing
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the different types of risk;
- Identify how approaches to risk are influenced by risk culture;
- Explain the role of risk management;
- Identify several different ways to identify risk;
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method of risk identification;
- Explain how risk is assessed;
- Explain the various considerations when prioritizing risks;
- Describe the different approaches that can be taken to mitigate risk;
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each approach;
- Explain the concept of Enterprise Risk Management;
- Identify the advantages of Enterprise Risk Management; and
- Explain the role of a compliance program.
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Learn more about this Business microcredential on our website.
Notes
The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.Recommended For
This course is recommended for professionals that may be involved with risk assessment and risk management planning in their organizations. This can fall under both public service and private sectors. Fields this applies to include, but are not limited to, those in project management, business development, law enforcement, education, human resources, and operational management.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Finance and Risk Management : Required
- Certificate in Finance and Risk Management for Local Government : Required
- Certificate in Gaming Leadership : Electives
- Non-Credit Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies : Required - Leadership Excellence
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Leadership Excellence : Required
Patrick has over 30 years' experience as a leader in HR, organizational leadership and adult education. He has led HR departments with organizations ranging from 1200 to over 3000 staff in the public, health, and service sectors, and developed strategic and aligned HR services, systems and practices. He has also advised organizations ranging from 35 to 3500 on governance, strategic HR, organizational development, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion.