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      IBM

      IBM Program Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Kanban Principles, Change Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Organizational Strategy, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Governance, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Team Building, Project Management, Generative AI Agents

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      702 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Finance, Probability Distribution, Market Dynamics, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Genentech

      Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Modeling, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Health Care, Statistical Modeling, Clinical Research, Medical Terminology, Systems Of Measurement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Process, Probability Distribution, Business Risk Management, Predictive Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiology, Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medication Administration, Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Life Support, Medical History Documentation, First Aid, Child Health, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Technical Consulting, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Behavioral Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, Economics, Psychology, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Hardening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular risk assessment courses

    • IBM Program Manager: IBM
    • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
    • IBM Project Manager: IBM
    • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
    • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
    • Sustainability Consulting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

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    Google (25)
    Google Cloud Platform (17)
    Internet (17)
    Cryptography (16)
    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
    Software Testing (12)
    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Risk Assessment

    Risk assessment is identifying and analyzing roadblocks that hamper the ability to do business and hazards that have the potential to create a loss or have any kind of negative effect on an organization. This type of evaluation is performed by businesses and government agencies as well as individuals. Risk management is incorporated into regulatory compliance issues, the development of business strategies, and human resource management. It's also an important aspect of topics like brand management and managing your health.‎

    Learning about risk management offers opportunities to advance in both your personal and professional life. As you enhance the skills of identifying things that can have a negative effect on your personal life or things that could go wrong at work, it becomes easier to navigate around those potential pitfalls. Learning about risk management also provides you with new tools for analyzing the pitfalls and comparing your options to find the one most likely to deliver a positive result.‎

    Operations risk analyst, market risk analyst, and credit risk analyst are three of the job titles that are popular with risk management specialists. These jobs require solid math skills and critical thinking skills. Risk management is also an important component of quality control jobs, where in addition to identifying quality issues, a QC professional may be called on to suggest the best possible solutions to problems. It's also a key role in cybersecurity jobs, manufacturing roles, purchasing, and science-based jobs.‎

    Risk management is a topic that's well-suited to you if you're someone who wants to avoid potential risks in life and at work, and if you want to also strengthen analysis skills and improve your decision-making ability. While many advanced risk management courses are geared toward specific industries you may want to explore, such as cybersecurity or quality control, beginner level courses also provide an introduction to many ways you can apply newly learned risk management techniques.‎

    Online Risk Assessment courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Risk Assessment skills. Choose from a wide range of Risk Assessment courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Risk Assessment, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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