An introduction to risk and risk management, this course
defines four types of risk, compares enterprise-wide versus traditional risk
management processes and highlights financial risk. The course summarizes tools
and techniques to identify, analyze and treat risks, and presents global risk
management standards and guidelines.
COURSE
MATERIALS
Course materials include a textbook and
a course guide.
EVALUATION
Evaluation for this course is based on the
following:
Assignments
Midterm exam
Final exam
The midterm exam is unproctored and is delivered
through the course web page on our e-learning website.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Length: One term (13
weeks).
Delivery: Facilitated online learning. There is no weekly
live class, but all students follow the same weekly schedule for readings,
assignments, and graded online interaction. Students should plan to log in to
the course website at least twice a week to participate in graded activities.
The course instructor provides guidance and grades student work.
Time
commitment: About 6-8 hours per week to complete
readings, learning activities and discussion.
CANADIAN RISK MANAGEMENT (CRM) DESIGNATION
This course is recognized by RIMS, the risk
management society. Successful completion of the Institute risk management
courses will allow individuals to meet the foundational course requirements of
the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, which is awarded by the Global
Risk Management Institute (GRMI).
All CRM candidates must also pass standardized exams
administered by GRMI. Proof of registration in this course will qualify
individuals to register for the corresponding GRMI exam.
Who Should Register
Courses in the
Insurance Institute’s Risk Management Certificate program are designed for
individuals who want to further their risk qualifications:
• Insurance distributors: brokers, agents, managing general
agents, wholesalers
• Underwriters in risk analysis roles
• Loss
prevention/fraud roles
• Operational risk management insurance roles
•
Risk management roles outside of the insurance
industry
COVID-19 : TEXTBOOK UPDATE
1. Should I expect shipping
delays?
The Institute is doing everything possible to keep our
people, and the members we serve, safe. That means following the guidance of
national and local public health authorities. Our teams are busy preparing
textbook shipments but given the delays with shipping services, please expect
longer than normal delivery times for your course materials.
2. How will I know when my textbook has been shipped?
You
will receive an email with tracking information once your order has been
shipped.
3. Can I change the shipping address in my order to my home
address?
For all textbook orders we will ship to the address
indicated in the order. We cannot redirect mail or modify the shipping address
after your order is submitted.