Risk Management Essentials course
Business & Management
A course by
UC Online
Learn essential standards and techniques for identifying, assessing and managing organisational risk, with a focus on ISO 31000 and practical application in a New Zealand context.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Define risk principles and key terms
Understand and use accepted risk management language and definitions in organisational settings.
Assess scenarios for risk management value
Evaluate when and how risk management can add value to an organisation.
Apply ISO 31000 standards
Assess the suitability and applicability of ISO 31000 and related standards to various risk contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential course provides you with foundational and practical knowledge to identify, assess, and manage risk in organisations. Covering key international standards and frameworks such as ISO 31000, you will apply risk management principles to real-world scenarios and case studies. Designed with input from industry, the course targets working professionals, board members, and those seeking to build or advance careers in risk management. Flexible, online delivery supports study around other commitments.
Course Content
- Introduction to risk management principles and standards (NZ and international)
- Key risk management terminology
- Evaluating value-add scenarios for risk management
- Applicability of ISO 31000 and other standards
- Contemporary risk management in real-life scenarios
- Risk management frameworks and critical evaluation
- Practical application to case studies
- Emerging trends and future considerations in risk management
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; OR five years professional experience in risk identification, assessment, or compliance roles.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Management
Risk Management
Corporate Governance
Future employment opportunities might be
Risk management practitioner
Risk assessor/analyst
Corporate governance roles