About this course

Type
Short Course
Accredited
Yes
Mode
Online
Duration

6 – 13 weeks

Pace
Self Paced

Course Description

The Risk Management course at Accelerate Management School, accredited by QCTO and QLS, teaches key risk management skills to help you build a strong risk culture and meet industry standards.

You’ll learn to use risk management frameworks to evaluate risks and manage a risk register to assess project feasibility. The course also focuses on using reporting tools for business insights and strategic decisions.

Beyond the basics, the Risk Management course covers advanced topics like using technology in risk assessment, understanding global regulatory changes, and integrating risk management into corporate strategy.

Through an engaging online learning experience, you’ll gain the skills to handle risk management and make informed decisions in today’s complex business world.

Included in the Risk Management Course:

  • Unlimited access to core Business Risk Management content for all experience levels.
  • Dedicated full-time student support for thorough guidance.
  • Tailored for aspiring risk managers.
  • Current, 21st-century focused course content.
  • Quality License Scheme (QLS) Accredited (United Kingdom)
  • QCTO accredited for quality assurance.
  • BEE compliant, promoting inclusivity.
  • Skills levy reclaimable on enrolment.
  • Globally recognised for international relevance.
  • Mid-Level Managers: Enhance your decision-making and planning with advanced risk management techniques.
  • Emerging Leaders: Get ready for management roles with solid risk management strategies.
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Learn how to identify and manage risks for business growth.
  • Project Managers and Team Leaders: Gain essential risk management skills to ensure project success.
  • Finance and Operations Professionals: Boost your expertise in assessing and mitigating risks.

6 – 13 weeks

The time to complete the course depends on how quickly you learn.

The Accelerate School of Management offers a flexible Risk Management course that adapts to your needs. You can start anytime, study at your own pace, and enjoy full support from our student services.

Upon enrolment, you will receive:

  • Personalised login details for the online risk management course.
  • Ongoing support during your studies.
  • Course completion certificate in both digital and hard copy formats
  • Matric certificate required
  • Reliable internet or Wi-Fi access essential
  • Mobile or desktop device required
  • Mature Age exemption available for those 23+
  • English reading and writing proficiency needed
  • Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, ensuring high educational standards. – QCTO
  • QLS – Quality License Scheme (United Kingdom)
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Modules

  • Introduction to risk management
  • Luca Pacioli
  • Girolamo Cardano
  • Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat
  • John Graunt
  • Daniel Bernoulli
  • The notion of risk
  • Risk in the 21st century

  • Exploring the organisations development
  • Preliminary and defined risk management
  • Incorporated risk management
  • ISO 31000 Framework
  • King Code
  • Differences between King III and King IV

  • Risk Culture
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Organisational risk policies
  • Compliance considerations
  • Different South African Regulations
  • Three pillars of the GRC

  • What is uncertainty in risk management
  • Risk Disposition
  • Risk seeking
  • Risk Neutral
  • Risk Averse
  • Marginal Utility

  • Decision making or Choice making theories
  • Expected Utility Theory (EUT)
  • Expected Monetary Value (EMV)
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Discounted Cash Flow
  • Prospect Theory
  • Behavioral Decision Theory (BDT)
  • Game Theory

  • Overview of the probability theory
  • The Law of Large Numbers and Normal Distribution
  • A Priori Probability
  • Subjective Probability
  • Empirical Probabilities
  • Probability distributions
  • Value at risk
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Maximax, Maximin, and Minimax

  • Porters 5 forces and risk management
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • Threat of New Entrants
  • Threat of Substitutes
  • Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • Natural disasters and risk
  • Politically motivated risk
  • Social change and risk
  • Economic changes and risk
  • Technological advancements and risk
  • infrastructural risk
  • HR and Personal risk
  • Project Management risks
  • Compliance risks

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Accreditation

  • Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, ensuring high educational standards. – QCTO
  • QLS – Quality License Scheme (United Kingdom)

STUDY ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME

With Accelerate, accessing your online course content has never been easier. Use a laptop, smartphone, or tablet to learn whenever you want.

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Career Opportunities

  • Risk Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Operational Risk Manager
  • Compliance Risk Manager
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Insurance Risk Manager
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    You don’t need any prior knowledge. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge of risk management. It starts with the basics and moves to advanced topics.

    The course duration depends on your pace. Typically, it can be completed in a few weeks if you study consistently, but you can adjust your schedule as needed.

    Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can review the content anytime.

    Yes, the course includes interactive exercises, case studies, and quizzes to help you apply what you learn.

    Yes, you will receive a digital certificate for each module and a final course completion certificate in both digital and physical formats.

    You will have continuous support, including a dedicated team for academic questions and technical help to ensure a smooth learning experience.

    After completing the course, you can pursue careers in finance, insurance, healthcare, and corporate management. Possible roles include Risk Analyst, Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, and Financial Risk Consultant. The skills you gain are valued across many industries.

    The course content is delivered online through video lectures, reading materials, interactive exercises, and case studies. This format allows you to learn at your own pace and access the material anytime, anywhere.

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