Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management
This course is part of Risk Management Professional Certificate.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
4 Weeks
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive introduction to risk management provides essential knowledge of risk concepts and techniques in financial markets. Students explore different types of financial risks, their sources, and management strategies. The course covers critical topics including credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and systemic risk. Learn about regulatory structures, risk measurement models, and practical applications in financial institutions. Upon completion, earn a valuable NYIF certificate demonstrating mastery of fundamental risk management principles.
What you'll learn
Distinguish between financial risks and business risks
Analyze various types of financial risk and their sources
Evaluate risk management's value enhancement to firms
Differentiate between risk measurement and management techniques
Understand systemic risk and regulatory frameworks
Apply risk measurement models and stress testing methods
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores essential concepts in financial risk management. Students learn to distinguish between financial and business risks while understanding various risk types and their sources. The curriculum covers key topics including credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and systemic risk. The course also examines risk measurement models, regulatory frameworks, and practical risk management techniques. Special attention is given to loss distributions, Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and coherent risk measures.
Introduction
Module 1
Taxonomy of Risks
Module 2
Money and Capital Markets
Module 3
Risk Concepts
Module 4
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Risk Management Professional Certificate
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