Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course starts with a comprehensive overview of risk response strategies, guiding you through various approaches to managing identified risks. You’ll learn how to choose the most appropriate strategies based on risk severity and organizational context. The module also covers the importance of defining risk ownership, managing third-party risk exposure, and understanding when to accept or mitigate risks, providing a solid foundation for proactive risk management. Next, you will delve into the design and implementation of risk controls. This module offers a complete view of the risk control lifecycle, from initial design and selection to implementation and rigorous testing. You’ll gain practical insights into best practices for developing effective controls and learn how continuous testing ensures that these controls remain robust and effective over time. This knowledge is critical for maintaining a strong risk management posture in the face of evolving threats. The course concludes by focusing on risk response planning, data management, and reporting. You will learn how to develop comprehensive risk response plans and implement data management strategies that support ongoing risk analysis. Additionally, you’ll explore how to use key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and key control indicators (KCIs) to create detailed risk reports that provide valuable insights to stakeholders. This final module ensures that you are equipped to communicate risk performance clearly and effectively, enabling better decision-making at all organizational levels. This course is ideal for risk managers, IT professionals, and business analysts who are involved in risk management and reporting. A basic understanding of risk management principles is recommended but not required.