Updated in May 2025.
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Start your journey by exploring the fundamentals of IT risk management, where key concepts and frameworks are introduced to demonstrate how risk management plays a critical role in shaping business decisions. You will gain an understanding of the connection between IT risk and overall business objectives, emphasizing the importance of aligning risk management strategies with organizational goals.
As the course progresses, you’ll explore the RACI chart's role in IT risk management, providing a practical framework for assigning responsibility. The course also examines how organizational culture and structure influence risk management effectiveness. You’ll assess various risks, like project and change risks, and gain insights into the interplay between people, technology, and risk.
You’ll learn to implement controls, test their effectiveness, and manage risk response plans, with a focus on risk communication and ensuring proper policies and procedures. By course end, you’ll be prepared to apply these skills effectively in real-world IT risk management scenarios.
Basic knowledge of IT systems and an understanding of risk concepts. No prior experience in risk management is required, but it’s helpful for CRISC candidates.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will engage in practical projects that mirror real-world IT risk management scenarios, allowing them to apply skills such as risk assessment, scenario development, and control implementation to solve authentic organizational challenges. These projects will enhance their ability to develop and execute effective risk response plans, assess the impact of IT risks, and communicate these risks to stakeholders, providing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional certification and strategic IT risk management roles.
