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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Measuring Risk course by edX is a survey of risk measurement practices and risk measures applied to individual portfolios and securities. In this four-week economics and finance course, you will also study and read risk reports published by traded financial institutions. Various risk measurement methodologies like Derivatives Risk, equity risk, and credit risk are also covered.
Upon completing the Measuring Risk online course, you will receive a certificate bearing the name of the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF). An NYIF certificate will undoubtedly add weight to your credentials and prove your worth as a work-ready risk management professional. If you wish to learn more, you can also participate in the remaining courses of the Risk Management Professional Certificate programme.
The Measuring Risk certification course offers a self-paced learning style, meaning you can navigate the course at your convenience. To get the most out of this training programme, it is recommended you spend at least one to two hours per week on the course material. Two tracks of study are available for those who are eligible to enroll. In case the candidates have made a selection of the Audit mode, the students will be able to access and learn the course materials for a limited period. Again, on the other hand, if the candidates have chosen the verified mode then the candidates can access the materials for an unlimited period.
The Highlights
- Part of Risk Management Professional Certificate programme
- An intermediate course in Economics and Finance
- Self-paced course with flexible deadlines
- Offered by NYIF
- Four-week training
- Delivered in English
- Completion certificate
- Subtitles in English
Programme Offerings
- Part of Risk Management Professional Certificate programme
- Delivered in English
- Offered by NYIF
- completion certificate
- Subtitles in English
- Comprehensive curriculum
- Four-week Training
- Self-paced learning.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
- To enroll in the programme, you will have to pay a Measuring Risk course fee. Here are the details regarding the costs.
Measuring Risk Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and FX course fee structure
Course | Fees in INR |
Measuring Risk Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and FX | Rs. 20,870/- |
Eligibility Criteria
- To get the most value out of Measuring Risk training, it’s recommended to have basic probability and statistics knowledge, as well as basic MS Excel Skills.
What you will learn
Upon completing the Measuring Risk Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and FX course syllabus, you will be able to:
- Describe the sensitivity measures (Greeks) for options
- Describe convexity and duration as second and first-order interest rate sensitivity or risk measures for fixed income instruments
- Provide and explain examples of non-linear (‘convex’) and linear securities
- Understand “beta” as a measure of equity risks
- Describe the various approaches utilised to determine expected shortfall and value at risk as measures of credit and market risk for portfolios
Admission Details
Step 1: Go to the program URL to land on the Measuring Risk Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and FX course page. Once you are on the course page, sign in to your account or register if you don’t have one.
Step 2: Read the program details.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Enrol Now’ option.
Step 4: Enter your personal and residential details. Choose the payment option of your choice and pay the course fee.
Step 5: Upon successful payment, you can start learning.
Application Details
To create a new edX account, you have to provide your email ID, country of residence, your name and create a unique username and password. You can also access the Measuring Risk programme in a much simpler way by directly logging in through Google ID, Facebook account, or Microsoft ID.
The Syllabus
Risk by Asset Class
- Lesson 1: Fixed Income Risk
- Lesson 2: Derivatives Risk
- Lesson 3: Credit Risk
- Lesson 4: Equity Risk
Portfolio Risk Measurement
- Lesson 1: Weighted Scenarios
- Lesson 2: Volatility Updating
- Lesson 3: Normal Approximation
Instructors
New York Institute of Finance, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No free audit option is available for this course. You will have to pay the stipulated course fees to participate in this programme.
No, Measuring Risk certification training is an intermediate-level course in economics and finance.
The Measuring Risk programme is taught by Anton Theunissen.
No, you can set your own schedule, as this is a self-paced programme.