The London School of Economics and Political Science
Risk and Crisis Management
Create a robust risk and crisis management plan to enhance your company's readiness for an unpredictable future.
Start date
12 February 2025
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Many organisations often fail to consider the possibility of rare events, which can leave them unprepared when a crisis arises. However, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of contingency plans for potential risks.
If you want to enhance your organisation's ability to respond to unexpected events, the Risk and Crisis Management online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) can help. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage risks and crises in your organisation.
The course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on risk and crisis management based on real-world examples from both the public and private sectors. Over the course of eight weeks, you'll learn from LSE's expert faculty and gain a deep understanding of key academic debates and central approaches to risk and crisis management. This knowledge can then be applied to your current business strategies, allowing you to be better prepared for any potential crises that may arise.
Is this course for you?
This course is crafted for professionals working across various industries in the corporate sector and the public and non-profit sectors. Those seeking to transition into risk or crisis management will gain valuable insights from this immersive introduction to the subject. Executives and leaders keen on taking a more hands-on approach to managing risk within their organisations will benefit from enhancing their comprehension of risk and crisis strategies. Additionally, analysts and consultants who currently handle risk management and aim to refine their skills will find this course relevant to their needs.
This Risk and Crisis Management online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Course overview
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Many organisations often fail to consider the possibility of rare events, which can leave them unprepared when a crisis arises. However, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of contingency plans for potential risks.
If you want to enhance your organisation's ability to respond to unexpected events, the Risk and Crisis Management online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) can help. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage risks and crises in your organisation.
The course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on risk and crisis management based on real-world examples from both the public and private sectors. Over the course of eight weeks, you'll learn from LSE's expert faculty and gain a deep understanding of key academic debates and central approaches to risk and crisis management. This knowledge can then be applied to your current business strategies, allowing you to be better prepared for any potential crises that may arise.
Is this course for you?
This course is crafted for professionals working across various industries in the corporate sector and the public and non-profit sectors. Those seeking to transition into risk or crisis management will gain valuable insights from this immersive introduction to the subject. Executives and leaders keen on taking a more hands-on approach to managing risk within their organisations will benefit from enhancing their comprehension of risk and crisis strategies. Additionally, analysts and consultants who currently handle risk management and aim to refine their skills will find this course relevant to their needs.
This Risk and Crisis Management online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
What will set you apart
An interdisciplinary perspective on risk and crisis management, with an understanding of the impact risks have on organisations.
An enhanced understanding of the role of leadership and organisational culture in risk and crisis prevention.
The ability to assess and effectively apply theories and tools to current trends in risk and crisis management.
An improved understanding of the nuances and sensitivities surrounding accountability, transparency, and blame in risk and crisis management.
Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introducing risk and crisis management
Module 2
Learning from disasters
Module 3
Risk management processes
Module 4
Risk management tools
Module 5
Crisis management
Module 6
Transboundary crisis management
Module 7
Accountability in risk and crisis management
Module 8
Trends in risk and crisis management
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Course Convenors
Professor Martin Lodge
Martin Lodge - Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Department of Government, LSE
Deputy Head of Department for Research, LSE
Dr Andrea Mennicken
Associate Professor of Accounting and Co-Director of CARR, Department of Accounting, LSE
About the certificate
Acquire beneficial strategies for managing risks and crises, and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
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