Risk Management and Communications
EX 1111 is offered this fall and winter:
Effective Risk Management, including the ability to communicate risk with the community, is necessary for success in today’s business world. Today risk management and communication are often a regulated activity. Learn what is required to implement an effective risk management system; including the tools, people and systems for identification of hazards, evaluating the associated risks, and if acceptable what needs to be done to manage those risks effectively. Human factor issues have been at the root of ~80% of incidents, therefore the course will also focus on these “human factor” issues.
Course at a glance
- Offered fully online or through blended (online + in-class) learning.
- Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define and describe key risk-related concepts and terms as they apply to the risk management process.
- Identify human elements of risk, including the interrelationship between risk management methods, processes, and models and an organization’s overall functions.
- Develop risk management tools and apply them to real-world contexts.
- Identify risk management tools and strategies that address issues of corporate culture and can be integrated into risk management planning and decision-making.
- Design a risk communications message with objectives and strategies appropriate for a safety audience.
- Evaluate and apply different communication models and processes, and their potential uses within risk communications and crisis communications.
Offered:
Take note:
- This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” Some sections of EXOS 4625 are delivered entirely online; others are taught through a mix of online and in-class instruction (blended).
- When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (online or blended).
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Required textbook: Risk and Crisis Communications: Methods and Messages, Pamela Walaski, 2011 (ISBN 0470592737).
Overall Schedule
Aug 23 — pre-class information opens
Students in this course section may have pre-class readings or assessments to complete.
Lecture/Class Schedule
Aug 28Aug 29
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Sep 11Sep 12
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Sep 26 — post-class component closes
Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.
Synchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Bob PickenID: bob-picken
Based in Edmonton, Robert Picken is a seasoned Risk Manager with over 15 years of risk management experience, including roles in the construction, recreation, higher education, and transportation industries. Bob graduated from the University of Alberta’s Master of Business Administration and Law degree programs, and has been an instructor in the University’s School of Business and Faculty of Extension for over 20 years, teaching courses in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and risk management. He is currently the Vice-President, Risk Management for a worldwide crane rental company.
Textbook
Required
WALASKI
Risk & Crisis Communication: Methods &..
ISBN 9780470592731
Class info
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 26 funding opportunities
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until August 23, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts. Refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies
Take note:
- This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” Some sections of EXOS 4625 are delivered entirely online; others are taught through a mix of online and in-class instruction (blended).
- When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (online or blended).
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Required textbook: Risk and Crisis Communications: Methods and Messages, Pamela Walaski, 2011 (ISBN 0470592737).
Jan 10, 2022Mar 20, 2022
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Bob PickenID: bob-picken
Based in Edmonton, Robert Picken is a seasoned Risk Manager with over 15 years of risk management experience, including roles in the construction, recreation, higher education, and transportation industries. Bob graduated from the University of Alberta’s Master of Business Administration and Law degree programs, and has been an instructor in the University’s School of Business and Faculty of Extension for over 20 years, teaching courses in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and risk management. He is currently the Vice-President, Risk Management for a worldwide crane rental company.
Textbook
Required
WALASKI
Risk & Crisis Communication: Methods &..
ISBN 9780470592731
Class info
-
39 course hours in total
-
Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
— view all 26 funding opportunities
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until January 10, 2022. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts. Refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” Some sections of EXOS 4625 are delivered entirely online; others are taught through a mix of online and in-class instruction (blended).
- When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (online or blended).
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Required textbook: Risk and Crisis Communications: Methods and Messages, Pamela Walaski, 2011 (ISBN 0470592737).
Currently counts towards
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└ core course
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└ core course
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.