Risk Management and Communications
EXOS 4625 is offered this 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 learning - asynchronous or synchronous format.
- 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.”
- 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 (asynchronous or synchronous).
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- There is a required textbook for this course.
Overall Schedule
Jan 16 — pre-class information opens
Students in this course section may have pre-class readings or assessments to complete.
Lecture/Class Schedule
Jan 20Jan 21
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Feb 3Feb 4
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Feb 20 — 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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This is a synchronous course. Students will require a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset).
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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.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
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.”
- 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 (asynchronous or synchronous).
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- There is a required textbook for this course.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone 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.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.