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15 Best Risk Management Courses for Beginners

We compared 15 Risk Management courses currently listed on Coursera and edX, priced from $49.00 to $250.20. 10 come from a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, University of California, Irvine and The Georgia Institute of Technology. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$49.00 – $250.20
Providers
Coursera, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, matched to "risk management" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $250.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    What is risk? Why do firms manage risk? In this course, you will be introduced to the different types of business and financial risks, their sources, and best practice methods for measuring risk. This course will help yo...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera Certificate Grade B Lowest price here University-backed

    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    In this case-based Specialization, you will be introduced to the field of cybersecurity through the world of security governance and risk management. Throughout this program, you will practice applying foundational conce...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

    Offered by Total Seminars

    This course launches the CompTIA Security+ Specialization with the foundational security concepts that underpin every other domain on the exam. Covering approximately 4 hours of expert instruction across exam preparation...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Project Management Fundamentals: Risk Management

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Learn the fundamentals of risk management for projects. Understand how to identify, assess, and respond to risks using proven frameworks, tools, and techniques to improve project outcomes and minimize uncertainties.

    $149.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Offered by IBM

    Vigilance against cyberthreats and attacks becomes increasingly important year over year as we continue to accelerate the amount of sensitive information in digital, web-accessible formats. Do you want to arm yourself wi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Healthcare Project Management: Fundamentals to Practice

    Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato

    This 3-course Specialization prepares you to lead healthcare projects from initiation through evaluation and sustainment. You will learn how to identify project opportunities, define goals and success measures, analyze s...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera Master's Degree Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering introduces you to the holistic and interdisciplinary systems engineering approach to designing, realizing, and managing complex systems. In this three-course specialization, you will l...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Probability for Actuaries: Introduction to Discrete Distributions

    Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison

    This actuarial science course covers introductory probability theory that can be applied to risk management. Topics covered include an introductory examination of descriptive statistics of data sets, the interpretation o...

    $219.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    The world runs computers. From small to large businesses, from the CEO down to level 1 support staff, everyone uses computers. This course is designed to give you a practical perspective on computer security. This course...

    $79.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    ISAA: AI, Cybersecurity, and Identity Fundamentals

    Offered by Saviynt

    This course offers a comprehensive, foundational understanding of modern cybersecurity practices, focusing on advanced AI-driven defense mechanisms and the essential principles of identity and access management. You will...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to the many activities required to complete a project successfully. This requires both practitioners and students to understand the m...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Offered by Adelaide University

    This course covers the foundational concepts of project management, ideal for those looking to enhance their organizational skills and improve project efficiency. You'll learn about project life cycles, methodologies, an...

    $250.20
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Project Management Fundamentals: Triple Constraints (Scope, Schedule, and Cost)

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Gain foundational skills in managing scope, schedule, and cost—the triple constraints of project management. Learn tools, techniques, and strategies to optimize project success and ensure alignment with business objectiv...

    $149.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Securities Lending Market Fundamentals

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Master the fundamentals of securities lending, stock loan mechanics, collateral management, and lending risk analysis. Learn how modern securities lending markets operate through practical workflows, lending calculations...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Forex Platform Training for Beginners

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Master MetaTrader 4 for forex trading with practical platform training, chart analysis, indicators, and risk management. Learn MT4 order execution, stop loss, take profit, expert advisors, backtesting, and automated trad...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Risk Management Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Risk Management Coursera New York Institute of Finance $79.00 View →
2 Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
3 Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals Coursera Total Seminars $49.00 View →
4 Project Management Fundamentals: Risk Management edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $149.00 View →
5 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
6 Healthcare Project Management: Fundamentals to Practice Coursera Minnesota State University, Mankato $49.00 View →
7 Introduction to Systems Engineering Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
8 Probability for Actuaries: Introduction to Discrete Distributions edX The University of Wisconsin-Madison $219.00 View →
9 Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business Coursera University of Colorado System $79.00 View →
10 ISAA: AI, Cybersecurity, and Identity Fundamentals Coursera Saviynt $49.00 View →
11 Construction Management Fundamentals Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $49.00 View →
12 Fundamentals of Project Management edX Adelaide University $250.20 View →
13 Project Management Fundamentals: Triple Constraints (Scope, Schedule,... edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $149.00 View →
14 Securities Lending Market Fundamentals Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
15 Forex Platform Training for Beginners Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 15 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $250.20, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $201.20. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 10 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, University of California, Irvine and The Georgia Institute of Technology — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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