RiskWise: Insurance and Your Financial Future introduces learners to the fundamentals of risk management and insurance as essential tools for financial planning. Whether you're exploring a career in insurance or seeking to strengthen your personal financial strategy, this course offers practical insights into risk types, human capital, insurance operations, and the roles of professionals in the field.
RiskWise: Insurance and Your Financial Future
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Evaluate personal and household risks using core insurance and human capital concepts
Identify insurance solutions that support long-term financial planning
Explore career paths and professional roles in risk management and insurance
Skills you'll gain
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November 2025
Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll get oriented with the course and begin exploring the foundations of risk and insurance. You’ll learn key terms like loss, uncertainty, and the law of large numbers, and discover how insurance functions as a tool to manage risk. Through engaging examples and real-world scenarios, you’ll start building your understanding of risk types and how they affect financial decision-making.
What's included
11 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we’ll explore the concept of human capital and how it connects to financial planning and risk management. You’ll learn how to evaluate your earning potential, understand the time value of money, and compare insurance and non-insurance solutions. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to outline the risk management process and apply economic thinking to household financial decisions.
What's included
14 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin
This module introduces how insurance works—from individual and group policies to social programs. You’ll explore how insurance companies operate, who’s involved in the process, and how risk discovery techniques help identify gaps in coverage. Interviews and case studies will help you connect insurance operations to broader wealth management strategies.
What's included
13 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this final module, we’ll explore the roles of professionals in risk and insurance. You’ll hear from industry experts, analyze a case study, and learn how trust, innovation, and career pathways shape the field. After this module, you’ll be ready to complete the final assessment and earn your Coursera certificate!
What's included
11 videos3 readings1 assignment1 plugin
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