Compliance and Risk Management
Compliance and Risk Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Risk Management. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 18h 55m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 432 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Risk Management courses collection, where we compare it against 8 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 18h 55m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (432 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
This Compliance and Risk Management course from Coursera, offered by HRCI, teaches how to navigate legal and procedural requirements for organizational compliance. It covers key areas such as hiring and employee relations regulations, along with health and safety standards. The course also introduces strategies for implementing compliance within an organization and provides training on effective risk management practices.
The program focuses on helping business professionals, managers, and HR personnel understand how to apply compliance strategies to daily business operations. You learn to identify legal and procedural requirements that impact an organization. The course also helps you determine which operational activities need formal risk management and how HR plays a strategic role in organizational restructuring and compliance efforts.
Upon completing this course, you can identify various labor compliance issues and apply regulatory compliance principles. You gain skills in risk management and risk mitigation, specifically within human resources and health and safety standards. The curriculum also covers business continuity planning and safety training, preparing you to contribute to an organization's ethical and legal operations.
This Compliance and Risk Management course is a beginner-level program, requiring no prior experience. It is part of a larger professional certificate, and completing the first four courses in that certificate is recommended. The course is self-paced and takes approximately 18 hours 55 minutes to complete. While it covers general business and HR compliance, it does not delve deeply into specific financial risks. If you seek courses focused on financial aspects, consider options like the free Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certification: Level I from Udemy or State-Bank-of-India: Credit Risk Management in Banking offered by edX. For a more specific focus on operational risks, consider Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies. If your interest lies in broader health and safety, explore Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering. For a broader view of related topics, explore more Risk Management courses on 10courses.com.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- No prior experience required. Completion of the first four courses in this professional certificate is recommended.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 18h 55m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Compliance and Risk Management
Module 2 · Hiring and Employee Relations Regulations
Module 3 · Health and Safety Regulations
Module 4 · Compliance Strategy and Implementation
Module 5 · Compliance and Risk Management Training
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 432 learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance and Risk Management This |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 18h 55m | Beginner-friendly · 18h 55m |
| Stock Market and Trading : Zero to Hero |
 Udemy
|
4.9★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
| Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies |
Coursera
|
4.6★ | Check price | 6h 26m | Quickest to finish (6h 26m) |
Common questions
How much does Compliance and Risk Management cost?
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Does Compliance and Risk Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Compliance and Risk Management take?
Coursera lists it at 18h 55m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Compliance and Risk Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Compliance and Risk Management cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Introduction to Compliance and Risk Management and going on to Hiring and Employee Relations Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, Compliance Strategy and Implementation, Compliance and Risk Management Training. The full outline is on this page.