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 443 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★ (443 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Compliance and Risk Management builds the practical framework that organisations use to meet legal obligations and protect their operations. This course, offered by HRCI on Coursera, is designed for business professionals, managers, and HR personnel who need to understand and implement effective compliance and risk practices.
You will learn to identify legal and procedural requirements for organisational compliance. The modules teach you how to apply compliance strategies to daily business operations, determine which operational activities require formal risk management, and examine HR's strategic role in organisational restructuring and compliance. Specific skills covered include labour compliance, risk management, health and safety standards, regulatory compliance, labor law, risk mitigation, compliance training, labor relations, and business continuity planning.
By the end of the 18-hour 55-minute course, you can apply compliance strategies to real business operations, identify activities that need formal risk management, and support HR functions during organisational change. The course is rated 4.8 from over 400 ratings and is rated Beginner level, so no prior experience is required, though completion of the first four courses in the professional certificate is recommended.
This course does not provide a comprehensive legal qualification or detailed policy drafting. It is best suited for professionals seeking a practical overview rather than those needing deep legal or actuarial training. Learners looking for free options may consider the State-Bank-of-India Credit Risk Management course on edX or the Disaster Risk Management Course on Udemy, both of which are free and carry a certificate.
Enrol through the official Coursera link to access the full module list and begin the self-paced track.
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 443 learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance and Risk Management This |
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4.8★ | Check price | 18h 55m | Beginner-friendly · 18h 55m | |
| Stock Market and Trading : Zero to Hero |
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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.