# Introduction to Risk

**Canonical URL:** https://www.skillcast.com/courses/fundamentals-of-risk-management-training-course
**Canonical link:** `<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.skillcast.com/courses/fundamentals-of-risk-management-training-course">`
**Provider:** Skillcast
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Format:** In-depth

## Description

In order to fully understand the nature of the risks that your company faces, risk needs to be described in terms of events, causes and consequences. Our Introduction to Risk course will explain what risk is, how this is different to hazards and issues, the different types of risks, positive and negative risk outcomes, and how risks are classified.

## Learning Objectives

- Understand key concepts related to and definitions of risk
- Understand risk within the context of a risk event and its causes and consequences
- Pinpoint the difference between a risk and a hazard
- Identify common risk categories
- Distinguish between positive and negative consequences of risk
- Understand why it is essential to give risk due consideration in your day-to-day role

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