Financial Risk Management with VaR Techniques

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Financial Risk Management with VaR Techniques

About this course

Master Financial Risk Modeling and gain in-demand skills in VaR, credit risk, and simulation techniques. Learn how financial institutions measure, analyze, and manage risk in real-world scenarios. This course provides a structured approach to understanding financial risk, starting with core concepts and progressing to advanced modeling techniques. You will explore market risk, analytical methods, and Value at Risk (VaR) approaches, including Historical and Monte Carlo simulations. In addition, the course covers credit risk modeling, Probability of Default (PD), and exposure measurement using credit conversion methods. You will also gain insights into operational risk and its impact on financial systems. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply risk modeling techniques to evaluate uncertainty, support financial decision-making, and build a strong foundation for careers in finance, banking, and risk management.

What you'll learn

  • understand core financial risk concepts
  • apply VaR techniques for risk assessment
  • model credit risk and measure Probability of Default (PD)
  • execute Historical and Monte Carlo simulations
  • assess operational risk in financial contexts

Course objectives

  • provide a structured understanding of financial risk management
  • progress from core concepts to advanced modeling techniques
  • enable practical application of risk modeling for financial decision-making

Skills you'll gain

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