Risk Management in Financial Services (Udemy.com)
You will learn about Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Operational Risk.
Created by: Eduardo Aponte, PhD
Last updated February 2026
What you will learn
- You will understand key concepts of Market, Credit, and Operational Risk in financial services.
- You will master techniques to calculate and analyze Value at Risk (VaR) and related metrics.
- You will learn to evaluate credit risk and assess the financial health of bonds and derivatives.
- You will develop skills to implement stress testing and backtesting for risk models effectively.
- You will gain proficiency in applying risk management frameworks to ensure operational resilience.
How it compares
Against the other 376 rated Udemy courses in Finance & Accounting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 17% of them
- Reviews543#174 of 377 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 82% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 66% of them
Course Description
Welcome to the course “Risk Management in Financial Services”! If you’re looking to develop a deep understanding of risk management within the financial industry, this course is tailored for you. Through a comprehensive and practical approach, we will guide you from foundational concepts to advanced risk management techniques, enabling you to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.
In Section 1: Introduction to Market Risk, you’ll begin by exploring the core principles of market risk and its significance in financial services. You’ll dive into essential concepts like Value at Risk (VaR), parametric methods, and the Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) for VaR calculation. Additionally, you’ll understand key financial metrics such as interest rate structure, duration, and convexity, culminating in the practical calculation of portfolio VaR and stress testing to validate risk models.
In Section 2: Credit Risk, you’ll shift your focus to understanding the risks associated with credit. This module covers the fundamentals of credit risk, including derivatives, investment grades, and assessing the credit risk of bonds. These insights will equip you with the knowledge to evaluate credit exposure and make informed decisions.
In Section 3: Operational Risk, you’ll tackle the challenges of managing operational risk within financial institutions. You’ll explore frameworks for operational risk management and strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery, ensuring that you’re prepared to address unforeseen events effectively.
By the end of this course, you’ll possess the tools and knowledge to identify, measure, and mitigate various types of risks in the financial sector. Our practical approach ensures that you can apply these skills directly to your professional environment, enhancing your ability to make informed, strategic decisions.
Join us and take the first step towards mastering risk management in financial services, elevating your professional expertise and confidence!
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
543 Reviews
Eduardo Aponte, PhD
English below
Mi nombre es Eduardo Aponte Rincón y vengo de una familia de profesores, algo que ha influenciado mi pasión por la academia y la enseñanza.
Me gradué como Economista en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, después recibí los títulos de Especialista en Finanzas y Magíster en Administración Financiera en la Universidad EAFIT, y posteriormente obtuve el grado de Doctor en Administración.
Cuento con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector financiero, repartido principalmente entre el sector bancario y el asegurador.
Hace más de ocho años fundé la empresa Finnse, en donde enseño Finanzas por medio de cursos online y escribiendo artículos.
Actualmente me desempeño como profesor universitario en áreas de Finanzas y Economía.
English
My name is Eduardo Aponte Rincón, and I come from a family of teachers, which has influenced my passion for academia and teaching.
I graduated as an Economist from the National University of Colombia, then earned degrees as a Specialist in Finance and a Master's in Financial Management from EAFIT University, and later completed a PhD in Management.
I have more than 10 years of experience in the financial sector, mainly in banking and insurance.
Over seven years ago I founded Finnse, where I teach Finance through online courses and articles.
Currently, I work as a university professor in the areas of Finance and Economics.
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Reviews
By Ali SAADI on 8/12/2026
Présentation parfaite avec des exemples concrets.
By Nishad Shyamkuwar on 7/14/2026
The course was very good and the tutor was very insightful.
By Srilakshmi Tariniganti on 1/5/2026
The practical examples was very helpful.
By Dilnoza on 12/4/2025
Акцент коуча очень тяжелый, произношение слов некоторых непонятен
By Shruthi Nagarajan on 10/29/2025
content is good, but instructor's English accent is tuff to follow
By Naga Varadha Rajkumar on 7/24/2025
I am currently in Market risk looking to deepdown further
By Jasser Hajimehdi on 6/27/2025
The pronunciation of the teacher is unfortunately not good and hard to understand. By the way thank you for the course.
By Padmanabh Bosamia on 1/27/2025
Market Risk Could be explained with an intro first why and what and then club the formulas together.
By Anonymized User on 1/10/2025
I really liked the information towards the later half of the course; I didn't expect so much math at the beginning. I think expanding Section 2 and 3 would be beneficial for those who are just interested in the Risk aspects of the course and not so much calculating the risk.
By Juan Sebastian Yepes on 12/25/2024
It's a great course, every topic is well explained and easy to understand
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Overall Score : 86 / 100











