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Course Description


This course is one of three prerequisite courses to obtain your CRM Designation from the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS). After passing the course through Laurier, you will become eligible to write the corresponding exam from RIMS. More information about CRM Desigination Eligibility
 
CRM54: Risk Management Principles and Practices is intended to familiarize you with the basic concepts and processes of risk management in a Canadian environment.
 
Subjects covered in this course include:
  • Risk management concept and objectives
  • Risk management in an organization and its effect on profits
  • Risk management techniques
  • Risk identification and analysis
  • Property risks
  • Income risks
  • Liability risks: traditional, industrial, consumer, environmental
  • Employee (personnel) risks
  • Probability techniques in risk management
  • Risk management decision-making and capital budgeting methods

 

Course Outline

The 12-week course (36 hours) will be mostly self directed. Each week you will be expected to read and review concepts both in a textbook (see note below about options) as well as through extension content and activities in Laurier’s learning management system (MyLS).  

Additionally, learners will  

  • participate in optional 2-4 Zoom sessions (recorded for those who can’t attend), which allow you to further develop authentic connections between theory and practice facilitated by a Risk Manager 

  • contribute to cohort-based discussions in MyLS related to core concepts 

  • complete 2-3 assignments/case studies where knowledge is applied to instances relevant to the working world AND 1 final exam that mirrors the requirements of the RIMS exam that many will complete 

Courses follow a weekly structure, and though material can be reviewed at your own pace, assessments need to be completed according to deadlines. 

 

Required Textbook

Choose EITHER an online version OR a physical textbook. Both provide identical content.  The online version (accessible through the Institutes link below) includes practice quizzes at the end of units, while the physical textbook does not. To allow everyone the opportunity to test their knowledge and get real time feedback, optional ungraded practice quizzes are included in MyLS. 

It’s important to note as well that if you choose the online textbook version that you will only have access to it for 12 months after purchase. 

54 – Risk Management Principles and Practices 

55 - Risk Assessment and Treatment  

56 – Risk Financing 

All textbooks are available through the Institutes Knowledge Group site and are priced in USD. 

Notes

  • A passing grade of 50% will indicate the completion of the course.
  • You will receive a letter of completion after this course to provide to RIMS, indicating you are eligible to write your course designation exam (designation exam is an additional fee from RIMS, full details here).
  • Upon completion of all three courses, you will receive the Canadian Risk Management Certificate from Laurier

Complete all Courses in this Certificate

Register for all three CRM certificate courses at once to receive a 10% discount (apply the discount at checkout). Courses run once per year and can be taken in any order. 


Refunds

  • Up to 15 days before the start of course: Full refund less 10% administrative fee.
  • One to fourteen days before start of course: Full refund less 20% administrative fee.
  • No refunds will be issued as of the first day of the course.

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
CRM54 - Principles and Practices
Type
Remote
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Nov 28, 2025
Total Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $650.00
Section Notes
CRM54 is one of the 3 required courses to complete the Risk Management Certificate.
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