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About the Course

Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. And even for individuals, risk and the avoidance or embracing thereof, is a key theme. The course Risk in Modern Society sheds light on the broad concept of risk. In five distinctive weeks, this course closely examines various types of safety and security risks, and how these are perceived and dealt with in a wide array of professional and academic fields, ranging from criminology, counter-terrorism and cyber security, to philosophy, safety and medical science. Developed in collaboration with scholars from three universities (Leiden, Delft and Erasmus), this course will search for answers to questions such as: “what is risk?”, “how do we study and deal with risk?”, “does ‘perceived risk’ correspond to 'real' risk?”, and “how should we deal with societal perceptions of risk, safety and security?...

Top reviews

AH

Jul 26, 2020

Lost of very good information on each category. The examples were very good to explain concepts and the instructors were each to understand. Overall, good summary/ brief course to risk

JB

Dec 30, 2020

This course was very informative. It went in a direction I totally did not expect. Really gave me a lot to envision and think about, and have some kind of insight into.

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By Eileen H - R a E A

Aug 10, 2022

Having gotten an opportunity to enrolled and go through this course. I have learnt a more wide perspective on Risk, how to speak about risk and its many perceptions, and how best I as an individual can manage safety and security in every day life situation if faced. More so in my work environment five days work week.

Thank you to Coursera and the team of presenters. Excellent course, I have learnt a lot and there is obviously more to learn. ehc

By Julian U

May 15, 2020

The course offers a great introduction into the topic as it is very comprehensive in the topics covered. As a participant you need to pay attention to the deadlines as you are required to complete a peer-reviewed assignment that might be difficult to complete if you miss the day the assignment becomes available.

By Len M

Jul 7, 2023

Very good introduction to a very broad topic!

The lecturers are obviously well versed on the topics and provide great insights in a relatvively short span of time.

Regretabbly, references to a few of the additional/required reading materials were not functioning.

By Charles W

Dec 29, 2022

An excellent course that discusses the real life aspects of workplace safety measures and concerns.

I feel that it has helped me gain knowledge to do a better job, protect myself and others, and lead a much needed conversation with upper management.

By Apoorva A K

Jan 19, 2024

I have withheld one star because I had to wait weeks after completing the course for grading and assignments to be reviewed. In the time of AI, all data could be modeled to score, grade, or review this.

By Dennis V

Mar 30, 2019

I got a good understanding of the difference between safety and security. However, the course could be a little bit longer and in some parts more deeper.

By Desislava A

Jan 9, 2021

The course was very useful for me. What I need to see in course like this are more examples and practice skills.

Thank you!

By Anthony J G

Nov 30, 2020

gained valuable insight and understood the different factors involved and how they were grouped in the field of study

By Sonia D

Sep 25, 2022

This course provides a good introduction to risks and the principles of risk management.

By Chow K M

Apr 8, 2022

The presentation makes it easy to understand and remember the key teaching points.

By Joshua A

Oct 4, 2021

very good structured course full of interesting perxpectives........

By BRIAN O

Mar 31, 2021

Very fair paced course and the videos were well taught.

By André M

Nov 16, 2023

For beginners this course gives a good overview.

By ANIS Z I

Mar 27, 2021

thankyouuuuu!!

By ajao e

Feb 6, 2020

Awesome

By Jonathan T v d W

Jan 12, 2024

I am writing to express my frustration and dissatisfaction with the current state of essential sources required for the quizzes on Coursera. As a dedicated learner, I rely heavily on the provided materials to prepare adequately for quizzes and tests. Unfortunately, several key sources are not available, significantly compromising my ability to succeed in the assessments. The absence of these essential materials has created a substantial hurdle in comprehending critical concepts necessary for quiz completion. This situation not only affects my performance but also raises concerns about the fairness and integrity of the evaluation process. I implore the Coursera team to address this issue urgently, ensuring that all required sources are accessible to learners. Timely access to study materials is paramount to the learning experience, and the unavailability of crucial sources hampers the educational journey for many students. I hope that the necessary measures will be taken promptly to rectify this situation, enhancing the overall effectiveness and reliability of the Coursera platform.

By Joy S

Mar 2, 2018

really short

By Dakota N

Sep 19, 2019

Extremely light overview; I was really hoping for more content.