Value at Risk

USD $150

Description

This e-Learning course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of Value at Risk and provide a glimpse into portfolio risk analysis. Explore the core principles of VaR and its application in risk assessment. We engage with you in practical exercises in Excel, to calculate VaR for a portfolio consisting of three or more investments.

Who Should Enroll:

This course is course is ideal for individuals who want to grasp a core concept in risk management. Whether you are a student, a finance enthusiast, or a professional aiming to refresh your knowledge, this course offers a valuable introduction to the world of risk assessment.

What You Will Gain:

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • Acquire a foundational understanding of Value at Risk (VaR) and its significance in assessing and managing financial risk.
  • Explore the two primary methods for calculating VaR (parametric and historical simulation) and understand when to use each method.
  • Discover techniques to address the challenges posed by fat-tailed volatility and the importance of time-weighting in VaR measurement.
  • Gain practical experience by measuring VaR for a portfolio of three or more investments using Excel and relevant risk metrics.

Course Duration:

1.5 hours

Course Access Duration:

270 days starting from enrollment date.

Recommended Course Prerequisites:

Content

Audio-Visual Content and Course Duration:

  • The time that it takes to complete the course will be determined by your pace.
  • The total viewing time of lesson presentations is 1-1.5 hours;  individual lesson topics are between 5-15 minutes each, presented as audio-visual content.
  • The time needed to complete each exercise presented is between 10-20 minutes, based on your level of engagement.
  • The exam is allocated 1 hour.

Downloadable Content:

  • The exercises presented in lessons are provided in a downloadable Excel spreadsheet. This will enable you to practice the exercises, side-by-side with the lesson presentations.
  • A downloadable PDF is provided as a text version of the lessons presentations. This can be used as reference and to make notes, as you go through the presentations.

Exam and Certificate:

  • The course exam is comprised of questions in the form of true/false, multiple choice, sorting choice, and fill in the blank.
  • A personalized course certificate will be issued to you with a minimum score of 50%.

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