Overview of Available Open Risk Academy Courses

In this page you can find the Open Risk Academy Courses that are currently available with a Self-Enrollment option.

Can't find a suitable course? Use the course request form and subject to resources and subject-matter fit we will try to accommodate!

General Courses

Financial Literacy

Sustainable Finance

Risk Modeling using Python

Mortgage Modeling

Data Science

Risk Management

Credit Concentration Courses

Banking Regulation


Detailed Descriptions

Crash Course on Input-Output Model Mathematics

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Summary A brief review of the linear algebra and matrix theory concepts underpinning standard environmentally extended input-output models. Content This brief introduction in Input-Output Model mathematics discusses the basic elements of linear algebra that are necessary to understand the standard Input-Output models, including their Environmental impact extensions. Matrix theory is the main subject covered here as it is the most dominant mathematical tool used in this area (though other parts of mathematics do find applications in Input-Output analysis).

Deep Dive Course on Tensor calculations with Eigen

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Course Content: This course is an introduction to Tensor calculations with Eigen, a popular C++ library for working with numerical arrays and linear algebra. It covers the following topics: We learn the concept and techniques of the Eigen Tensor class How to declare, initialize Tensors of various ranks and types and how to access Tensor elements Elementary unary and binary operations involving Tensors More complex operations (reductions, contractions) Modifying the shape of Tensors Who Is This Course For: Developers in any Domain that need to use higher-dimensional numerical data containers

The Climate Dictionary Quiz

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Summary A multipe-choice Quiz based on the Climate Dictionary developed by the United Nations Development Programme. The quiz provides an educational tool to enable deeper understanding of essential terminology around Climate Change and Climate Risk. Content The quiz consists of circa 65 questions of multiple choice type. The objective is to enable anybody interested in climate change to benchmark their knowledge of these key terms. Enroll and Get Started with SFI32069

Processing Agency Mortgage Data with Awk, Pandas and Django. Part 1, Static Data

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Course Content: This crash course illustrates how to process loan-level US Agency mortgage data using awk, pandas and django. The first part of the course focuses on static (acquisition) type attributes. This part covers the following topics: Downloading and preprocessing historical loan-performance datasets using awk Processing loan-performance datasets using pandas Working and fixing any missing data type issues Classifying data attributes according to a Credit Data Taxonomy Manipulating and exporting derived data models using pandas The Split-Apply-Combine process Importing data models into a django based web platform (openNPL) that enables interactive work with the data Nota Bene: The course requires actual historical loan performance data for its proper completion but those data are not provided.

Processing Agency Mortgage Data with Awk, Pandas and Django. Part 2, Dynamic Data

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Course Content: This crash course illustrates how to process loan-level US Agency mortgage data using awk, pandas and django. The second part of the course focuses on the performing book. This part covers the following topics: Concepts of the Credit Life Cycle and how changing states are captured in Loan Data as Dynamic (Variable) Fields with a focus on performing loans (excluding delinquent loans) Selecting performing loan data using awk and pandas Working with Date formats Data Quality Concepts for Performing Loans Manipulating and exporting derived data models using pandas Importing performing book credit data models into a django based web platform (openNPL) that enables further interactive work with such data Nota Bene: The course requires actual historical loan performance data for its proper completion.

Academy CrashProgram Demo

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Summary This crash course is an introduction to the main elements of an Academy course (it is a course about courses!). The course takes less than an hour to complete. It is recommended to new users that are not familiar with eLearning environments. How Does The Course Help You can also use the course to test whether your can get full access to the academy courses using your particular device / browser.

Introduction to the Open Risk Manual

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Summary A brief introduction to the Open Risk Manual Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical GEN13054 Technical Enroll and Get Started with GEN13054 Discussion @ the Commons

Crossword Puzzles

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Summary Open Risk Crossword Puzzles: A collection of crossword puzzles build around specific themes Content Non-Performing Loan Crossword Puzzle Game Sustainable Finance Crossword Puzzle Game Cyber Risk Crossword Puzzle Game Fintech Crossword Puzzle Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical QUI29052 Technical Enroll and Get Started with QUI29052 Discussion @ the Commons

Measuring Name Concentrations

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Summary This course is a DeepDive into measuring name concentrations in credit portfolios. Content It covers the following topics: The measurement of credit name concentrations using basic indicators and indexes such as the concentration ratio and the HHI index The measurement of credit name concentrations using more advanced (risk based) indicators such as volatility and economic capital based indexes Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical CNC13010 Technical Enroll and Get Started with CNC13010

Intro to Concentration Measurement using Python

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Summary This course is a CrashProgram in the use of python for risk modelling purposes, in particular credit concentration measurement. Who Is This Course For There is little or no prior knowledge of concentration risk measurement but general background in credit risk management is useful for context. Content The course covers the following topics: Step by step we build the knowledge required to use python to meet a typical modern risk management challenge Examples are drawn from the two primary areas of credit concentration: name and sector concentration Course Level and Type The course requires little or no prior knowledge of python (but indeed prior programming knowledge in some language is required).

Exploratory Risk Data Analysis

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Summary This course is a CrashProgram (short course) introducing exploratory data analysis. Prerequisites The course can be pursued on a standalone basis. It is advisable to pursue the course after DAT31046 (Risk Data Review) which discusses a review of the data from a data quality validation perspective. Outcomes Step by step we build the knowledge required to perform a comprehensive exploratory data analysis We learn the concept and techniques of Exploratory Data Analysis Touch upon the issue of bias and how to mitigate it Learn about more advanced formats such as HDF Basic exploratory analysis using pandas Easy visual analysis of association using seaborn Contingency tables, WoE and Information Value using pandas, scipy and statsmodels We summarize our findings in terms of numerical and graphical results in a mock report written in Markdown format Course Level and Type The course is at an introductory technical level.

Open Source

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Summary This course collects resources and activities to facilitate those involved in open source risk modelling projects. Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical Technical GEN13031 Enroll and Get Started with GEN13031 Discussion @ the Commons

Risk Management Q&A

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Summary A forum for risk management questions and answers. Nothing is too complicated or too simple! Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical RMQ29035 Technical Enroll and Get Started with RMQ29035 Discussion @ the Commons

Intro to Credit Concentration

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Summary This course is a CrashProgram introduction to the topic of credit risk concentrations: how to identify, measure and manage excess credit exposure, an essential risk management discipline for any credit portfolio. Content The course covers the following topics: The concept of credit concentration, its causes and motivation for its management Overview of regulatory guidance, the large exposure framework and Pillar II Introduction to measurement techniques using simple or advanced concentration metrics Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical ICC13024 Technical Enroll and Get Started with ICC13024

Getting Started with the Open Risk Academy

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Summary If this is your first time in the Academy you can familiarize yourself by going through the Demo which includes manuals, study plan suggestions and more. Requirements The course is completely introductory and does not have any prerequisite except a clear and open mind! Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical GEN13041 Technical Enroll and Get Started with GEN13041 Discussion @ the Commons

EU Financial Regulations Quiz

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Summary A quiz about financial regulation in the European Union. Test your knowledge about the diverse initiatives that are reshaping the financial landscape in Europe. Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical QUI29049 Technical Enroll and Get Started with QUI29049 Discussion @ the Commons

Micro Course on Risk Management

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Summary In the Shortest Possible Course on Risk Management we try to condense in 15 intense minutes the essence of risk management! Requirements The course is completely introductory and does not have any prerequisite except a clear and open mind! Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical MCR29037 Technical Enroll and Get Started with MCR29037 Discussion @ the Commons

UK Pillar II

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Summary This course is a DeepDive into the UK regulatory framework around credit risk concentrations and their treatment under Pillar II. The context is provided by Consultation Paper CP1/15 which establishes benchmark Pillar II capital add-on methodologies for all main credit concentration risk categories. Content It covers the following topics: The UK regulatory context around credit risk concentration and how the issue is represented in requirements and regulatory guidance The use of concentration metrics for ICAAP Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical CUK13028 Technical Enroll and Get Started with CUK13028

The Puzzle of Money

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Summary A crossword puzzle around money topics to celebrate Global Money Week Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical GEN13061 Technical Enroll and Get Started with GEN13061 Discussion @ the Commons

Measuring Sector Concentrations

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Summary This course is a 4 Session DeepDive into measuring sector concentrations in credit portfolios. Content The course covers the following topics: Measurement of credit sector concentrations using basic indicators and indexes such as the concentration ratio and the HHI index Measurement of credit sector concentrations using risk based indicators such as volatility based indices and economic capital models Course Level and Type Introductory Level Core Level Advanced Level Non-Technical CSC13022 Technical Enroll and Get Started with CSC13022