For years I have been trying to get people to take a more common-sense approach to the subject matter of risk assessment and the utilization of real live data to actually measure risk as opposed to guessing. In this course, we're going to learn how risk assessment is really done instead of utilizing the antiquated but market-leading methodologies of the supposed experts. This course will teach you the real risk basics that you need to know to do an accurate assessment of risk in any context that you may encounter. Intended audience The intended audience for this course is those professionals who want to build their knowledge in the areas of risk and data analytics. These are the two most important areas of knowledge building in the world of industry and government today. The intended audience is those people who are both starting out, but also, for those who work in all areas and have experience but have never been educated in the areas of risk and data analytics and how they can be applied. The ultimate intent of this series of courses is to have somebody earn a professional certification in analytics which will further their careers both now and in the future. The value of earning recognition through certification in these areas will certainly be a distinct advantage in any job searches and/or advancement opportunities they pursue in the future. These types of skill sets will also have a favorable impact on their ultimate compensation in their future careers. Field of study: Auditing