IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate
Continuing Education
Why ODU for IT Risk Fundamentals?
Our IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate, offered in partnership with ISACA, provides a foundational understanding of risk management in information and technology (I&T). It explores key principles for identifying and mitigating IT-related risks.
You will gain insights into risk assessment, governance, and compliance, preparing you to support organizational security and resilience.
ODU can also help you take the next step in your career by building a pathway to the CRISC® certification.
When you complete the program, you will be equipped with the knowledge to manage IT risks and enhance business security.
Self-paced program can be completed in as little as 1-2 weeks.
Register for April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Register for May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Register for June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
Program Information
Strengthen your IT risk management skills with our IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate. Enroll today and take the first step toward earning your CRISC® certification.
Register for April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is fully asynchronous, allowing you to set your own schedule and progress at your own pace.
You can start anytime and you will have up to 6 months to finish the coursework and take the exam. The exam fee is included.
Strengthen your IT risk management skills with our IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate. Enroll today and take the first step toward earning your CRISC® certification.
Register for April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is fully asynchronous, allowing you to set your own schedule and progress at your own pace.
You can start anytime and you will have up to 6 months to finish the coursework and take the exam. The exam fee is included.
Cost & Aid
Calculating Cost
$475
Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.
Includes Online Course, Review Manual, Certification Exam, QAE Database, and Student Membership
Refund Policy
To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven days prior to the class start date and before starting the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100 processing fee, will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once you have logged in and the class has begun.
Careers in IT Risk
Our graduates pursue roles as IT risk analysts, security compliance specialists, risk assessment consultants, and governance officers, helping organizations identify and mitigate security threats.
Information Security Analysts
Growth
32.7%
Median Salary
$120,360
Information Security Engineers
Growth
10.8%
Median Salary
$104,920
Compliance Officers
Growth
5.4%
Median Salary
$75,670
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