Risk Communication and Understanding
Master the art of interpreting and communicating risk information effectively. Learn strategies to help people make better decisions in uncertain situations.
Master the art of interpreting and communicating risk information effectively. Learn strategies to help people make better decisions in uncertain situations.
This comprehensive course from NUS's LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk teaches professionals how to interpret and communicate risk information effectively. Through case studies and expert interviews, participants learn to understand risk perception, use appropriate metrics, and develop effective communication strategies. The course covers risk communication in health, climate, and technology sectors, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students gain hands-on experience through real-world exercises and learn to design impactful risk communication strategies.
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What you'll learn
Interpret risk information for informed decision making
Master risk assessment language and metrics
Understand factors shaping public risk perceptions
Develop creative risk communication strategies
Analyze global risk perception trends
Design effective risk communication materials
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Short-answer quizzes, Multiple choice quizzes, Long answer tests, Individual project
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Limited Access access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course explores the fundamentals of risk perception and communication, teaching students how to effectively interpret and convey risk information. The curriculum covers essential topics including risk assessment metrics, factors influencing risk perception, communication strategies, and practical applications in health, climate, and technology sectors. Through case studies and expert insights, students learn to design and evaluate effective risk communications for various stakeholders.
Key concepts
Module 1
Risk perceptions
Module 2
Risk communication
Module 3
Health
Module 4
Climate & environment
Module 5
Technology
Module 6
Individual project
Module 7
Fee Structure
Instructors
Distinguished Consumer Psychology Expert Advancing Public Understanding of Risk
Leonard Lee is a Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and Director of the Lloyd's Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR). His research investigates how emotional and cognitive factors influence consumer judgments and decision-making, with applications in public policy domains such as healthcare and sustainable transportation. Lee's expertise spans consumer psychology, affect and decision making, shopping behavior, and sustainable consumption. He currently serves as Deputy Head of Research in the Marketing Department at NUS and holds editorial roles at leading journals including the Journal of Consumer Research. Lee's academic background includes degrees from NUS, Stanford, and MIT Sloan. His impactful work on topics like retail therapy, price promotions, and sustainable consumer behavior has been widely cited, establishing him as a prominent voice in consumer psychology and public policy. As IPUR Director, Lee leads efforts to enhance public understanding and management of risk through interdisciplinary research and outreach initiatives.
Distinguished Environmental Risk and Water Policy Expert
Olivia Jensen is Deputy Director and Lead Scientist at the LRF Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) at the National University of Singapore, where she specializes in water and environmental policy with a focus on urban Asia. Her expertise spans environmental risks, water security, and climate change risk perceptions, leading significant research including a global study of climate risk perceptions across 140 countries. Jensen's academic credentials include a PhD and MSc in Development from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. Her work involves partnerships with government agencies and international organizations like the World Bank, OECD, and UNEP, focusing on risk perceptions, water policy, and environmental regulation. As Lead Scientist overseeing IPUR's Environment and Climate research pillar since 2018 before her appointment as Deputy Director in 2023, she has authored numerous influential reports and academic papers on risk communications, water governance, and environmental policy. Jensen also serves as lead instructor for the Massive Open Online Course "Understanding and Communicating Risk" on the edX platform, combining her research expertise with educational outreach.
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