Budget cutbacks for both public and private entities limiting travel and funding for risk management education have not stifled creative thinking when it comes to program development, online and otherwise, according to experts in the field.
Organizations say they are having more requests for online courses, while risk managers are eager to obtain or complete designations to give them a competitive edge in a tough job market–with some taking courses at their own expense.
Priscilla Oehlert, vice president of risk management programs at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research in Austin, Texas, said that while in some cases the numbers are lower than in the past, "nevertheless, continuing education and professional development is still a priority with a lot of participants."
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