FRM® Level 1 Certification Training

Prerequisites:

• There are no prerequisites to attend the workshop or to appear for the exam.

Certification:

• In order to be certified as a Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and be able to use the FRM acronym after your name, the following are required:
• A passing score on both Part I and Part II of the FRM® Examination
• A minimum of two years professional full-time work experience in the area of financial risk management or another related field including, but not limited to, trading, portfolio management, faculty academic, industry research, economics, auditing, risk consulting, and/or risk technology
• Active Fellow Membership in GARP

The Exam:

• The FRM® Exam is a pencil and paper multiple choice exam given in two parts. It is offered exclusively in English, in May and November every year.
• The FRM® Exam Part I focuses on the essential tools and concepts required to assess financial risk. There will be 100 questions in the exam (on 4 topics), which will need to be completed in 4 hours’ time.
• The questions are multiple choice and there will be no negative marking. Candidates must pass Part I of the FRM® Exam in order to have Part II graded.

For more details, visit GARP’s FRM Exam Format Webpage. 

An indicative mix of participants would include:

• Analytics Client Consultants – Risk Management Analytics 
• Risk Managers, Personal Banking 
• Corporate Risk – Managing Directors – COO & Risk Officers for Global Asset Liability Management 
• Risk Quantification Managers 
• Managers, Operational Risk Advisory and Oversight for Wealth Management 
• Large Enterprise Commercial Risk Managers 
• Senior Operational Risk Managers 
• Credit Risk Specialists 
• Market Risk Specialists 
• Operational Risk Analysts 
• Regulatory Risk Analysts 
• Prudential Risk Managers 
• Enterprise Risk Managers 

• Become recognized across the globe as a leader in financial risk management 
• Increase your career opportunities and enhance your earning potential 
• Expand your knowledge and understanding of the latest financial risk concepts 
• Develop your personal and professional opportunities within the world of finance 
• Add to your credibility and respect from employers, peers, and clients 
• Grow your global networking connections to over 26,000 FRM® holders in 136 countries across the globe. 

The Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) designation is a globally recognized standard for those who manage risk. FRM®- Level 1, a certification offered by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), is a base-level qualification for risk management professionals. This certification gives a firm footing in the principles of analyzing, controlling, or assessing potential credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk as well as non-market related financial risks. The FRM® Level 1 Exam covers key areas of financial risk management presented in the context of real-world scenarios. 

To pass the exam, candidates need to be thoroughly grounded in the skills and knowledge needed to survive in today's complex financial landscape. FRM® holders perform a range of functions related to risk management within investment banks, asset management firms, as well as in corporations and government agencies. Certified FRMs who have successfully completed the rigorous FRM® program are much valued by top employers across a range of businesses. 

FRM® holders perform a range of functions related to risk management within investment banks, asset management firms, as well as in corporations and government agencies. Certified FRMs who have successfully completed the rigorous FRM® program are much valued by top employers across a range of businesses. 

In order to appear for the FRM exams, you have to first register with www.garp.org. The fees are different depending on when the candidate has enrolled and as what. The following link will give you all the details: https://www.garp.org/#!/frm/fees-payments.

This workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through an immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.  

The instructors of this course by KnowledgeHut are industry experts and trainers who themselves have certifications and are a part of top organizations around the world.  

Our courses focus on engaging interaction. Most of the class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration - all facilitated by the trainer. The focus is on practical solutions to real-world challenges drawn from decades of experience, and leaders in their specific fileds.  

Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. You will have access to the study plan and all the course material.  

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies.  

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.  

You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy found at https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy.  

Yes, you may switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hrs. and subject to availability in the desired batch.  

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out upcoming schedules.  

Yes, instalment options are available for payment of course fees. To avail the instalment option, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team will explain how the instalments work and provide timelines for your case. Typically, the number of instalments varies from 2 to 3, but the full amount must be paid before you complete the course.