FRM TRAINING The demand for financial risk managers has never been higher than now since the global financial crisis of 2007-2009. The interconnectedness of global financial system and the rapid evolution of Innovative and disruptive financial products make risk managers the first line of defence in cautioning financial institutions against losses. The FRM certification program is specifically designed to equip modern-day financial risk managers with the requisite skills to be the risk champions of their organisations. It is the global gold standard for risk professionals and it is offered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP, USA). Find out more about FRM here. Africa Risk Institute in partnership with Edupristine, has designed a training package with the sole goal of preparing candidates for this challenging but rewarding certification. Our National Industrial Training Authority registration Number is NITA/TRN/1261. Participants from organizations that are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. To qualify organizations should apply to NITA for approval before the date of the training. Further details can be obtained from www.nita.go.ke
Topics and Structure Candidates are expected to be familiar with the learning objectives provided by GARP in preparing for the exam. The exam tests a practitioner s knowledge in the following areas. FRM I Topics Exam Weightage Foundations of Risk Management 20% Financial Markets and Products 30% Quantitative Analysis 20% Valuations and Risk Models 30% FRM II Topics Exam Weightage Market Risk Measurement and Management 25% Credit Risk Measurement and Management 25% Operational and Integrated Risk Management 25% Risk Management and Investment Management 15% Current Issues in Financial Markets 10% Career Prospects for FRM Holders Analytics Client Consultant Risk Management Analytics Risk Management Analytics Consultant Risk Manager, Personal Banking Corporate Risk Managing Director COO & Risk Officer for Global Asset Liability Management Risk Quantification Manager Manager, Operational Risk Advisory and Oversight for Wealth Management Senior Operational Risk Manager Credit risk specialists Market risk specialists Operational risk analysts Regulatory risk analysts Risk Manager, Prudential Risk Enterprise Risk Manager
The Exam The FRM certification is a two-part exam of 4 hours each. The exam is sat twice a year in May and November. Part I consists of 100 multiple choice questions and is usually done in the morning (8am-12 noon) and Part II contains 80 multiple choice questions and usually done in the afternoon (2pm 6pm) of the same day. Fees and Payments Enrolment Fee Exam Fee Total Early Registration (by Jan 31) $400 $350 $750 Standard Registration (by Feb 28) $400 $475 $875 Late Registration (by April 15) $400 $650 $1050 In order for your exam registration to be considered complete, payment must have been received by GARP by midnight, EDT, on the closing date of each registration period. Study Material Study material is purchased through the GARP website at the following rates. FRM part I books $300 FRM part I e-books $250 Exam Payment Options Candidates can pay for their Exam registration via the following options: 1. Credit Card Online - GARP accepts MasterCard Visa, or Amex Check 2. Cheque - Must be a US bank cheque or a foreign check with a US intermediate bank Wire 3. Wire - Wire instructions can be found on the bottom of your invoice For any manual payments by cheque or wire there is a US$50 processing fee that will be added to your invoice. Be sure to include your GARP ID, a copy of your invoice, and your signature for approval.
Training Details ARI understands that the FRM exam is challenging. Its level of difficulty mean that candidates need to dedicate sufficient amount of systematic and practice oriented study in order to pass. With this knowledge, ARI in partnership with Edupristine has designed a training structure that is well paced and suitable for all types of candidates including busy professionals. Our training methodology is a blended mix of online self-study and live face to face training. Together with this we provide a comprehensive question bank for practice with detailed explanations to the solutions. We are committed to walk with our candidates as they gradually build up the knowledge and strategy required to successfully pass their exams and apply the gained knowledge in their careers. SELF-STUDY + Q-BANK (Edupristine) TRAINING + = (Face to Face ARI) PASS FRM Through training with Africa Risk Institute, you will have access to: A self-study package that includes concise notes Pre-recorded videos with over 30+ hours of recordings spanning over all topics Soft copies of summarized study materials study notes Mind maps of the entire syllabus and critical equations An adaptive question bank A foundational knowledge in Finance, Economics, Investments, Statistics and Mathematics is required to successfully understand the exam material. Duration and Details The training will run for four and half months (18 weeks) prior to the exam. The structure will include the following; 18 weeks online self-study plus question bank for practice. 72 hours 9 days comprehensive face to face training by experienced professionals. Topic wise quizzes, 750+ questions with detailed solutions Comprehensive summary notes for all topics 5-day revision session (Crash course). Mind maps- Visualize and retain key concepts using mind maps. Up to 2 full length online mock exams. 80 hours e-learning support and interaction with course instructors. Experienced certified FRM/ERP/CFA holders as trainers.
Schedule The training schedule is designed to help candidates complete the course work in time in order to dedicate time for practice questions before the exam day. The table below shows the progressive training schedule for FRM I and II study segments. Training Cost for FRM I* *All study packages contain online support. *The same costs apply for FRM II *The cost is exclusive of study material Date of the exam:18th May 2019 Duration Training Method Alpha Beta Delta Omega 18 Weeks Online (Self-Study) Support 9 Weeks 72 Hours Fortnight Face-to-Face sessions 5 Days 40 Hours Block/Crash Face-to-Face session Total $1899 $1499 $1100 $700 1. Alpha Package - $1899. 18 week long online support An 8-hour long face to face study session every fortnight: 2 nd Feb, 9 th Feb, 23 rd Feb, 9 th March, 23 rd March, 6 th April, 20 th April and 4 th May A 5-day block session study prior to the exam: 6 th - 10 th May 2. Beta Package - $1499 The 18 week long online support An 8-hour long face to face study session every fortnight: 2 nd Feb, 9 th Feb, 23 rd Feb, 9 th March, 23 rd March, 6 th April, 20 th April and 4 th May 3. Delta Package - $1100. An 18 week long online support 5-day block session study prior to the exam: 6 th - 10 th May 4. Omega Package - $700 18 week long online support Custom Packages Face to face study sessions every fortnight only - $799 5-day block session only - $400 Face to face study sessions every fortnight and 5 day block session prior to the exam - $1,199
About ARI Africa Risk Institute (ARI) is a boutique professional services firm majoring in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Advisory, training and placement services. ARI conducts training in professional finance courses (CISI, FRM) and a host of other 2-3-day industry specific workshops. ARI has trained over 600 financial services industry professionals across the eastern (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda) and southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia) regions. Our pool of associate trainers is comprised of seasoned banking professionals with designations such as FRM, CFA. We partner with academic institutions, financial institutions and regulators to design learning solutions that are in tandem with the times. Find out more about ARI here. Get in touch with us Office: +254 20 2014292 Esther: +254 715 828 218 Claire: +254 740 186 000 Email: training@africariskinstitute.com GARP does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by Africa Risk Institute of GARP Exam related information, nor does it endorse any pass rates that may be claimed by Africa Risk Institute. Further, GARP is not responsible for any fees or costs paid by the user to Africa Risk Institute nor is GARP responsible for any fees or costs of any person or entity providing any services to Africa Risk Institute. ERP, FRM, GARP and Global Association of Risk Professionals are trademarks owned by the Global Association of Risk Professionals, Inc.