For SCR® Certificate Holders
Natural Catastrophe Modeling Masterclass
A comprehensive, applied course for SCR Certificate Holders — powered by Fathom’s cutting-edge flood modeling expertise.
About This Course
Developed in collaboration with Fathom and designed exclusively for SCR Certificate Holders as a complimentary benefit of your GARP Individual Membership, this advanced Masterclass offers a deep dive into natural catastrophe modeling with a focus on flood risk. It combines theoretical insight with hands-on application using Fathom’s Global Flood Cat platform.
From foundational concepts like hazard maps and model components to integration into real-world risk frameworks, this self-paced course will equip learners with the tools to better understand and apply catastrophe models across a range of financial and operational contexts.
Course Benefits
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Deepen your knowledge and gain practical experience working with one of the most sophisticated flood catastrophe models available.
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Translate climate hazard and risk concepts into actionable insights and explore real-world applications across regulatory, investment, and insurance contexts.
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Extend your professional network and connect with your global SCR Certificate Holder peers via the online Message Board.
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Learn at your own pace, with anytime, anywhere access to materials and earn a certificate of completion, a digital badge for your professional profile, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. This course takes approximately 10–15 hours to complete.
Course Benefits
Deepen your knowledge and gain practical experience working with one of the most sophisticated flood catastrophe models available.
Translate climate hazard and risk concepts into actionable insights and explore real-world applications across regulatory, investment, and insurance contexts.
Extend your professional network and connect with your global SCR Certificate Holder peers via the online Message Board.
Learn at your own pace with anytime, anywhere access to materials, receive a confirmation of completion for your professional profile, and earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
Course Logistics
Enrollment
SCR Certificate Holders with active GARP Membership can enroll in the Natural Catastrophe Modeling Masterclass. The enrollment period is June 30 – July 30, 2025.
Format
The Masterclass is a self-paced online course accessible through our digital GARP Learning Platform. Participants can access comprehensive text, tutorials, videos, hands-on experiences, problem sets, and assessments anytime during the four-week course window.
Completion
This course takes approximately 10–15 hours to complete. Pass the final test to receive a confirmation of completion for your professional profile and CPD credits covering half of the 20-credit requirement for SCR Certificate Holders.
What's Included
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Written content across all key concepts, designed for deep, structured learning
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Introductory and content videos to guide and contextualize key topics
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Hands-on exercises using Fathom’s Global Flood Cat outputs in a spreadsheet-based environment
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Platform demos and tutorials to bridge theory and application
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Topic quizzes and a final unproctored, online assessment to test and validate your knowledge
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Private webcast Q&A with a Fathom expert (in late July)
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