GARP Certifications: Student Guide

Applied Knowledge and Skills

GARP programs provide a comprehensive education in risk management, equipping you with the latest tools and industry practices used in a wide range of career paths.

Higher Earning
Potential

GARP credentials are often prerequisites for senior-level positions, boosting your career trajectory, earning potential, and positioning you as a leader of your field.

Networking Opportunities

GARP supports a global network of FRM-Certified Professionals and SCR and RAI Certificate Holders that you can engage with for industry insights, career advice, mentorship, and potential job opportunities.

Global Recognition

GARP's programs are recognized worldwide, making them valuable credentials for anyone seeking international career opportunities. Employers across the globe acknowledge the high standards and expertise associated with GARP-accredited professionals.

Enhanced Career Prospects

Earn specialized knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to learning that can help set you apart in an increasingly competitive job market. GARP credentials can open doors to job opportunities in risk management and adjacent fields in and outside finance, that require risk-based thinking.

GARP's Flagship Certification

Financial Risk Manager (FRM^®)

Combining practical risk management knowledge gained from the FRM Program with a degree in accounting, computer science, data analytics, economics, engineering, finance, statistics, or other relevant areas of study can be valuable when applying for jobs in and outside the field of risk management. Passing one or both parts of the FRM Exam, during or immediately after your studies, will position you to stand out and speak confidently with potential employers about the importance of risk-based decisions. Benchmarked at a Master's degree in fourteen countries, the FRM designation can also be a passport to career opportunities across the globe.

Certificate Program

Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR^®)

Passionate about climate and making a positive impact on the environment? The SCR Program is a valuable source of knowledge for understanding climate change, sustainability, climate risk measurement and modeling, net zero and transition planning, and carbon reporting. By earning the SCR Certificate, you’ll be equipped to be a climate leader.

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Certificate Program

Risk and AI (RAI^™)

If you’re eager to embrace the power of AI while understanding how to assess and manage its risks, the RAI Certificate will keep you ahead of the curve, increasing your marketability in this rapidly evolving area by developing practical skills that can be applied in all organizations committed to integrating machine learning techniques and the latest generative AI applications in their business.

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