FRM® Exam Details
The Global Association of Risk Professionals™ (GARP®) established the FRM designation to identify and recognize risk professionals who are qualified to make informed decisions based on current, globally accepted industry standards.
The FRM designation is recognized as the benchmark for financial risk professionals and has been adopted by companies to ensure their risk management employees are well versed in the latest financial risk concepts. Becoming an FRM boosts your credibility and respect from employers, peers, and clients and maximizes your personal and professional opportunities within the world of finance.
Body of Knowledge
Part I
A 100 question multiple-choice exam, the FRM Exam Part I focuses on the tools used to assess financial risk: quantitative analysis, fundamental risk management concepts, financial markets and products, and valuation and risk models. Part I is always offered in the morning and must be completed in four hours or less.
Part II
The FRM Exam Part II is an 80 question multiple-choice exam, emphasizing the application of the tools acquired in Part I: market, credit, operational and integrated risk management, investment management as well as current market issues. Part II is always offered in the afternoon and must be completed in four hours or less.
Exam Format
The FRM Exam Part I and Part II are pencil-and-paper, multiple-choice exams. They are offered solely in English, twice a year in May and November, at over 100 exam sites around the world.
Registration and Exam Dates
Final deadline exam registrations:
- Early - July 31, 2017
- Standard - August 31, 2017
- Late - October 15, 2017
Examination Dates:
- May 20, 2017
- November 18, 2017
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Requirements to Earn the FRM
Register to Take the Exam
Pass FRM Exam Part I
Register for Part II
Pass FRM Exam Part II
Demonstrate two years of relevant work experience
Please note that if a candidate elects to take Part II on the same day as Part I, their Part II Exam will not be marked by GARP unless they first pass Part I.
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