Financial Risk Management - I (FRM)

Target group

This training has been developed for risk managers, business analysts, accountants, central bank auditors, internal auditors and treasury consultants.

Goal and structure

For professionals working in risk management who need to be GARP-certified, the UvA Academy for Banking and Insurance (UvA ABV) offers this exam training. UvA ABV is a collaboration between NIBE-SVV and UvA and works together with the best teachers in this field, namely Tony Illis and Coen Streefland. The training prepares you for the high level of risk management used in the banking business. The training consists of 7 topics with a mock exam. During this training you will gain knowledge of the fundamental risks for banking institutions, government regulators, investment funds, consulting firms and financial services institutions around the world in their day-to-day operations. This interesting exam training is taught by highly experienced and professionally active lecturers. The lessons are practically oriented, highly accessible and provide excellent preparation for the final modular assignment.

Preliminary training

A level of higher professional education (HBO) is required.

Course materials

To prepare for the exam, GARP offers an online learning environment and books. You register for the GARP exam yourself, www.garp.org. You can order the study material from GARP. Please allow a delivery time of approximately 6 weeks for the book. Please note the GARP conditions: You have 9 months after your paid registration with GARP to complete the Financial Risk and Regulation program and participate in the exam. We recommend that you register with GARP only after you have received confirmation with the definitive start date of your training.