Financial Risk Management (FRM)
by Kredent AcademyKolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar |
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| Medium of instruction: | English |
About FRM
FRM exam is conducted by Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARPTM), which is a leader in certifying Risk Professionals. Members come from over 100 countries, and work in a variety of regional and global financial professions. FRM Certification is globally recognized and accepted benchmark for competency in financial risk management.
There is a clear need for change in Risk Management practices, as has been highlighted in the current financial crisis. GARPTM has updated its learning objectives significantly reflecting the relevant changes in its offerings.
Overview of FRM Exam
The exam is a two level, percentile based exam conducted in May and November. Any graduate or final year students are eligible to give the exam, though a minimum of two years experience in the area of financial risk management or another related field is required to get the certification.
Career Opportunities after Clearing FRM
Financial risk management is one of the hottest skill sets to have in the financial services industry today that offers excellent visibility and outstanding earnings potential. The profession has seen considerable growth over the past 15 years fueled by the complexity of financial products, increased regulation and recent notable failures.
The increasing awareness about Enterprise Risk Management in Corporate & Financial Institutions and Basel Implementation in Banks has created ample job opportunities for Risk Management professionals. A certified FRM® have requirements with Investment Banks, Commercial Banks, Asset Management Firms, Insurance Companies, Securities Regulators, Hedge Funds, Universities, Large Corporations, Multinationals and Credit Rating Firms.
FRM Registration
FRM 2011 registrations are. All individuals interested in appearing for the FRM® Exam must register on-line on the GARPTM. The exam will be held in Nov 2011.
How to prepare for the FRM Exam?
FRM Exam is an involved exam which is application oriented. It cannot be cleared by mere mugging of formulas or text. A reasonable estimate to prepare for the exam would be 200 hours. Depending on an individual's academic background and work experience, preparation for the exam would take approximately 3 months. GARPTM suggests that "FRM Core Readings" and the Phillip Jorian Handbook should be referred for preparing for the Exam.
You will need more than just a set of notes/assigned reading in getting you passed. Pristine have designed an Exam-focused Classroom Training Program to speed up your exam preparation by covering the major topics in the training, which can reduce your exam preparation time from 200 hrs to 100hrs.
Why FRM with Kredent Academy?
We provide Industry experts with specialized knowledge in each topic covered in the FRM exam, making the training experience practical and full of real life examples. This method of teaching clarifies concepts and provides students with a rooting in real business practices which is immensely helpful even after passing the exam.
What do Students Get for FRM Preparation?
- Online tests (1500 questions with explanatory answers) + 2 Mock Tests
- IIT/IIM Faculty with significant experience in Risk Management providing individual attention to all participants for doubt clarification/problem solving
- Instant feedback on the performance through online quizzes and classroom Tests
- Practical teaching method using presentation, examples, case studies and excel spreadsheets.
- Career Counseling and placement support (we have tie-ups with some of the best finance & investment banking firms)
- 24x7 Online Access to
- Course material (Presentations, Explanations, Models, Notes)
- Forums to interact with faculty & fellow students across the country
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Mumbai, Goregaon East (Branch):- 921, Corporate Avenue, Sonawala Cross Lane, Near Udyog Bhavan Goregaon East, Mumbai - 400 063 , Maharashtra, India
Kolkata, Salt Lake (Branch):- Kredent Tower J 1/14, Block – EP & GP, Sector V Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700091, West Bengal, India
Kolkata, Brabourne Road (Branch):- 4,Brabourne Road Passport Office Building (4th Floor) Brabourne Road, Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal, India
Kolkata, Gariahat Road (Branch):- 23/54 Gariahat Road 2nd Floor Landmark: Near City College Gariahat Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Bhubaneswar, Chandra Sekhar Pur (Branch):- Mahanee Complex 1st Floor, Near Petrol Pump Chandra Sekhar Pur, Bhubaneswar - 751016, Orissa, India
Kredent Academy
Kredent Academy is the unique concept where industry professionals have taken the onus of creating a strong knowledge bank in their area of expertise by bridging the gap between theory and practice and by incorporating the practical mode of imparting training.
Currently there is a strong prevalent disconnect with respect to the value that vocational courses add to the career of an individual. This results in a wide gap between graduates and employable graduates. Kredent Academy through its clear philosophy of “education meeting experience” emphasizes the need and relevance of structured real life training modules in multiple business verticals.
Our Strengths
- Real-time market study in live market resources
- Scientifically designed courses by a knowledgeable team, having market experience
- Training by subject experts from the industry
- In-house developed softwares to facilitate learning
- In-house developed question bank for various preparatory courses
- Web integrated model to support learning
- Relevant education to fulfill industry requirements
- Access to an exclusive in-house finance library
- Access to market discussion forums like OPTIONS CLUB
Study Methodology
- Real-time market study in live market set-up
- Scientifically designed courses by a knowledgeable team, having market experience
- Training from industry experts
- In-house developed softwares to facilitate learning, speed and accuracy
- Web-integrated model to support e-learning
- Relevant education to fulfill industry requirements
The core philosophy of providing the most practical knowledge on the subject in imbibed in each and every course module we develop. The following chart is the benchmark principal for all course modules.
Theoretical understanding of subjects becomes a very important part of the learning process. The following graph highlights the modus operandi of content coverage. First quartile of the course has more concentration on theory as we move to the last quartile the theory content is reduced and practical exposure increases.
