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  • ERPCandidate Guide

    2015

  • 1The ERP was developed in response to the growing need for risk

    managers who understand the breadth and complexity of risk

    across the physical and nancial energy markets.

    Whether you currently work in the energy industry or are inter-

    ested in transitioning to a career in energy, earning the ERP

    designation can help accelerate your career and professional

    development.

    Topics covered in the ERP Program are meant to improve your

    understanding of how global energy markets operate and inu-

    ence one another. This framework for identifying and analyzing

    a variety of energy risk-related issues, and can dierentiate you

    when being considered for assignments of increasingly higher

    responsibility.

    The ERP Exam is developed with a panel of leading energy risk

    practitioners whose expertise spans the full range of disciplines

    covered by the exam. Updated annually, the ERP curriculum is

    derived from current industry standards and practices. It creates

    a link between the physical and nancial energy markets.

    the ERP curriculum covers:

    Exploration, production, transportation, storage, rening, processing, and

    distribution of physical energy

    commodities

    Structuring and valuation of nancially traded energy products

    Identication and management of market, credit, and enterprise

    management risk

    The Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designation is the only global certification for risk professionalsin the energy field.

    ERP CandidatE GuidE | OvERviEw

  • The ERP Exam is a comprehensive, practice-oriented assessment that spans both the physical and financial markets.

    Test weights and question allocation are structured to create an exam that

    balances intellectual rigor against exam validity and reliability, two important

    characteristics of any professional certication exam.

    Enrolling in the ERP Program is straightforward; candidates register for the

    ERP Exam online via the GARP website. The ERP Exam is oered twice a

    year, in May and November. There are no educational or professional prereq-

    uisites to register for the ERP Exam.

    After achieving a passing score on the ERP Exam, a candidate must satisfy a

    work experience requirement in order to be certied. Candidates demonstrate

    a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in the area of energy

    risk management or another related eld including, but not limited to: trading,

    portfolio management, faculty academic, industry research, economics,

    auditing, risk consulting, and/or risk technology. A sample list of job titles

    that GARP uses for ERP certication purposes is available on our website.

    Once certied, ERPs are required to further their skills and knowledge through

    a mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. GARPs

    CPD program provides a formal means to meet the growing demands of

    their profession while ensuring the ongoing integrity of the certication.

    CPD oers ERPs a framework to remain abreast of industry trends such as:

    challenges and solutions in energy modeling and optimization of physical

    assets, enterprise risk management, fundamental supply and demand trends

    in physical energy commodity markets, and compliance with new accounting

    and regulatory initiatives. The CPD program requires 40 credit hours to be

    earned every two years.

    ERP Exam8 hours/140 questions

    demonstrate 2 Years Related work Experience

    CertiedEnergy Risk Professional

    Mandatory Continuing Education 40 hours/2 years

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  • in 2014 ERP candidatescame from 70 dierentcountries acrossthe globe

    2014: 1300+ registrations for theERP Exam

    Top 7 countries/regionswith the most ERPs: United States33%, UnitedKingdom10%, Canada9%,India7%, Singapore6%,Switzerland6%, Germany5%

    {organizations have had three or more registrations for theERP Exam since 2009

    400+

    Registration has grown

    an average of

    per year since 201017.5%&

  • 4GARPs Energy Oversight Committee (EOC), a panel of

    the leading energy risk practitioners worldwide, supervises

    the development of the ERP Exam. Current members

    include academics and practitioners with expertise in risk

    consulting, risk management, commodity trading, and

    quantitative analysis from both the physical and nancial

    energy markets.

    The ERP curriculum is developed in conjunction with the

    EOC to address the fundamental knowledge, skills and

    abilities necessary for professionals that manage risk in

    the energy industry. This body of knowledge is published

    in the ERP Study Guide. A more detailed summary of the

    key learning objectives associated with each topic are

    summarized in the ERP Program Manual.

    ERP Exam StructureThe ERP Exam is a pencil and paper multiple choice exam

    of 140 questions. The ERP Exam is eight hours long and is

    divided into two sessions of four hours each, the AM session

    and the PM session.

    Each session contains 70 multiple choice questions. The

    exam is oered exclusively in English, twice a year in May

    and November, in person at approximately 90 exam sites

    around the world. This approach ensures that there is

    fairness and consistency for all candidates globally.

    ERP Exam ContentThe ERP Exam is a comprehensive, practice-oriented

    assessment that spans both the physical and nancial

    energy markets. Candidates are expected to demonstrate

    an understanding of important concepts associated with

    several broad areas of study.

    The content and question allocation for the 2015 ERP Exam

    has been structured to balance intellectual rigor against

    exam validity and reliability, two important characteristics

    of any professional certication exam.

    The test weights for the 2015 ERP Exam are as follows:

    PHYSICAL ENERGY COMMODITIES AND ELECTRICITYtOtaL wEiGHt: 50%

    Mineral Rights and Project development (5%) Mineral rights and project development

    Project development and real options

    Crude Oil Markets and Rened Products (15%) Crude oil production

    Global crude oil benchmarks

    Crude oil transportation and storage

    Petroleum rening

    Unconventional Oil

    natural Gas and Coal Markets (10%) Natural gas properties, transportation and storage

    Global natural gas markets and price dynamics

    Global coal markets

    Electricity Markets and Renewable Generation (20%) Economics of electricity markets

    Cash markets for power trading

    Analytical tools and structured solutions for

    electricity markets

    Global market design

    Renewable generation, integration and project

    nance

    The ERP Exam: Structure and Content

  • Companies Employing the Most ERP Candidates

    FinanCiaL inStitutiOnS Barclays Capital

    Citi

    Credit Suisse

    HSBC

    JPMorgan Chase

    Morgan Stanley

    Standard Chartered

    UBS

    EnERGY COMPaniES BP

    Capital Power

    Constellation

    DTE Energy

    EDF Energy

    ENI

    E.ON

    Gazprom

    GDF SUEZ

    Hess

    Litasco

    RWE AG

    Shell

    Statoil

    TransAlta

    COnSuLtinG FiRMS Allegro

    Deloitte

    EY

    KPMG

    PwC

    Sapient

    PuBLiC/GOvERnMEnt aGEnCiES Federal Energy Regulatory

    Commission (FERC)

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    FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND RISK MANAGEMENTtOtaL wEiGHt: 50%

    Financially traded Energy Products (15%) Commodity trading and risk management

    Forward contracts and exchange traded futures

    Energy commodity swaps

    Options and option strategies

    Natural gas and crude oil market dynamics

    Regulation of nancially traded energy products

    data analysis and Market Risk (15%) Data analysis tools and applications

    Market risk tools

    Energy spot price formation

    Energy price volatility and modeling

    Credit, Counterparty, and Country Risk assessment (15%) Fundamental credit assessment

    Credit exposure metrics

    Counterparty credit exposures, pricing, mitigation and documentation

    Central counterparty clearing

    Wrong-way risk

    Country risk assessment

    Enterprise Risk Management and Business Ethics (5%) Enterprise risk management (ERM) framework

    Determining and communicating risk appetite and risk tolerance

    Quantitative and qualitative risk metrics

    Implications of E3 and a Complex Infrastructure System (CIS)

    The GARP Code of Conduct

  • 6Registration PeriodsCandidates can register online for the ERP in one of three

    registration periods: Early, Standard, and Late. There is a

    dierence in price between the three periods, which are

    detailed in the Fees section below.

    FeesWhen registering for the ERP Exam for the rst time,

    candidates pay an enrollment fee and an exam fee.

    The enrollment fee covers the basic costs associated

    with developing the ERP Program and administering the

    ERP Exam. Candidates are required to pay the enrollment

    fee when they initially register for the ERP Program.

    The enrollment fee is to participate in the ERP Program,

    not to sit for the exam. Additionally, the enrollment fee

    entitles you to a complimentary one year GARP Individual

    Membership (a US$195 value). Fees can be paid via secure

    online payment, by check (if drawn on a U.S. bank and

    payable in U.S. dollars), or by wire transfer.

    The Exam Fee is the cost to sit for a particular exam. This

    fee varies based on the registration period. Fees associated

    with each registration period are as follows:

    Early Registration: US$450 Standard Registration: US$575 Late Registration: US$750

    DeferralsAn ERP candidate may only defer exam registration once to

    the next test date. Please note:

    A deferral to the next examination date must be submitted by the last day of registration. For example,

    the last day of registration for the May Exam is April 15;

    for the November Exam the last day of registration is

    October 15.

    There is an administrative processing fee of US$100 that accompanies each exam deferral.

    This fee is payable by credit card only at the time of your

    deferral request.

    Suggested readings will change from year to year.

    More information on deferring the ERP Exam can be found

    on GARPs website.

    Registering for the ERP Exam

    In 2015, the ERP Exam will be offered on May 16, 2015 andNovember 21, 2015.

  • BEFORE REGISTRATION: A CHECKLIST

    Before registering for the ERP Exam, we suggest that you:

    Ensure that your passport or drivers license will not expire by the date of the exam, and the name on your passport or drivers license exactly matches the name under which you are registering for the exam.

    Only a current and valid passport or drivers license, which must include a photograph of the ERP candidate, will be accepted for identication purposes. GARP will not accept work/employer identication cards, voter identication cards, PAN cards, a learners permit or even a student identication card.

    The name on your passport or drivers license must be exactly the same as the name on your exam registra-tion. For example, the name cannot be used to register for the exam; Xuecheng Li would be the correct name to use to register using the phonetic alphabet.

    We cannot list all forms of identication that are not acceptable. This is why we only accept an original country-issued passport or drivers license for admission.

    Please visit our website for additional information on our ID policy, to ensure you are not turned away on exam day.

    Familiarize yourself with key ERP Exam deadlines.

    Learn about GARPs exam policies.

    Decide where to take your exam.

    Review, understand and agree to GARPs Code of Conduct and Candidate Responsibility Statement.

    Evaluate your need for special accommodations for Americans with Disabilities (ADA), or request an alternative exam date for religious reasons (RAD).

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  • 8Due to the sizeable amount of material covered in the exam, we suggest that

    you create a weekly study schedule to spread out study hours over an extended

    period. Cramming for the exam in the few weeks leading up to it is not recom-

    mended. The time needed for exam preparation will vary from person to person

    and will be based on a number of factors including an individuals professional

    experience, their general level of knowledge of the energy markets and reading

    comprehension aptitude. For past exams, a majority of candidates report

    spending anywhere between 150 to 400 hours preparing for the exam.

    Study Materials The ERP Study Guide summarizes all required readings for the ERP Exam.

    In addition, Key Concepts appear as bullet points at the beginning of each

    section of the Study Guide and are intended to help candidates identify the

    major themes and knowledge areas associated with a particular section.

    The ERP Program Manual was developed to assist ERP candidates in their preparation for the ERP Exam by outlining learning objectives and

    suggesting strategies for completing the reading material detailed in the

    ERP Study Guide. The manual also contains a sample 15-week study plan.

    It can be downloaded from the GARP website.

    Practice Exams are available and are free to registered candidates on the GARP website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to download and

    take the ERP Practice Exams. Practice Exams will provide candidates with

    a good sense of the question types to expect when sitting for the actual

    ERP Exam, and will allow the candidate to estimate how much time they

    can expect to spend answering individual questions. Each Practice Exam

    contains questions, answer keys, and detailed explanations for all answers.

    It is recommended that candidates mimic exam day conditions when taking

    each Practice Exam. Allocate 1.5 hours for each exam with only paper, pencil,

    calculator, and a timer.

    ERP ExamStudy GuideThe designation for risk professionals in the energy sector

    2015

    2015

    ERPProgram Manual

    2015

    ERPPractice Exam

    Preparing for the ERP Exam

    To help ERP candidates get ready for the ERP Exam, GARP provides studyresources, Practice Exams, and information on approved, third-party ExamPreparation Providers.

  • 9 ERP Core Readings and Course Packs. The ERP Core Readings cover risk management in both the physical and nancial sides of the global energy

    markets. Study areas include: the production, distribution and trading of

    physical energy commodities; the structure of worldwide electricity markets;

    the structuring, trading and valuation of energy-based nancial instruments;

    principles for modeling energy price behavior; techniques for evaluating

    and managing risk in the energy markets; and principles for evaluating and

    managing credit, counterparty, and country risk.

    Exam Preparation ProvidersSome candidates for the ERP Exam may wish to study the exam material

    with the assistance of an ERP Exam Preparation Provider. Exam Preparation

    Providers may oer courses online or in person.

    GARP provides a list of approved ERP Exam Preparation Providers on our

    website as a service to ERP candidates. Please note that GARP does not

    endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy of the products or services

    oered by providers of ERP related information, nor does it endorse any

    pass rates claimed by the Exam Preparation Provider. Further, GARP is not

    responsible for any fees or costs paid by the user to an ERP Exam Preparation

    Provider.

    Study GroupsWhile the ERP curriculum is designed to be a self-study program, many

    candidates nd that studying with their peers positively impacts their exam

    preparation. You can connect with other ERP candidates to form study groups

    by joining our Facebook or LinkedIn groups. Alternatively, many GARP Profes-

    sional and University Chapters now facilitate study group sessions that enable

    ERP candidates in the same city or region to meet each other and ask GARP

    Regional Chapter Directors questions about the exam.

    2015

    ERP ExamCourse PackVOLUME 1Mineral Rights and Project DevelopmentCrude Oil Markets and Refined ProductsNatural Gas and Coal Markets

    2015

    ERP ExamCourse PackVOLUME 2Electricity Markets and Renewable Generation

    2015

    ERP ExamCourse PackVOLUME 3Financially Traded Energy Products Data Analysis and Market Risk

    2015

    ERP ExamCourse PackVOLUME 4Credit, Counterparty, and Country Risk AssessmentEnterprise Risk Management and Business Ethics

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    Exam LocationsThe ERP Exam is a pencil and paper multiple-choice exam

    oered exclusively in English. This in-person approach

    ensures that there is fairness and consistency for all candi-

    dates, globally. While cities remain the same, locations

    within each city may change from year to year. A complete

    list of exam sites is available on the GARP website.

    IdentificationUpon your arrival at one of the exam sites, only a current

    and valid government-issued passport or drivers license,

    which must include a photograph of the ERP candidate, will

    be accepted for identication purposes. The name on your

    passport or drivers license must be exactly the same as the

    name on your exam registration. For more information, visit

    the GARP website.

    CalculatorsOnly GARP-approved calculators are permitted to be used

    at the ERP Exam. Use of a non-authorized calculator during

    the exam will result in the candidates answer sheet not

    being graded, and the candidate will receive no score

    for the exam. Candidates may not consult the operators

    manual for their calculator during the exam. Calculator

    memory must be cleared prior to the start of the exam.

    The calculators approved for use during the ERP Exam are:

    Hewlett Packard 12C (including the HP 12C Platinum and the Anniversary Edition)

    Hewlett Packard 10B II Hewlett Packard 10B II+ Hewlett Packard 20B Texas Instruments BA II Plus (including the BA II

    Plus Professional)

    GARPs calculator policy should be reviewed on the GARP

    website in advance of exam day.

    Prohibited ItemsIn order to maintain the integrity of the testing process,

    no cameras, mobile phones (including smartphones

    or iPhones), computers, pagers, headsets or PDAs are

    permitted. Additionally, baggage of any kind such as

    backpacks, handbags, tote bags, briefcases, laptop bags,

    luggage, carrying cases or pencil cases is not permitted in

    the testing room, although a designated area away from

    the testing room can be accessed during the examination.

    A full list of permitted and prohibited items can be found

    on the GARP website under Exam Center/Room Policies.

    Sitting for the ERP Exam

    The exam is offered in person at approximately 90 exam sites aroundthe world.

  • Duration of the ExamEach part of the ERP Exam is four hours long, for a total of eight hours.

    The AM session consists of 70 multiple choice questions and the PM

    session also consists of 70 multiple choice questions. You must sit for

    both the AM and PM sessions in order for your ERP Exam to be graded.

    Both the AM and PM sessions must be attended in a single exam

    administration.

    Scoring the ExamThere are no penalties for incorrect answers. The passing score is

    determined in conjunction with the Energy Oversight Committee.

    Exam ViolationsGARP seriously reviews each and every exam Violation Report. Here are

    some of the violations that have resulted in a Candidate Violation Report

    being led and, subsequently, a candidates exam not being graded:

    Candidate began the exam early Candidate opened the exam booklet early Candidate continued to write after the session ended Candidate brought a cellular telephone into the exam room Candidate was caught cheating Candidate violated GARPs calculator policy

    Exam ResultsExam results are pass/fail and are released via email approximately

    six weeks after the exam is administered. Candidates are provided with

    quartile results that enable them to see how they scored on specic

    areas relative to other candidates.

    What to bring on exam day: Exam admission ticket Current drivers license or

    passport approved calculator #2 or hard black (HB) pencils

    the following items may be carried in your pockets or in transparentplastic bags. Plastic bags must be placed under your chair andmay be accessed during the exam. wallet (or money purse) Calculator batteries Erasers Pencil sharpeners Eyeglasses Earplugs Medicine tissues Other medically necessary or

    personal items

    Food and drink containers may notbe opened in the testing room. allfood and drinks must be consumedoutside the testing room.

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  • Using the ERP to Build Your Career

  • Certified ERPs have a competitive advantage that provides them the opportunity to accelerate their careers across many facets of the energy space.

    Candidates who pass the ERP Exam demonstrate their understanding of

    the unique link between physical energy commodity markets and the nan-

    cially traded instruments, as well as their mastery in the measurement and

    management of energy risk.

    Candidate TypesEnergy Professionals Professionals in the energy space leverage the ERP certication to broaden

    their knowledge of the complex energy value chain, to sharpen their ability to

    identify, analyze and manage risk, and to remain abreast of emerging trends

    across the energy industry, particularly in areas where they have less direct

    professional experience.

    For younger energy professionals near the start of their careers, becoming a

    ERP is an excellent way to stand out among their peers while demonstrating

    a commitment to the energy industry.

    Career ChangersCareer changers, such as those individuals previously working in non-nance,

    non-risk, or non-energy roles, become ERPs in order to develop specialized,

    practical knowledge in the rapidly growing global energy space. Undertaking

    the rigorous course of study to become an ERP signals commitment to the

    energy sector.

    StudentsStudents with an interest in a career within the energy eld may elect to

    sit for the ERP Exam during or immediately after completing their studies

    in order to complement their prior coursework or to develop a base of

    specialized knowledge that was not available in their university curriculum.

    Students recognize the benet of signaling to prospective employers their

    dedication to learning about the energy marketplace through engagement

    in the ERP Program.

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  • 14

    Career BenefitsStand out to current and prospective employersWhether you currently work in the energy industry or are

    interested in transitioning to a career in energy, earning the

    ERP designation can help accelerate your career. Becoming

    an ERP demonstrates your commitment to the energy

    markets. It empowers you with a knowledge framework for

    identifying and analyzing a variety of risk-related problems

    across the energy value chain, while instilling condence

    to seek assignments with increasingly higher levels of

    responsibility.

    Join an elite groupERPs join a lifelong network of similarly-minded risk

    management professionals, allowing you to expand your

    professional career opportunities within the worlds of

    nance and energy. Candidates for the ERP designation

    work in a number of industries, including:

    Energy companiesincluding oil, power, natural gas and LNG, renewables

    Financial Institutionsincluding commercial and investment banks, asset management rms, hedge funds

    Consulting rms Technology rms Government agencies

    demonstrate your leadershipMastering the ERP curriculum requires discipline and repre-

    sents a signicant commitment to the risk management

    profession and energy markets. Because of this, ERPs

    are considered leaders in the industry with a strong

    commitment to professional excellence.

    Conrm your achievementsReal-world experience is an essential component of

    attaining ERP certication. Candidates are required to

    demonstrate related professional experienceso becoming

    a Certied ERP means considerably more than passing

    an exam.

    Enhance your reputationAll ERPs are expected to adhere to principles that promote

    the highest levels of ethical conduct and disclosure beyond

    following the letter of applicable rules and regulations.

    Employers know that ERPs will help safeguard their rms

    reputations.

    Join a Global NetworkERPs Come from 56 Countries:Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Cyprus Czech

    Republic Denmark France Germany Ghana Greece Hong Kong Hungary

    India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Kenya South Korea Kuwait

    Lebanon Luxembourg Malta Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway

    Pakistan Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russian Federation

    Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden

    Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Ukraine United

    Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America

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    Q. How much time is needed to prepare for the ERP Exam? A. Candidates preparation times will vary based on

    their prior professional experience level, academic

    backgrounds, and familiarity with the concepts tested on

    the curriculum. It is dicult to recommend a particular

    number of hours to dedicate to studying, but candidates

    should expect to commit to between 150-400 hours of

    preparation time.

    Q. How much work experience is required before sitting for the ERP Exam?

    A. There are no educational or professional prerequisites to sit for the ERP Exam. However, there is a professional

    experience requirement that must be fullled before

    candidates can become certied as an Energy Risk

    Professional. To review ERP certication requirements,

    visit the GARP website.

    Q. How quantitative is the ERP Exam?A. The ERP Exam is not meant to be a rigorous quantitative

    exercise that requires memorization of highly complex

    formulas. ERP candidates are, however, expected to

    have an understanding of fundamental quantitative

    concepts and relationships covered in the core readings.

    Candidates should be prepared to solve a number

    of mathematical calculations based solely on their

    understanding of these fundamental concepts. While

    we do not provide a list of formulas for the exam, in

    some cases, particularly for more complex or obscure

    calculations, information about terms or values within

    an equation may be provided to the candidate in the

    question.

    Q. what are my career prospects after becoming a Certied Energy Risk Professional?

    A. By choosing the ERP, you are selecting the only risk management designation in the world for energy

    risk professionals. As global economies continue to

    rebound and the world population grows, global

    energy requirements will expand, creating demand for

    highly trained energy risk professionals. Earning your

    ERP designation not only broadens your skill set, it

    demonstrates a standardized level of industry knowl-

    edge, making you a recognized leader in energy risk

    management.

    Q. what is the dierence between the FRM and the ERP? A. Many of the techniques used to evaluate and manage

    market, credit, and operational risk in traditional nan-

    cial markets have been adopted and applied to energy

    risk management. However, the factors that drive

    price formation, volatility, and risk in physical energy

    commodity markets are quite dierent from conven-

    tional nancial assets like equities, xed income and

    foreign exchange. In addition, forwards, futures, and

    swaps have been more heavily emphasized in the ERP

    curriculum given their extensive use in energy markets.

    Finally, the capital investment and highly leveraged

    physical facilities required in energy production, genera-

    tion, distribution and storage infrastructure creates a

    unique set of nancial, operational and safety challenges

    not found in the nancial markets. A unique curriculum

    that integrates knowledge about physical energy

    markets, nancially traded products used in energy

    trading and hedging activities, and risk management

    applications all characterize and distinguish the ERP

    from the FRM.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q. in what languages can i take the exam?A. The only language that the exam is administered and

    instructions read on exam day is American English. The

    ERP Exam is not oered in any other language. The

    dialect used in the examination is American English.

    GARP is aware that not every ERP candidate has

    American English as his or her native language. In the

    exam development process, GARP strives to ensure that

    questions are written in a clear, concise form and avoid

    the use of colloquialisms or other terms or phrases that

    may be unfamiliar to a non-native American English

    speaker.

    Q. do i have to be a member of GaRP to sit for the ERP Exam?

    A. No. Membership is not required to sit for the ERP Exam. However, you will receive complimentary membership

    privileges as an Individual Member of GARP for one year

    upon paid enrollment in the ERP Program.

    Q. is continuing education mandatory for Certied ERPs? A. ERPs are required to participate in the CPD program in

    order to use their ERP professional designation. The CPD

    program is based on 24-month cycles and participants

    are required to earn 40 credits each cycle. As a general

    rule, 60 minutes spent on an educational activity is equal

    to one CPD credit.

    Further information about the ERP Program and Exam can be found on GARPs website, garp.org/erp, or you can contact GARP

    directly with any additional questions at [email protected].

    Frequently Asked Questions

  • About GARP

    The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is

    the only globally recognized professional association for

    nancial and energy risk certication and education. In

    fullling our unique mission to elevate the practice of risk

    management at all levels throughout an organization,

    GARP sets the global standard through independence,

    expertise, and leadership.

    Founded in 1996, GARP is a nonprot, nonpartisan

    membership organization. GARP does not engage in

    political lobbying or donations, allowing us to be a true

    advocate for our Members and the risk profession.

    This independence enables us to develop, design, and

    administer certication programs that reect industry

    best practices. A volunteer Board of Trustees, composed

    of leading risk management practitioners from some of

    the most prominent global nancial rms and universi-

    ties, oversees our Association.

    From its inception, GARPs exclusive focus has been on

    risk management. Maintaining this focus has enabled

    GARP to develop unmatched expertise in risk, which we

    transmit globally through our professional designations.

    Through GARPs network of contacts derived from our

    more than 150,000 Members, we have access to the

    best risk practitioners worldwide. GARP also bridges

    the gap between academic research and real-world

    practice, maintaining partnerships with top universities

    and business schools.

    To calibrate and benchmark its understanding of the

    demands of the global risk management community,

    GARP also conducts formal job task analysis surveys to

    determine the knowledge, skills and abilities required to

    function eectively as a nancial risk manager around

    the world.

    GARPs global leadership status in nancial risk

    management education is independently validated

    by the rapid growth in the number of institutions having

    ve or more registrations for the FRM Program, as well

    as by the growth in GARP Membership to encompass

    members in more than 195 countries and territories

    worldwide.

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