FRM
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FRM® EXAM
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CAIA® PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FRM® EXAM DETAILS
FRM® EXAM REGISTRATION
STUDY PACKAGES
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FRM® Program Overview
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FRM® EXAM DETAILS
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2016
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Exam Dates: May 21, 2016 | November 19, 2016
2016 FRM® Exam Details
Part I
Part II
100 multiple-choice questions
80 multiple-choice questions
Test Session: 8 am–12 pm ET
Test Session: 2 pm–6 pm ET
250 recommended hours of study
250 recommended hours of study
Topics:
Topics:
• Foundations of Risk Management
• Market Risk Measurement and Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Credit Risk Measurement and Management
• Financial Markets and Products
• Operational and Integrated Risk Management
• Valuation and Risk Models
• Risk Management and Investment Management
• Current Issues in Financial Markets
Part I Exam Topics and Weights
Part II Exam Topics and Weights
The 2016 Part I FRM Exam, consisting of 100 multiple-choice
The 2016 Part II FRM Exam, consisting of 80 multiple-choice
questions, tests a candidate’s knowledge base in four main topic
questions, tests a candidate’s knowledge base in five main topic
areas. These topics by weight include:
areas. These topics by weight include:
Part II Topic Outline
Part I Topic Outline
Topics Covered
Exam Weight
Foundations of Risk Management
20%
Quantitative Analysis
20%
Financial Markets and Products
30%
Valuation and Risk Models
30%
Topics Covered
Exam Weight
Market Risk Measurement and Management
25%
Credit Risk Measurement and Management
25%
Operational and Integrated Risk Management
25%
Risk Management and Investment Management
15%
Current Issues in Financial Markets
10%
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Enroll and Register in the FRM® Program
To enter into the FRM® Program, candidates must pay a one-time enrollment fee and the required
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exam fees for each part.
1. Registration
Register for the Part I and/or Part II Exam:
May Dates and Fees
Registration Deadlines
November Dates and Fees
Returning & Enrolled
Candidates*
New Candidates
Registration Deadlines
New Candidates
Returning & Enrolled
Candidates*
Early Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Early Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Dec 1, 2015–Jan 31, 2016
Exam Fee: $350
Exam Fee: $350
May 1–Jul 31, 2016
Exam Fee: $350
Exam Fee: $350
TOTAL: $650
TOTAL: $350
TOTAL: $650
TOTAL: $350
Standard Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Standard Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Feb 1–Feb 29, 2016
Exam Fee: $475
Exam Fee: $475
Aug 1–Aug 31, 2016
Exam Fee: $475
Exam Fee: $475
TOTAL: $775
TOTAL: $475
TOTAL: $775
TOTAL: $475
Late Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Late Registration
Enrollment Fee: $300
Enrollment Fee: N/A
Mar 1–Apr 15, 2016
Exam Fee: $650
Exam Fee: $650
Sep 1–Oct 15, 2016
Exam Fee: $650
Exam Fee: $650
TOTAL: $950
TOTAL: $650
TOTAL: $950
TOTAL: $650
Exam Date: May 21, 2016
Exam Date: November 19, 2016
2. Exam Locations
Select Your Exam Site
For the 2016 FRM Exams, there are approximately 90 exam sites
in 51 countries. Both Part I and Part II are offered at all locations.
For a complete up-to-date listing and to choose your exam site,
please click here.
3. Study for the Exam
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* All prices are listed in U.S. dollars and include the $150 GARP enrollment/membership fee required of all candidates. Membership is good for
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Early Season Discount Price
Offer valid through February 18, 2016
FRM® EXAM REGISTRATION
STUDY PACKAGES
PremiumPlus™
Package
$799
Premium
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Package
$599
Essential Self
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$399
$639
$479
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2016
EXPERT INSTRUCTION
Online Review Workshop Package
-Online Review Workshop
-Schweser Mock Exam
-Schweser’s Secret Sauce®*
Live Online Weekly Class
SchweserPro™ QBank
SchweserNotes™*
Schweser's QuickSheet*
Practice Exams
Schweser Study Calendar
Ask Your Instructor
Instructor-Led Office Hours
Candidate Resource Library
Schweser PassProtection™ †
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VitalSource® for SchweserNotes™, Schweser’s QuickSheet, and Schweser’s Secret Sauce®.
† Receive up to 50% off 2017 Premium and PremiumPlus™ packages if you do not pass the 2016 exam.
PassProtection™ cannot be combined with any other discount. You must call Customer Service to
redeem.
Instruction Packages
• P
remiumPlus™ Package:
Our most comprehensive package includes everything you need
to prepare, practice, and perform for the FRM® Exam. Efficient,
effective study tools…expert instruction and guidance…plus a
final review to reinforce everything you’ve learned just before
exam day for maximum confidence.
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this package is right for you. In addition to expert instruction
through real-time, interactive webcasts, you also receive our
complementary study tools that instill the critical topics covered
in class.
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Schweser Instruction
Live Online Weekly Class*
Live Online Weekly Class
Included in the PremiumPlus™ and Premium Instruction Packages
This live webcast brings structure and focus to any FRM® study plan. Our
expert instructors know the FRM curriculum and how to prepare for the
exam. You will learn critical concepts quickly, gain knowledge from an
May
Part I
Mondays 12:30–3:30 pm ET
February 22–April 25
Part II
Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm ET
February 24–April 27
industry expert, and stay actively engaged in the FRM curriculum with:
• 3-hour sessions of intensive FRM instruction for 10 weeks
• On-demand review of sessions anytime, anywhere
• Ability to review instructor’s slides prior to or after each session
November
• I nstant feedback from the instructor during lecture and
Q&A sessions
Part I
Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm ET
August 23–October 25
• Q
uizzes, problem solving, and sample exam questions
to reinforce key concepts
Part II
Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm ET
August 25–October 27
Online Review Workshop*
Online Review Workshop
Included in the Online Review Workshop Package
Most candidates spend months studying for the FRM Exam. This
live webcast allows you to conditionally finish your exam prep.
Specifically created for late-season preparation, this interactive
online review occurs days before the exam and gives exactly what you
need in order to build your confidence to perform effectively on the
FRM Exam. The workshop provides:
• 8 hours of review with instant feedback during Q&A sessions
• The opportunity to develop an overall exam-day strategy
May
Part I
Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:30 pm–4:30 pm ET
May 3, 4
Part II
Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:30 pm–4:30 pm ET
May 10, 11
November
Part I
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET
October 29, 30
Part II
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET
November 5, 6
• Coverage of key concepts and strategies
• The opportunity to develop an overall exam-day strategy
• Coverage of key concepts and formulas
*A
rchives of the Live Online Weekly Class and Online Review Workshop will
be available until May 31, 2016, for May courses and November 30, 2016, for
November courses.
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