There is a large and rapidly growing demand for professionally qualified financial risk managers- to-day. The Professional Risk Manager (PRM) is the global standard for financial risk managers. The PRM Certification, awarded by The Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRIMA), is committed to providing the highest standards of knowledge required for risk management professionals.

The Professional Risk Manager is:

• Highly sought professional risk management qualification.
• It consists of four separate modules and corresponding exam in each module:
• A candidate must pass in each of these four modules.
• Exams can be taken in one sitting or in four separate modules.
• Exams can be taken in any order over a period of up to two years.
• A candidate is required to register with PRMIA.

Courses

Financial Theory, Markets and Instruments 30%
Mathematical Foundations of Risk Measurement 20%
Risk Management Practices 30%
Case Studies, Standards: Governance, Best Practices, Ethics 20%

PRM Exam Overview

• Exam I : Finance Theory, Financial Instruments and Markets (120 Mins)
• Exam II : Mathematical Foundations of Risk Measurement (120 Mins)
• EXAM III : Risk Management Practices (90 Mins)
• EXAM IV : Case Studies, Standards: Governance, Best Practices, Ethics (60 Mins)

The exams are computer based and the questions are all multiple choice. The complete PRM exam consists of 120 questions. Exam questions are statistically validated to ensure the highest quality and fair evaluation of candidates.

Course Facts

Fees: BD 1200
Venue: Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
Duration: October 16th 2010 to June 15th 2011
Timing: Saturdays, 9.30 am -12.30 pm; 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Instructors: Experienced FRM/PRM Certification holders from the Industry and BIBF faculty