About FRM course

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if someone is a graduate, is doing FRM worth it? (ps - not considering CFA)
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Course FRM
Full form Financial Risk Management

Eligibility Minimum graduation

Duration Exams will be conducted twice in a year

Fee Offered for exam $350

Course Type Certified Exam

Starting salary offered INR 900,000

Advance Courses Advance Certificate in Financial Accounting, Advance Certificate in Financial Statement Analysis

Employment opportunities Market Risk Manager, Regulatory Risk Manager, Commercial Risk Manager

The certification exam for financial risk management is held twice in a year by the council. Candidates will be certificated based on qualification through merit scores in the exam. Interested aspirants can appear for the FRM Certification Exam in May and November. Anyone can take this exam as there are no educational or professional requirements to appear for the FRM Exam.

FRM Course Duration
Based on the aspirant’s focus and dedication, it takes a minimum of 1 year to finish both the exams of the FRM course. Candidates can give the exams of FRM Part I and Part II in May and November. Also, there is FRM exam validity for 5 years from the date of registration. That means the aspirant should clear both the exams and get 2 years of experience, and acquire the certificate within these 5 years. However, to become a Certified Financial Risk Manager, aspirants must meet with the following outline of the program:

I think it is worth it considering the points mentioned above

Yes it is worth

Considering the increase of risk in all financial activities it is of importance as well to get an FRM Degree 

Yes you're right Prachi
At the age of 34 is it good to do FRM
Yes Hitesh I feel it is good to have FRM degree, I know a lot of people who are doing it now but make sure to consider your profile, is it gonna help you in the kind of work that you are doing.


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