A Complete Course in Risk Management

Held jointly by PRMIA & GWU, Executive Education Programs

Thursday Evenings*

January 13 - May 26, 2011

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

At GWU School of Business

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The Complete Course in Risk Management consists of eight modules. Register for all eight modules (the Complete Course) or for one or more of the individual modules.

1. Foundations of Risk Finance Theory - January 13 & 20, 2011
2. Analytical Foundations of Risk Measurement - January 27 & February 3, 2011
3. Financial Markets and Instruments - Monday*, February 7, Thursdays, 17, 24 & March 3, 2011
4. Market Risk Management - March 10, 17, & 24, 2011
5. Credit Risk Management - March 31, April 7, & 14, 2011
6. Operational Risk Management - Monday*April 25 & Thursday 28, 2011
7. Capital Allocation - May 5 & 12, 2011
8. Governance and Case Studies - May 19 & 26, 2011

What You Will Learn

Who Should Attend

This program is designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of risk management practices in those advancing their careers in financial risk management. The foundations apply across all sectors: banking, insurance, asset management, hedge funds, energy, securities, regulation/supervision and more.

Delegates who participate in the Complete Course and pass a final examination will be awarded a certificate from GWU Executive Education Programs and PRMIA. Please see FAQs below regarding any questions pertaining to the final exam.

Each delegate will receive a digital version of the Professional Risk Managers' Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Current Theory and Best Practices.  The Professional Risk Managers' Handbook is used in more than 105 countries, at 23 of the world's largest banks and at all ten of the world's largest financial institutions.  It also serves as the foundation of graduate level programs in risk management.  This digital material will be accessed via the PRMIA website.  PRMIA membership is required. 

Supplemental classroom notes will also be provided.

CONTACT:  (please note FAQ section towards bottom of this page)

Kristin Lucas, Training Coordinator, PRMIA, Email: kristin.lucas@prmia.org  Tel:  612-605-3849.

FEE:  The course fee is $5,500 (Complete Course).

DISCOUNTS:  The course fee is$5,000 for registrations received by December 10, 2010. Further discounts are given when two or more from the same company register for the Complete Course.  Contact Jill for more details.  For registration fees for individual modules, click on the module title above to be linked to that registration page.

Sustaining Members of PRMIA receive an additional $100 discount.  To learn more about Sustaining Member ship click here.

TO REGISTER: Click on Register Online in the upper left-hand margin or Download Enrollment Form or contact Kristin Lucas at 612-605-3849 or kristin.lucas@prmia.org.

Delegates can choose the Complete Course or individual course groups that fit their demands.  Delegates who take the Complete Course and pass a final examination will be awarded a certificate from GWU Executive Education Programs and PRMIA.

CANCELLATION: A refund (less a US$500 administration fee) will be made if formal notice of cancellation is received two weeks prior to the date of the event.  We regret that no refunds will be made after that date.  Substitutions may be made at no extra charge.

This program may be changed or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Will I receive a certificate?

All participating delegates will receive a dated certificate of completion with the GWU Executive Education Programs and PRMIA logos. This certificate and a letter indicating your final exam score will be mailed to you within two weeks of the completion of exam*.  If one chooses not to take the exam or does not pass the exam, a certificate of participation will be issued. 

What does the final exam consist of?

This exam is not the PRM exam and the passing of this exam does not result in the PRM designation. Click here to learn more about the PRM Exams.

Will I receive the PRM designation upon the completion of this course?

Attending this intensive training course does not result in the PRM designation/certification. However, all delegates will receive a certificate of attendance with the PRMIA and GWU Executive Education Programs.

Does the Complete Course prepare me for the PRM Exams?

The Complete Course in Risk Management is separate from the PRM program and does not result in delegates receiving their designation. This course can, however, be a beneficial tool for those preparing for the exams and delegates enrolled in the Complete Course in Risk Management will receive a hard copy of the Handbook. Please note that not all of the material in the Handbook will be covered. This course gives an excellent general overview of Risk Management and provides the theoretical grounding to enhance your career and improve your job performance.

What mathematical background is needed for this course?

This course takes a quantitative approach to risk management so a certain level of mathematical knowledge will be very beneficial. The mathematics background recommended for this course is similar to that needed going to an MBA program. It includes basic understanding of equations, what a variable is, the use of logarithms and exponentials, and some crude familiarity with mathematical manipulations at the GMAT level. Exposure to statistics, probability, and regression is a plus but not a requirement, as the course does offer a brief glimpse of some of these ideas in the first day.

 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

 As a participant in the CFA Institute Approved-Provider Program, PRMIA has determined that this program qualifies for 40 credit hours.  If you are a CFA Institute member, CE credit for your participation in this program will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary upon the report of your CFA member number to training@prmia.org.

This training course qualifies for up to 70 CPE credits.

PRMIA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.  Website: www.nasba.org.