Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
đź“ś Designation Highlights
- FRM® – Financial Risk Manager: GARP’s flagship designation, recognized globally for expertise in market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk across financial institutions.
- GARP-SCR® – Sustainability and Climate Risk 🏆 2025 Winner — IDL Insurance Designation of the Year : Focuses on climate-related financial risk, ESG frameworks, and sustainability reporting for professionals across industries.
- RAI™ – Risk and AI Certificate: A newer credential addressing AI-driven risk, machine learning governance, and responsible deployment of emerging technologies.
🧠Overview
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is the world’s leading professional organization for risk managers. Founded in 1996, GARP provides internationally recognized certifications, research, and education programs that advance the practice of risk management across financial services, energy, sustainability, and technology sectors.
GARP’s certifications—including the FRM®, SCR®, and RAI™—are designed to equip professionals with the analytical, regulatory, and strategic tools needed to manage risk in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The association also offers foundational courses in financial risk and regulation, and maintains a robust content library through its Risk Insights platform.
🤝 Community & Support
GARP supports a global network of over 279,000 members across 195 countries. Members gain access to exclusive research, benchmarking tools, webinars, and regional chapters. GARP hosts the annual Risk Convention and collaborates with regulators, academic institutions, and industry leaders to promote best practices and thought leadership in risk management.
đź“ś Designation Highlights (Recap)
Website: garp.org
Founded: 1996
Headquarters: Jersey City, NJ, United States
Phone: 800-770-4277
Credential Focus: Financial risk, climate risk, AI governance, regulatory frameworks
Flagship Designations: FRM®, SCR®, RAI™
