PRMTM Exam Preparation Resources

The Professional Risk Manager Handbook Series, 2015 Edition  is the only required study resource for the PRM exam. Study guides and training courses are also available to help you prepare for the PRM exams, but they are not required to pass the PRM exam. The PRM Handbook Series and supporting materials are designed for self-study.

Professional Risk Manager Handbook Series, 2015 Edition

The Professional Risk Manager Handbook Series, 2015 Edition  is the only required study resource for the PRM exam.

It will be provided in the Preparation Stage of the certification.

 
 

 

The Handbook Series and supporting materials are designed for self-study.

Exam Exam Name PRM Handbook Volume/Resource
I Finance Theory, Financial Instruments and Markets Volume I: Book 1 Financial Theory and Application
Volume I: Book 2 Financial Instruments
Volume I: Book 3 Financial Markets
II Mathematical Foundations of Risk Measurement Volume II: Mathematical Foundations of Risk Measurement
Digital Handbook Resources
III Risk Management Practices Volume III: Book 1 Risk Management Frameworks and Operational Risk
Volume III: Book 2 Credit Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk
Volume III: Book 3 Market Risk, Asset Liability Management and Funds Transfer Pricing
Digital Handbook Resources
IV Case Studies, PRMIA Standards of Best Practice, Conduct and Ethics, Bylaws Case Studies, PRMIA Standards of Best Practice, Conduct and Ethics, Bylaws
 

PRM 2019 Candidate Guidebook

The PRM 2019 Candidate Guidebook provides an updated overview of the exam including program design, dates and locations, fees and registration, exam format, exam syllabus, preparing for the exam and frequently asked questions.

PRM 2019 Candidate Guidebook
 

 

 

PRM 2015 Candidate Guidebook

The PRM Candidate Guidebookprovides an overview of the exam including program design, dates and locations, fees and registration, exam format, exam syllabus, preparing for the exam and frequently asked questions.

PRM 2015 Candidate Guidebook
 

 

 

Self-Study Guides

PRMIA provides this free resource as a tool for you to plan your preparation in a disciplined fashion.

The study guide provides you with key learning objectives, detailed guidance to specific pages and references in the recommended reading materials and estimated study times. It also includes sample questions on which you can evaluate your understanding of the texts.

 
 
Study guides are broken down by exam:
 
Exam Exam Name Self Study Guide
I Finance Theory, Financial Instruments and Markets Self Study Guide - Exam I
II Mathematical Foundations of Risk Measurement Self Study Guide - Exam II
III Risk Management Practices Self Study Guide - Exam III
IV Case Studies, PRMIA Standards of Best Practice,
Conduct and Ethics, Bylaws		 Self Study Guide - Exam IV
 

PRM Optional Online Training

PRMIA offers live, on-demand, and self-study programs for those who wish to reinforce their PRM studies.

PRM Self-Study:  Designed to complement the PRM Handbook readings, this self-study course combines video lectures with readings and assessments to offer the optimal study assistance.

Self-Study Training
 

Virtual Online Training Programs:  Designed to offer live or on-demand learning in a variety of topics that align to the PRM syllabus, PRMIA offers new virtual training each month.
Virtual Training

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