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FRM® Certification and Training
K MENA FRM® Certification
The FRM® certification is the most prestigious and rigorous financial risk management certification that gives you a real competitive edge over other risk or finance practitioners, which will inevitably reflect on your career prospects and opportunities.
Recognized in every major market, the FRM® is consistently in demand by nearly every major bank and firm in the world, and is awarded only to professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt to critical risk issues.
The FRM Certification training program by Kaplan Middle East & North Africa is approved by KHDA in the UAE.
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prestigious certification recognized by top financial institutions worldwide
Transferrable skills
Gain analytical and risk assessment skills applicable across finance, consulting, and corporate sectors.
Advance Your Finance Career
Enhance your career prospects in banking, asset management, and risk consulting.
Delivery Methods
Online training
Live Online is a virtual learning approach that offers traditional classroom training on a digital platform. The FRM online course is delivered by our full-time faculty, through identical study resources and arrangements as a live class.
Self-Study
Self study best suits candidates who would like to study on their own with the support of exam focused study materials. We provide a range of approved online and printed learning materials, that are written by our experts and help you prepare successfully for your exam.
Candidate Support
Access online learning resources and bite-sized tutor-led videos
Consult with expert faculty to clear queries via chat, calls, and emails
Build exam confidence with counselling and motivational sessions
Solve complex exam questions through dedicated sessions
Receive academic and career guidance from our dedicated Student Relations Officer
Engage and Network with Kaplan Alumni
Our Expert Trainers
Sheema Shiraz Ali, CFA, FRM, MBA
CFA, FRM, MBA
Sheema Shiraz Ali is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in various areas of banking and training in GCC and Pakistan. Having hands-on industry expertise in risk management, banking and regulatory compliance fields, gained through her career at the Central Bank of Pakistan, she also led numerous professional trainings in the areas of advanced financial management, management accounting, risk management and other similar domains with top professional training institutes in GCC.
Some of the topics Sheema specializes in include financial management, risk and governance, financial accounting, budgeting and forecasting, corporate finance and other specialized domains which are part of ACCA, FRM, CMA and CFA curricula.
FRM® Part I Preparation Program in Saudi Arabia
Fast Track Your Way to Earning the World’s Leading Financial Risk Management Certification
Under Saudi Vision 2030, financial risk management has shifted from a regulatory requirement to a strategic driver of organizational resilience. Rapid economic expansion and transformation across banking, investment, insurance, and government sectors are driving high demand for specialized professionals to navigate market uncertainty and guide sound financial decision-making.
Delivered in partnership with AlFaisal University, this program combines world-class learning resources, expert instruction, and proven exam preparation methodologies to help you succeed in your FRM® journey.
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Alfaisal University’s Center for Executive Education and Development.
33 days, part-time Start Date: November 1, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Schedule: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KSA time)
Blended (a combination of online and on-campus sessions)
English
October 27, 2026
SAR 16,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While the certification is highly regarded within finance and banking, many successful FRM® candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds including engineering, technology, data analytics, accounting, economics, mathematics, business administration, consulting, and others.
Yes. The majority of FRM® candidates are working professionals. Flexible learning options, recorded lectures, online study resources, practice questions, and structured review programs allow candidates to balance exam preparation with professional responsibilities.
FRM® certified professionals are sought after across a wide range of sectors where risk assessment, financial analysis, compliance, and strategic decision making are critical.
Common employers include:
• Commercial and Islamic banks
• Investment firms and asset management companies
• Fintech and digital banking organizations
• Insurance and reinsurance companies
• Sovereign wealth funds
• Government and regulatory authorities
• Management consulting firms
• Credit rating agencies
• Energy and infrastructure organizations
• Multinational corporations with enterprise risk functions
As organizations increasingly prioritize resilience, governance, and risk oversight, demand for FRM® professionals continues to grow across both public and private sectors.
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Alfaisal University's Center for Executive Education and Development. Participants who independently register for and successfully pass the FRM® examination will earn the globally recognized Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) certification, awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
Participants will receive access to all required digital course materials. Printed (hard copy) materials are not provided. Access instructions for the digital learning resources will be shared with participants prior to the start of the program.