What is GARP?
What is the SCR® Certificate?
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), founded in 1996, is the world’s leading non-profit professional association for risk management education, research, and best practices.
With over 279,000 members in 195+ countries, GARP offers globally recognised credentials including:
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM®)
- Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®)
- Risk and Investment (RAI™)
The Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate equips professionals to assess, manage, and mitigate climate-related risks.
What you’ll learn:
- A comprehensive overview of climate risk management
- Climate science and net-zero strategies
- Green finance and risk measurement
- Scenario analysis and transition planning
Why it matters:
Developed in response to the growing demand across industries to integrate sustainability standards into operations and reporting, the SCR® Certificate reflects the urgency for organizations to address the challenges and opportunities driven by climate change.
Your advantage:
Earning the SCR® Certificate demonstrates verified expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related financial risks and connects you to the GARP SCR Climate Risk Experts Network — giving you and your organization a distinct competitive advantage.
The program is designed for:
- Business professionals integrating climate risk into strategy and operations
- Government and NGO professionals working in policymaking, regulation, and environmental planning
- Career changers transitioning into climate and sustainability roles
- Students seeking advanced climate risk knowledge and a globally recognized credential
GARP & the University of Sarajevo
In March 2025, the University of Sarajevo became an Approved Exam Prep Provider (EPP) for the SCR® Certificate.
Our trainers — all SCR® holders — bring real-world expertise and instructional excellence to the program.
Unlike GARP’s standard self-study package, which includes the SCR® Exam Book, our preparation courses provide:
Key Topics Covered in the SCR® Exam
Certification exams are taken online via the GRI Academy upon completion of required course bundles.
Training Delivery Formats
Benefits of Preparing with an Approved Provider
Ready to Get Certified?
Whether you want to lead climate risk management in your organisation, pivot into sustainability, or advance your career in ESG, the GARP Hub at the University of Sarajevo provides structured, high-quality preparation for the SCR® Certificate exam.
Meet Our Trainers
Our GARP Sustainability Hub programmes are delivered by GARP SCR® Certificate Holders of the University of Sarajevo. Trainers combine this globally recognised credential with hands-on expertise in climate risk analysis, scenario modelling, and transition planning.
Trainer Profile Cards:
- Name & Title (e.g., Prof. Jasmina Mangafić, Associate Professor)
- Certification (e.g., GARP SCR® Certificate Holder, IFRS FSA Credential, Recognised GRI Tutor)
- Area of Expertise (e.g., climate risk, financial resilience, scenario analysis, ESG risk management)
- Short Bio or Quote (e.g., “Helping organisations anticipate and manage sustainability and climate risks with evidence-based strategies.”)
Disclaimer
GARP does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by the University of Sarajevo of GARP Exam related information, nor does it endorse any pass rates that may be claimed by the University of Sarajevo. Further, GARP is not responsible for any fees or costs paid by the user to the University of Sarajevo nor is GARP responsible for any fees or costs of any person or entity providing any services to the University of Sarajevo. SCR®, FRM®, GARP® and Global Association of Risk Professionals™, in standard character and/or stylized form, are trademarks owned by the Global Association of Risk Professionals, Inc.
