Just gave FRM L1 and thinking about doing SCR or CFA ESG. What would you recommend?
Hey everyone,
I just gave my FRM Part 1 exam and now I have some free time while waiting for the results. I’m thinking of using this time to do something related to ESG / sustainability, since I’m interested in exploring that area along with risk management.
I came across GARP’s SCR (Sustainability and Climate Risk) certificate, and since the exam is in October, I could potentially prepare for it during this waiting period.
But I’m also considering the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate (CFA ESG), and I’m not really sure which one would make more sense for me.
For someone who is currently a student and has FRM L1, what would you recommend?
- FRM + SCR vs FRM + CFA ESG, which combination is more useful?
- Is SCR actually valuable for getting internships/fresher opportunities, or is it mainly useful once you have some work experience?
- Which one has better recognition among employers in India?
- If I eventually want to work in risk management + ESG/climate risk, would SCR make more sense?
- Or would it be better to skip both for now and focus on something more practical like Excel, Python, Power BI, ESG projects, etc.?
I’m mainly looking to make good use of the time between my FRM L1 exam and the result, rather than just collecting another certificate.
Would really appreciate opinions from people who have done SCR/CFA ESG or are already working in ESG, sustainability or risk management.