Online Course, Mock Exams & Notes

GARP Sustainability Climate Risk (SCR) Course 2026

Official Exam Prep Provider for the GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate. Includes bite-sized video lectures aligned to every learning objective, detailed summary notes, quizzes, and full-length mock exams.
Format
Online,
Self-Paced
Curriculum
Aligned with Official Syllabus
Completion Time
10 to 20 hours
Content
Videos, Quizzes, Notes, Mock Qs.
Access
1 Year Post Enrolment
Price
$
299  149

What you will learn

At Green Risk Education we make online learning easy. Our only concern is your passing your GARP SCR exam. Build your climate future right here.

Navigating Climate Transition - Physical Risk

Understand the impact of climate transition physical market risks on your finances. Discover strategies to protect your assets from rising costs linked to climate change.

Effective Strategies for Climate Risk Management

Explore effective strategies for climate risk management to protect businesses and communities against climate change impacts. 

Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements

Uncover the essentials of climate risk disclosure and its impact on financial stability. Learn how the SEC's regulations improve corporate transparency.

What's included in this course

Video lectures

Concise, exam-focused video lessons covering every topic in the GARP SCR syllabus

Study notes 

Condensed study notes designed for efficient revision, covering all key standards, frameworks, and investment concepts

Quizzes

Topic-by-topic quizzes to test your understanding as you progress through the material

Mock exam

Full-length mock exam modelled on the real GARP SCR exam format, so you know exactly what to expect on exam day
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Who this course is for

This course is designed for risk managers, credit analysts, sustainability professionals, and finance graduates looking to earn a recognised climate risk certification. It is also well suited to investment professionals and consultants who want to deepen their expertise in physical risk, transition risk, and climate-related financial disclosure frameworks.

We are an Authorised Exam Prep Provider

The GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate — officially the SCR — is a globally recognised climate risk certification awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). It covers the full spectrum of sustainability and climate risk, from physical and transition risk frameworks to climate scenario analysis, green finance, ESG disclosure standards, and regulatory approaches to systemic climate risk. The exam is computer-based and can be taken online or at a Pearson VUE test centre worldwide. It is widely regarded as the benchmark climate risk certification for finance and risk professionals, and is increasingly requested by employers across banking, asset management, insurance, and regulatory bodies.


Green Risk Education is an authorised GARP SCR Exam Preparation Provider, officially recognised by GARP to support candidates preparing for the SCR exam. However, it's important to clarify that while we are a recognized EPP, GARP does not specifically endorse or promote us, or review the accuracy of our educational offerings. They don’t endorse any pass rates that we or any other EPP may claim. GARP also does not assume responsibility for any fees or costs paid to us or any other EPP.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GARP SCR Certificate?

The GARP SCR — Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate — is a professional climate risk certification issued by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). It validates expertise in physical risk, transition risk, climate scenario analysis, green finance, and ESG disclosure frameworks. It is one of the most recognised climate risk certifications globally across banking, asset management, and regulatory bodies.

How long does it take to prepare for the GARP SCR exam?

Most candidates complete their preparation in 100–150 hours, as recommended by GARP. The Green Risk Education course is structured to help you study efficiently, covering the full GARP SCR syllabus through video lectures, quizzes, summary notes, and a mock exam — without wasting time on content that won't appear on the exam.

 Is the GARP SCR worth it?

Yes — particularly for risk managers, sustainability professionals, and finance professionals working in climate-related roles. The SCR certificate is increasingly requested by employers across banking, insurance, and asset management. As climate risk disclosure regulations tighten globally, holding a recognised climate risk certification demonstrates practical expertise directly relevant to your work.

What does the GARP SCR exam cover?

The exam covers foundations of climate change, physical and transition climate risk, climate risk measurement and management, climate scenario analysis, green and sustainable finance, ESG disclosure frameworks, and the role of central banks and regulators in managing systemic climate risk. The full SCR syllabus is available on the GARP website.

How hard is the GARP SCR exam?

The SCR exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions and requires approximately 100–150 hours of preparation. Candidates report that climate scenario analysis and physical risk measurement are among the most challenging topics. Green Risk Education's SCR course includes targeted practice questions and a full mock exam to help you identify and close knowledge gaps before exam day.

How is the GARP SCR different from the CFA ESG Investing Certificate?

The GARP SCR focuses specifically on climate and sustainability risk, making it best suited to risk managers, banking professionals, and climate risk specialists. The CFA ESG Investing Certificate focuses on ESG integration in investment management and is better suited to investment professionals. Green Risk Education offers dedicated exam prep courses for both certifications.
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