GARP : ERP Certification

Wondering if any one can provide me with some reviews on GARP (Energy Certifcation Program). I am calgary based Geophysicst, trying to get in Oil and gas Finance side by end of this year. No Finance background, but regular in analyzing financials statements of various O & G industry.

Questions : 1. CFA vs ERP?

  1. Any sugesstion on how to prepare for it ?

  2. Time needed for preparation based on your experience ?

ERP website quote " Candidates' preparation times will vary based on their prior professional experience level, academic backgrounds, and familiarity with the concepts tested on the curriculum. It is difficult to recommend a particular number of hours to dedicate to studying, but candidates should expect to commit to between 300-400 hours of preparation time."

Outline : Program Coverage – Physical Energy Markets •Exploration and Production (Petroleum andNatural Gas) •Crude Oil, Refined Petroleum Products,Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, Coal,Electricity, Alternative Energy – Financial Trading Instruments – Valuation and Structuring of Energy Transactions – Risk Management in Financial Trading – Financial Disclosure, Accounting, and Compliance

Thanks

5 Comments
 

I did the GARP ERP in May, I thought the material was great and covered an array of energy topics. It gave me a nice foundation to build on and allowed me to figure out what I would like to go more in depth with next within energy.

 

How come you guys think the CFA is better than the ERP for energy related finance positions? I'm a power trader and just took the ERP, must say I thought the material was very in depth ranging from E&P to risk management to trading and derivatives. Any other thoughts?

 

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