PRM PAL Programme - PRMIA

Peter Skerritt & Associates
Derivatives & Financial Risk Specialists
PAL Programme for PRM
“We are still living in the dark ages of financial risk management, where
financial apothecaries face each new crisis with leeches, blood-letting,
mumbo-jumbo, or simple blind faith in the markets.”
- Professor Carol Alexander

What is the PAL Programme?
The PAL (Progress Assessment Library) Programme is an educational tool for
PRM candidates comprising a number of online tests and mock exams. It has been
developed by Peter Skerritt & Associates, an Approved Training Provider for the
certifications of the Professional Risk Manager’s International Association (PRMIA).
Candidates who use only the PRM Handbook to prepare for an exam are often
unsure of the types of questions to expect, and require an additional resource to test
and affirm their understanding of the material in a simulated exam environment.
The test and mock exam questions in PAL have been prepared by our expert faculty to
closely reflect the questions encountered in the PRM exam.
What have some of our previous candidates said about the
programme?
“The online tests provided by Peter Skerritt & Associates are really helpful in
preparing for the exam. They provide comprehensive coverage of the individual study
sections and provide a confidence boost in knowing that you have mastered that
portion of the work.”
“The mock exams provided are in some ways more difficult than the actual exam,
which improves your chances of passing the exam. The timed web interface mimics
the exam conditions, which help the learner to be prepared and comfortable for the
exam.”
“I found the mock exams very helpful and to be an accurate reflection of the actual
test. Both the mock exams and the section tests were invaluable in preparing for the
exam by highlighting areas of the work I didn’t know too well.”
What does the programme entail?
The programme comprises the following key features:
Online Assessment Tests
Candidates are provided with access to a library of online assessment tests and a
recommended study methodology contained in our Study Guide. Each of the tests is
presented in a multiple choice format and specifically addresses the learning outcomes
as they appear in the PRM Study Guides.
These questions have been prepared by our expert faculty based on their personal
experiences of the PRMIA exams.
Completion of a test is possible 24/7 and is immediately followed by a score and
detailed explanation of the answers with relevant calculations.
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Mock Exams
In addition to the library of individual assessment tests, we also provide candidates
with two mock exams per PRM exam, which reflect the precise duration and level
of difficulty of the real exam.
Upon completion of each mock exam, candidates receive immediate and detailed
feedback and model answers.
Is there a time restriction on access to the system?
No, candidates are permitted to write the tests and mock exams at any time following
registration, and there is no restriction on this.
There is, however, a restriction on the number of times the tests and mock exams can
be viewed, although we are flexible in granting extended access where required.
When may candidates enrol?
Candidates may enrol on the programme at any time and are welcome from any
geographical location.
What is the fee?
PRM Exam Fee
I USD 155
II USD 155
III USD 155
IV USD 95
I, II, III and IV USD 425
* South African candidates will be subject to a VAT charge of 14% as required by
law.
How do I register?
Please complete and return the registration form. Please include a copy of the
payment transfer of the relevant amount to:
Peter Skerritt & Associates, A/C 090554671, Standard Bank South Africa, Fourways
Crossing Branch, Code 009953, SWIFT SBZAZAJJ.
N.B. Invoices will only be issued on request.
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Professional Risk Manager PAL Programme
Registration Form
Please complete and sign this form, and then fax to +2711 884 4824, or e-mail to
admin@peterskerritt.com
1. Name:
2. Location (City and Country):
3. E-mail address (Work):
4. Employer:
5. Job title:
6. Number of years professional work experience:
7. Academic Qualifications – Tertiary level (University, College etc):
8. Professional Qualifications:
9. Highest level at which you studied mathematics:
10. Have you previously written any of the PRM exams?
11. Additional comments:
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12. Please tick the PRM exams for which you wish to enrol:
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III
Exam IV
Copyright Undertaking
I, the undersigned, understand that all physical and electronic materials received from
Peter Skerritt & Associates in the course of this study programme are protected by
copyright. Accordingly, I undertake not to copy or distribute these materials to other
persons, nor to allow anyone but myself to access the Peter Skerritt & Associates On-
line Testing System with my username and password.
Signed: Date:
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