6-Week GARP SCR Study Roadmap: Daily Tasks & Key Milestones

Kateryna Myrko
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With only six weeks until the October 18 – November 1 2025 SCR® Exam window, a structured study plan is crucial to cover all ten curriculum topics and maximize your chances of success. This guide lays out the SCR Exam structure, topic weightings, and a day-by-day, week-by-week roadmap—balancing concept mastery, quantitative drills, case-study practice, and regular self-assessment. By following this latest, exam-specific schedule and leveraging best practices in active recall and spaced repetition, you’ll enter the exam room confident and fully prepared.

Exam Structure & Topic Weightings GARP SCR Study Roadmap

The GARP SCR® Exam consists of 90 equally weighted multiple-choice questions, including two case studies, administered over 4 hours, with a pass/fail grading system. Candidates are recommended to devote 100–150 hours of study to master the material. The ten curriculum topics and their approximate question weightings are:

Foundations of Climate Change (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Sustainability (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Climate Change Risk (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Sustainability & Climate Policy, Culture & Governance (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Green & Sustainable Finance: Markets & Instruments (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Climate Risk Measurement & Management (12–15 questions; ~13–17%)
Climate Models & Scenario Analysis (8–12 questions; ~9–13%)
Net Zero (3–5 questions; ~3–6%)
Climate & Nature Risk Assessment (3–5 questions; ~3–6%)
Transition Planning & Carbon Reporting (3–5 questions; ~3–6%)

Understanding these weightings will help allocate your study time effectively and ensure no area is under-covered. GARP SCR Study Roadmap

6-Week Study Roadmap

Week 1 (August 4–10): Foundations & Sustainability

Objective: Build a solid conceptual base in climate science and sustainability principles.

Mon–Tue: Read Chapter 1: Foundations of Climate Change in the official SCR eBook and annotate key scientific terms and their financial implications
Wed–Thu: Read Chapter 2: Sustainability, contrasting environmental vs. social aspects in corporate disclosures
Fri: Create 50 flashcards covering core definitions (e.g., GHG scopes, SDG linkages).
Sat: Complete 20 practice questions on Modules 1–2; review incorrect answers in detail.
Sun: Conduct a self-quiz on Week 1 flashcards; aim for ≥ 85% retention.

Week 2 (August 11–17): Climate Risk & Governance

Objective: Master risk classification and governance frameworks.

Mon–Tue: Study Chapter 3: Climate Change Risk, distinguishing physical, transition, and liability risks.
Wed: Read Chapter 4: Sustainability & Climate Policy, Culture & Governance, focusing on TCFD and NGFS roles
Thu: Build a comparison table: TCFD vs. NGFS vs. ISSB governance scopes.
Fri: Tackle 25 practice questions on Modules 3–4; target ≥ 75% accuracy.
Sat: Analyze a governance case study from a real company’s sustainability report.
Sun: Review mind map summarizing Weeks 1–2; refresh flashcards.

Week 3 (August 18–24): Green Finance & Risk Measurement

Objective: Deep dive into sustainable finance instruments and risk quantification.

Mon–Tue: Cover Chapter 5: Green & Sustainable Finance, detailing green bonds, SLBs, and carbon markets
Wed–Thu: Study Chapter 6: Climate Risk Measurement & Management, focusing on climate-adjusted VaR, stress testing, and sensitivity analyses
Fri: Build two Excel mini-models: (1) green bond yield curve; (2) simplified climate-adjusted VaR.
Sat: Complete 30 practice questions on Modules 5–6; log time per question.
Sun: Host a peer review of your models and assumptions.

Week 4 (August 25–31): Scenario Analysis & Net Zero

Objective: Gain fluency in forward-looking analyses and decarbonization strategies.

Mon: Read Chapter 7: Climate Models & Scenario Analysis, summarizing RCPs, SSPs, and IEA NZE scenarios
Tue: Map scenario outputs (e.g., temperature pathways) to financial impacts (e.g., stranded assets).
Wed: Study Chapter 8: Net Zero, including target-setting frameworks and offset mechanisms
Thu: Draft a 3-year net-zero transition plan for a hypothetical energy firm using GHG Protocol guidelines.
Fri: Solve 25 practice questions on Modules 7–8 under timed conditions.
Sat: Write a 500-word timed case study analyzing a scenario’s financial impacts.
Sun: Flashcard blitz on scenario-analysis and net-zero terminologies.

Week 5 (September 1–7): Emerging Topics & Integration

Objective: Cover lower-weight modules and synthesize all concepts.

Mon: Read Chapter 9: Climate & Nature Risk Assessment, focusing on biodiversity metrics garp.org.
Tue: Read Chapter 10: Transition Planning & Carbon Reporting, emphasizing reporting standards.
Wed: Develop an integrated case study covering Chapters 1–10, outlining key risks and mitigation strategies.
Thu: Take a full 90-question timed quiz (4 hours); no breaks.
Fri: Analyze quiz performance; identify two weakest modules.
Sat: Deep-dive with 20 targeted practice questions on each weak area.
Sun: Peer-teach your weak topics to a study partner; consolidate understanding.

Week 6 (September 8–14): Final Review & Logistics

Objective: Cement knowledge, refine exam technique, and finalize logistics.

Mon: Flashcard marathon covering all ten chapters; aim for ≥ 90% accuracy.
Tue: Full-length practice exam under strict exam conditions.
Wed: Drill 50 mixed-module questions in 2.5 hours to finesse pacing.
Thu: Finalize and rehearse your exam-day checklist (ID, calculator, timing plan).
Fri: Light review of summary sheets; practice stress-management techniques.

Exam-Day Preparation

Arrive Early: Be at the Pearson VUE center 30 minutes before your appointment
Bring Essentials: Two forms of ID, admission ticket, approved calculator (e.g., HP 12C).
Time Allocation: Reserve ~3 hours for multiple-choice questions and ~1 hour for the two case studies.
Buffer: Use the last 10–15 minutes to review flagged items.

Study Best Practices

Active Recall: Review flashcards daily, using spaced-repetition intervals.
Deliberate Practice: Set clear objectives for each study session (e.g., “Master VaR adjustments”).
Peer Accountability: Schedule weekly check-ins with a study partner or group.
Resource Integration: Utilize GARP’s official SCR Candidate Guide, FGWPro® question bank, and reputable third-party case studies.
Content Updates: Monitor GARP’s website for any late-breaking curriculum changes or candidate-guide addenda.

By rigorously adhering to this six-week, topic-weighted roadmap—anchored in the latest SCR exam structure and study recommendations—you’ll maximize your readiness and confidence for the October 2025 Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate Exam.

Good luck!

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