ERP 2021 - PART 1

The highest professional designation for energy risk management.

The Energy Risk Professional (ERP) is the first globally recognized designation for energy market professionals. The ERP designation signals a mastery of the knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate the challenges of the rapidly changing energy markets. ERPs are employed globally by oil and gas companies, crude oil refinders, power generators, electric and gas utility companies, commodity trading firms, investment banks, consulting firms with energy practices, and regulatory agencies.

The ERP Certification signifies an energy professional’s ability to identify and measure risk across the energy value chain. Developed by leading energy practictioners, the course links practical, real-world knowledge of energy commodity markets with an understanding of price formation, financially traded energy products, and tools used to assess and manage energy risk.

Comprised of senior practitioners and academics in the field, Energy Oversight Committee oversees the creation of the Exam and program content.

 Dr. Lawrence Austen, Trafigura

 Ben Baglin, ERP EDF Trading

 Stuart Chaplin, Shell Trading and Supply

 Gordon E. Goodman, NRG Energy

 Dr. Vince Kaminski, Rice University

 Glenn Labhart, EOC Chairman Labhart Risk Advisors

 Alessandro Mauro, MKS (Switzerland) SA

 Peter J. O’Neil, Ancher Daniels Midland

 Dr. John Parsons, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Jonathon C. Stein, Hess Corporation

 Andrew Sunderman, Direct Energy

 Dr. Chris Strickland, Lacima Group

 Dr. Glen Swindle, Scoville Risk Partners

 Gary Taylor, British Petroleum

The ERP program is administered by The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), the only internationally recognized organization dedicated to the education and certification of risk professionals. GARP’s mission is to elevate the practice of risk management at all levels, setting the global standard for the industry through independence, expertise, and leadership. As the energy industry expands, the global ERP community continues to grow, matching the market’s demand for more highly skilled risk professionals.

About the training

As global energy markets become increasingly interconnected and awareness of the importance of risk management grows, it is important to distinguish yourself and your ability to add value to an organization. Earning the ERP ® signals to employers that you are committed to the energy industry and risk management, and that your knowledge of the physical and financial energy markets has been validated against industry standards. By joining the ERP ® community, you will become part of an elite group of skilled professionals sought after and employed by leading global energy companies, financial institutions, commodity trading firms, consulting firms, and market regulators.