CFE 101 Enterprise Risk Management
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Exam Essentials
2026 Exam Schedule
- November 2025
- March 2026
- July 2026
- November 2026
The Enterprise Risk Management course is the first part of the two-course sequence in the Corporate Finance and ERM practice area. It is required for candidates seeking to earn the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA) credential.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of CFE 101 Enterprise Risk Management, you will understand the following learning objectives:
- The foundations of ERM and be able to apply them to organizations;
- The types of risks faced by an entity and be able to identify and assess these risks;
- How an organization can articulate its approach to risk and how to assess risk and return trade-off;
- The approaches for managing risk; and
- The different concepts of risk capital, risk measures in capital assessment and techniques to allocate risk capital once aggregated.
How Should I Study?
As part of the evolution of the FSA pathway, the SOA is committed to improving your learning experience through better source materials. To study for CFE 101 Enterprise Risk Management, start with the syllabus and continue with the other materials, including the course strategy guide.
Syllabus Materials
- Syllabus with Learning Objectives/Outcomes and Readings – Nov 2025/Mar 2026/Jul 2026
- Course Strategy Guide – Nov 2025/Mar 2026/Jul 2026
- Introductory Study Note – Nov 2025
- Case Study (Available July 2025)
- List of Excel Functions that may be useful on the exam
- Workbook with Examples of Excel Functions
Syllabus Updates
- Any updates to the current syllabus will be posted here
Books and Study Notes
Supplemental Study Materials
- CFE 101 Relevant Past Exam Materials
- CFE 101 Guided Examples with Solutions
- Past Exam Questions and Solutions
- Study Methods