FAIR Training and Certification

For Cybersecurity and Risk Management Professionals

FAIR Institute Certification Program

The FAIR Institute has trained over 10,000 professionals globally since 2017. Choose from the FAIR Institute's Cyber Risk Certification Program, and Cyber Risk Management for Executives, a complementary online course designed for executives and senior leaders.

The FAIR Institute Certification Program is designed to build and validate the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to apply FAIR and assess, quantify, manage, and communicate cyber risk. Professionals at all levels can gain a practical, defensible understanding of measuring, managing, and communicating risk in financial terms through a structured learning path that spans foundational concepts to advanced applications.

The program includes role-based training and tiered certifications for Professionals, Leaders, and Executives, each aligned to key responsibilities in a modern cyber risk management function. By combining hands-on learning, real-world scenarios, and rigorous assessment, the FAIR Institute empowers individuals and organizations to make smarter, risk-informed decisions, improve program maturity, and align cybersecurity with business outcomes.

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FAIR Certified Cyber Risk Professional (CCRP)

The FAIR Certified Cyber Risk Professional (CCRP) Curriculum Bundle is the official training pathway to earn the FAIR Institute’s newest professional credential in quantitative cyber risk analysis. This program provides the full curriculum, hands-on instruction, and final certification exam required to demonstrate professional expertise in applying the FAIR™ model—the global standard for quantifying cyber and operational risk in financial terms.

The program is designed for cybersecurity and risk professionals, GRC and compliance practitioners, security leaders, and risk consultants seeking to demonstrate advanced competency in modern cyber risk quantification.

Requirements to certify include completion of all four required courses and successful completion of the final online exam.
The curriculum bundle includes:

FAIR Foundations
FAIR Cyber Risk Analysis
FAIR Mathematics
FAIR Cyber Risk Communications
Final Certification Exam

Investment: $2,995 USD

This curriculum replaces the original FAIR Analysis Fundamentals course and includes updated content on FAIR-CAM™, FAIR-MAM, and the Cyber Risk Scenario taxonomy.

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Upcoming Virtual, Instructor-Led Classes

FAIR Foundations

Upcoming Virtual Classes:
- Week of August 3
- Week of August 31

This virtual, instructor-led course is delivered two hours per day for five days. This curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR), the leading quantitative model for managing cyber and operational risk. Participants will explore the limitations of traditional risk management approaches and gain an understanding of how FAIR provides a structured, data-driven methodology for assessing and communicating risk.

FAIR Cyber Risk Analysis

Upcoming Virtual Classes:
- Week of September 14

This virtual, instructor-led course is delivered two hours per day for five days. The curriculum develops the core competencies required to perform quantitative cyber risk analysis using the FAIR model. This course provides participants with a step-by-step approach to analyzing cybersecurity risk scenarios in financial terms—enabling more informed business decisions.

Cyber Risk Communication and Reporting

Upcoming Virtual Classes:
- Week of July 27
- Week of August 17
- Week of September 21

The Cyber Risk Communication and Reporting course equips FAIR practitioners to translate complex risk data into insights that drive confident decision-making. Learn to present quantified risk in a way stakeholders understand, align reporting to different audiences, and deliver messages that inspire action across the organization.

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FAIR Institute Course Catalog

The FAIR Institute has trained over 10,000 professionals globally since 2017. Choose from the FAIR Institute's Cyber Risk Certification Program, a FAIR Third-Party Risk Management specialization, and Cyber Risk Management for Executives, a complementary online course designed for executives and senior leaders.

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For Business, IT and Cybersecurity Leaders

Cyber Risk Management for Executives

Taught by cybersecurity and risk management thought leaders, this complementary course is designed for executives to master cyber risk management using the FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) Model. Through five in-depth courses, learners will understand key concepts, practical applications, and governance strategies, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions and build resilient cyber risk management programs. Industry partners and real-world case studies are integrated to provide actionable insights and hands-on experience.

Learners engage in hands-on exercises that involve conducting FAIR analyses, utilizing risk modeling tools, and developing comprehensive risk management plans. These projects are designed to solve authentic problems, enabling learners to apply risk quantification techniques to real-world scenarios.