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Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Certification | PMI
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PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
• Is a PMI-RMP Right for You? Is a PMI-RMP Right for You?
Is a PMI-RMP Right for You?
• Path to Certification Path to Certification
Path to Certification
• How to Prepare How to Prepare
How to Prepare
• Testimonials Testimonials
Testimonials
• Maintenance Maintenance
Maintenance
Is a PMI-RMP right for you?
Project risk management is an essential practice that boosts the probability of success, alleviating anxiety for stakeholders. You can prove your advanced knowledge and experience in risk management—even for large projects in complex environments—and set yourself apart with PMI-RMP certification.
The PMI-RMP is particularly suited to:
• Project Managers
• Risk Managers
• Functional Managers
• C-Suite Executives
Experts say that earning relevant certifications can boost your salary by as much as 20%. Source: Fortune.
Increase in risk management investment by organizations planned within the next two years.
1.5M+
PMI Certification holders worldwide including PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-RMP, and more.
About the Exam
Exam length
115 questions
Exam time
150 minutes
Languages
• English
• Arabic
• Chinese (Simplified)
1 Check eligibility
Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-RMP certification requirements:
Set A requirements
• High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
• 36 months/3 years project risk management experience within the last 5 years
• 40 hours of project risk management education
Set B requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
• 24 months/2 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
• 30 hours of project risk management education
Set C requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
• 12 months/1 year of project risk management experience within the past 5 years
• 30 hours of project risk management education
2 Complete the application
Follow the steps below for a smooth application process:
Gather your application materials
Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process:
• Projects you’ve led
• Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects
• Training you’ve completed
• Institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours
Additional tips
• Take your time, or even a break. You can save the application as you go and come back to it whenever you’re ready.
• Describe your role and responsibilities on the project, not the project itself.
• If you’re selected for an eligibility audit, don’t worry; it's part of the process. Just confirm your eligibility by providing: Copy of degree Verification of experience signed by supervisor Certification or proof of project management experience
• Copy of degree
• Verification of experience signed by supervisor
• Certification or proof of project management experience
3 Pay and schedule the exam
Your application was accepted. What’s next?
First, congratulations!
You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.
Verify your identity
PMI has partnered with Persona to verify the authenticity of certification candidates. You may need to capture a:
Selfie
Government-issued photo ID.
Share a current, valid ID with English characters/translation, your photo, and your signature. Examples of acceptable forms of ID:
• Driver’s license
• Military ID
• Passport
• National identification card
Schedule your exam
After you pay, you can schedule your exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling:
• You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online
• You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass
4 Study for the exam
Prepare for your PMI-RMP exam day.
While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.
Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.
5 Take the exam
Countdown to exam day.
At a glance:
• 150 minutes
• 115 questions
• Offered in 3 languages
Associated exam content
• Risk Strategy and Planning 22%
• Risk Identification 23%
• Risk Analysis 23%
• Risk Response 13%
• Monitor and Close Risk 19%
View FAQs
Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-RMP certification requirements:
Set A requirements
• High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
• 36 months/3 years project risk management experience within the last 5 years
• 40 hours of project risk management education
Set B requirements
• Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
• 24 months/2 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
• 30 hours of project risk management education
Set C requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
• 12 months/1 year of project risk management experience within the past 5 years
• 30 hours of project risk management education
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How to prepare for the PMI-RMP exam
Explore the multiple study aids we offer to get you exam day ready.
PMI members receive exclusive savings on exam prep.
• eLearning Instructor-Led PMI-RMP® Exam Prep Courses Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose from online or in-person courses, gain expert instruction, and stay on track. Learn More
Instructor-Led PMI-RMP® Exam Prep Courses
Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose from online or in-person courses, gain expert instruction, and stay on track.
• Publication Free for Members Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide – First Edition Practice Guide Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide – First Edition focuses on the “what” of risk management and applies risk management principles to the portfolio, program, and project domains. Learn More
Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide – First Edition
Practice Guide
• Publication Free for Members PMBOK® Guide PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management. Learn More
PMBOK® Guide
PMI Standard
Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management.
• When there are many highly qualified candidates in the job market, my PMI-RMP® gives me a competitive advantage in showing to potential employers my credibility and experience in risk management to help enhance company success. Vienna Yeung When there are many highly qualified candidates in the job market, my PMI-RMP® gives me a competitive advantage in showing to potential employers my credibility and experience in risk management to help enhance company success. Vienna Yeung
When there are many highly qualified candidates in the job market, my PMI-RMP® gives me a competitive advantage in showing to potential employers my credibility and experience in risk management to help enhance company success.
When there are many highly qualified candidates in the job market, my PMI-RMP® gives me a competitive advantage in showing to potential employers my credibility and experience in risk management to help enhance company success.
As my job basically relies on Corporate Risk Management and Strategic alignment, PMI-RMP improved my footprint on the field of Program management, by providing all the required knowledge and different scenarios.
As my job basically relies on Corporate Risk Management and Strategic alignment, PMI-RMP improved my footprint on the field of Program management, by providing all the required knowledge and different scenarios.
Studying and getting PMI-RMP® provided me another approach project management: being better prepared regarding risks allows you to be more peaceful when something critical happens, and consequently more efficient.
Studying and getting PMI-RMP® provided me another approach project management: being better prepared regarding risks allows you to be more peaceful when something critical happens, and consequently more efficient.
As a PMI-RMP® certified professional, I confidently navigate uncertainty, transforming risks into stepping stones toward achievement. My PMI certifications have opened doors and empowered me to make a real impact in my projects.
As a PMI-RMP® certified professional, I confidently navigate uncertainty, transforming risks into stepping stones toward achievement. My PMI certifications have opened doors and empowered me to make a real impact in my projects.
Maintaining your PMI-RMP certification
Earning your PMI-RMP certification is a big step - maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PMI-RMP holders need to earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:
• Learning
• Teaching others
• Presenting
• Reading
• Volunteering
• Content creating
Learn More About Maintaining
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