Risks present challenges. Unmanaged, they can result in delays, expense, missed objectives and even project failure. But managed well they can offer a competitive advantage and even opportunities. Risk management is an essential aspect of all organizational activities. Validate your skills and become the risk specialist your organization needs.
Updated in 2022, the PMI-RMP certification now includes agile and hybrid environments as well as enterprise-level risks a project manager need to consider.
PMI-RMP certification positions you to:
Identify problems before they occur.
Assess project risks.
Mitigate threats.
Maximize results and meet deadlines.
Leverage – and even cause – opportunities.
Save resources for your project and your organization.
If you are a project manager, risk manager, functional manager or C-suite executive, PMI-RMP certification sets you apart.
If you have advanced knowledge and experience in risk management, or if you are a project manager focused on project risk management, including for large projects in complex environments, then the PMI-RMP® is an excellent choice for you.
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent)
36 months of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
40 hours of project risk management education
OR
Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent)
24 months of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
30 hours of project risk management education
The 115-question exam is available in person and online in English and Arabic.
To maintain your PMI-RMP, you must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in risk management topics every three years.
Member: $416.00
Non-member: $536.00
The PMI-RMP (Project Management Institute - Risk Management Professional) exam content outline is as follows:
I. Introduction
Overview of the PMI-RMP exam
The role of a risk management professional
Exam format and scoring
II. Risk Management Framework
Definition of risk management
Risk management process
Risk management standards and guidelines
III. Risk Management Planning
Development of risk management plan
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Risk management roles and responsibilities
IV. Risk Identification
Identification techniques and tools
Risk categorization and prioritization
Documentation and communication
V. Qualitative Risk Analysis
Probability and impact assessment
Risk rating scales and matrices
Risk data quality assessment
VI. Quantitative Risk Analysis
Data gathering and representation techniques
Probability distributions and statistical analysis
Monte Carlo simulation
VII. Risk Response Planning
Response strategies
Contingency planning
Risk ownership and accountability
VIII. Risk Monitoring and Control
Risk monitoring process
Risk audits and reviews
Change management
IX. Stakeholder Engagement
Communication planning
Stakeholder analysis and management
Conflict resolution
X. Professional Responsibility
Code of ethics and professional conduct
Risk management best practices
Continuing education