PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Credential: PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Credentialing Agency: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Project Management Institute (PMI), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is an intermediate-level certification for professionals who specialize in project risk management. RMPs specialize in assessing and identifying project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities. Candidates for the RPM must meet educational, experiential and training requirements, and must pass the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 4500 hours
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Management Institute (PMI)
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone: (610) 356-4600
Fax: (610) 482-9971
Email: customercare@pmi.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Secondary diploma (high School diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)
- At least 4,500 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years
- Total training of 40 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project risk management
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent)
- At least 3,000 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years
- Total training of 30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project risk management
Other REQUIREMENTS
The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institute's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Written Exam
- Risk Strategy and Planning (19-20%)
- Stakeholder Engagement (19-20%)
- Risk Process Facilitation (25-28%)
- Risk Monitoring and Reporting (19-20%)
- Perform Specialized Risk Analyses (14-16%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Renewal Period: 3 years