RMIA Certification / Specific Certification

Certified Practising Risk Manager – (CPRM®)

Elevate your expertise with CPRM®, the certification for experienced professionals. It showcases your ability to design and implement risk frameworks across governance, operations, and markets, positioning you as a trusted industry leader.

Why Become a Certified Practicing Risk Manager® (CPRM®)?

  1. Enhanced professional credibility

    The CPRM® certification guarantees the currency of your risk management knowledge, ensuring that you remain at the forefront of the industry. It adds a level of professionalism, trust, and expertise that’s recognised globally by employers and peers alike.

  2. State-of-the-art knowledge

    The CPRM® exam is designed to test advanced concepts in Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management, with direct input from leading global risk professionals. Earning this certification ensures you have the latest knowledge in the field.

  3. Validate your professional achievements

    The CPRM® certification is more than just an exam—it's a reflection of your real-world experience. Achieving this credential confirms your ability to apply risk management practices effectively. As a CPRM®, you will be able to display the CPRM® post-nominal and CPRM® certification badge on your professional communications and resume, further enhancing your credibility.

  4. Career advancement opportunities

    Becoming a CPRM® prepares you for positions of increasing responsibility and helps transition your career into high-level risk management roles. With CPRM® certification, you’ll be recognised by employers as a trusted, knowledgeable risk professional.

  5. Ongoing education and networking

    As a CPRM®, you gain access to exclusive continuing education opportunities and a unique community of like-minded professionals. Stay ahead of emerging trends and enhance your network with valuable connections.

  6. Maintain a reputation of integrity

    All CPRMs are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and principles of disclosure. Employers trust that CPRMs will safeguard their organisation’s reputation by adhering to best practices in risk management.

“Earning the RMIA Certified Practising Risk Manager (CPRM) certification has been a pivotal step in advancing my career in risk management. It not only validated my expertise but also equipped me with practical tools and frameworks to navigate complex risk environments with confidence while expanding my professional network within the industry.”

Aleks McGovern, MRMIA CPRM, Senior Risk Consultant

Tailored Pathways for Diverse Risk Roles

The CPRM® certification process is thoughtfully designed to accommodate professionals from diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and levels of experience within the risk management field. Whether you’re a seasoned professional with enterprise-wide risk management expertise or someone specialising in a specific area of risk, the certification offers a flexible pathway to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. While having broad risk management experience can be an asset, it is not a prerequisite for achieving certification, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of candidates.

As part of the examination process for CPRM®, candidates need to be familiar with RMIA’s Risk Management Body of Knowledge (RMBoK). Upon applying for CPRM® members have access to the documents below, to study prior to the exam:

  1. RMBoK Domain 1 – Communication and Consultation v2.5

  2. RMBoK Domain 2 – Establish the Context v2.5

  3. RMBoK Domain 3 – Risk Assessment v2.4

  4. RMBoK Domain 4 – Risk Treatment v2.4

  5. RMBoK Domain 5 – Monitoring and Reviewing v2.6

  6. RMBoK Domain 6 – Governance v2.0

Certification fees:

  • Cost of application processing, panel review and examination: $150

  • Annual renewal fee CPRM®: $330

Pre-requisites include:

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