“I found the RIMS-CRMP to be superior to other risk certifications as it is competency-based versus textbook-based.”
Tamika Burgos Puckett
The RIMS-CRMP® is the only competency-based certification for risk management professionals. It validates your performance ability, technical knowledge, and ethical standards. Earn the RIMS-CRMP to showcase that you can manage risk and create organizational value.
The RIMS-CRMP is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under ISO/IEC 17024:2012. This means that the RIMS-CRMP meets international standards and was approved by government and peer review assessments.
About the RIMS-CRMP
The RIMS-CRMP is the premier certification for risk management professionals. It advances risk management as a trusted profession by standardizing risk knowledge and recognizes professionals who demonstrate the highest levels of competency, integrity, and expertise.
If you have a degree, you must meet one of these three eligibility requirements:
If you don't have a degree, you must have:
The RIMS-CRMP exam is a two-hour exam that comprises 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored questions + 20 pretest questions) about the five core competencies:
The exam is a computer-based exam that you can sit for at a Pearson Testing Center or remotely at your home or office.
Exam Transition Notice:
The current RIMS-CRMP examination will remain available through January 3, 2027. The updated exam, which includes new task Manage Decision Support Tools (E.3), will launch January 4, 2027. Candidates are encouraged to plan their testing timeline accordingly.
After your application is approved, you will receive an Authorization-to-Test email. Once you have this email, you can schedule your exam on Pearson's RIMS-CRMP Exam webpage.
Your exam application fee depends on your member status:
Application fees include a nonrefundable $100 application processing fee.
From New York to Tokyo, the RIMS-CRMP Certification connects you with an elite community of 2,000+ risk leaders driving strategy in over 80 countries.
Format 120 Multiple-Choice Questions
Duration Two Hours
Location Remote or In-Person Testing Center
You can take the RIMS-CRMP certification exam from your home or office. Online proctored exams are as secure and valid as the in-person testing center option.
Remote Exam OptionsThe computer-based exam is proctored by Pearson. Testing centers are located throughout the United States, Canada, and around the globe.
In-Person Exam OptionsYou can confirm your level of education and experience in the application. You can verify your education by uploading supporting documents to your application in the form of an official university transcript or letter from the registrar indicating dates of enrollment. We will not accept copies of diplomas or photographs of any documentation.
Employment verification can be done by utilizing the electronic verification method found on the application or by completing and uploading an employment verification affidavit, which can also be found on the application.
