RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional for Federal Government (RIMS-CRMP-FED)

Competitive Advantage

Create a valuable distinction in the job market. The RIMS-CRMP-FED prepares you for senior financial, operational, and risk management roles in the federal government.

Recognized Expertise

Show employers and agencies that you understand federal-specific enterprise risk management frameworks.

DID YOU KNOW?

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.

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About the RIMS-CRMP-FED

The RIMS-CRMP-FED is a credential that was developed in cooperation with the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM) and distinguishes the achievement of validated risk management competencies for an effective risk management professional in the federal government environment.

Elevating Enterprise Risk Management in Federal Agencies

Watch this webinar recording to learn more about the RIMS-CRMP-FED credential and how you can leverage it to strengthen your team’s ERM competencies.


Preparing for the RIMS-CRMP-FED

What are the eligibility requirements for the RIMS-CRMP-FED credential?

You are eligible to apply for the RIMS-CRMP-FED if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in risk management, and one year of full-time work experience in risk management. If you have a bachelor’s degree in another area of study, you must have three years of full-time work experience in risk management.

How is the RIMS-CRMP-FED exam structured?

The RIMS-CRMP-FED exam is a three-hour exam that comprises 170 multiple-choice questions. Two hours of the exam consists of 120 RIMS-CRMP questions that cover the five core RIMS-CRMP competencies. One hour of the exam consists of 50 FED questions that cover the three federal government competencies.

The test is a computer-based exam that you can sit for at a Pearson Testing Center or remotely at your home or office.

How do I schedule my RIMS-CRMP exam?

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-FED Exam webpage.

How much does it cost to take the RIMS-CRMP-FED exam?

Your exam application fee depends on your member status:

  • RIMS Members $500
  • Non-Members $650

Application fees include a nonrefundable $100 application processing fee.

What study materials can I use to prepare for the RIMS-CRMP-FED exam?

To help you prepare for the exam, RIMS offers a RIMS-CRMP-FED Candidate Handbook, Study Guide, recommended reading list, a self-paced online course, and in-person and virtual exam prep workshops.

How much time does it take to prepare for the exam?

The amount of time it takes to prepare varies based on your professional experience, education, and knowledge of the competencies. Review the exam blueprint to determine where you should focus your study time.

AFERM Risk Chats: RIMS-CRMP-FED

Listen to the RIMS-CRMP-FED episode of Risk Chats, AFERM’s podcast that focuses on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the Federal space.

AFERM Risk Chats · Episode 40: RIMS-CRMP-FED Certification

Speakers

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    Paul Marshall, CPA, CGFM, CIA, CICA, PMP

    Vice President, MIL Corporation (Moderator)

  • darlene-bennett_150x150

    Darlene Bennett

    Director of Enterprise Risk Management

    OPNAV N1 Department of Navy

  • curtis-mcneil_150x150

    Curtis McNeil

    Risk Management Officer

    Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

  • denise-osorio_150x150

    Denise Osorio

    Director of Certification Programs

    RIMS

  • cynthia-vitters_150x150

    Cynthia Vitters

    Managing Director

    Deloitte & Touche LLP