RIMS Certification Week 2026
RIMS Certification Week 2026 is a global celebration of the RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) certification. It's a virtual event for you to learn about the certification, how it can strengthen your career and organization, and understand how the RIMS-CRMP is helping shape risk management's future.
Curious about earning the RIMS-CRMP? Join our live webinars to hear directly from RIMS-CRMP holders and commissioners, ask your questions, and learn how the certification can benefit your career. Join us at one or all three webinars to help you decide if the RIMS-CRMP is right for you.
Get Involved
Whether you are a certified professional, employer, partner, educator, or aspiring candidate, Certification Week is a chance to engage with the RIMS-CRMP certification community.
- Attend virtual sessions
- Share your certification story
- Explore certification pathways
- Register for an exam prep workshop
- Get recertified
- Explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Explore RIMS membership and offers
Webinars
Leading the Credential: A Conversation with RIMS-CRMP Commissioners
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm–3:00 pm ET
Fee: FREE
RIMS-CRMP CE Points: 1.0
Hear directly from the Commission officers who shape and lead the RIMS-CRMP credential. Includes live Q&A.
You will learn about:
- What holding the credential has meant for panelists in their own careers.
- What the RIMS-CRMP Commission does and the role it plays in supporting the certification.
- How the RIMS-CRMP has evolved over time, and where the Commission sees it heading next.
Speakers
Joseph Mayo, RIMS-CRMP
RIMS-CRMP Certification Commission Chair
President, J.W. Mayo Consulting, LLC
Joseph Milan
Vice Chair, RIMS-CRMP Commission
President, JA Milan and Associates, LLC
John Button, RIMS-CRMP
Nominating Committee Chair
Enterprise Strategic and Technology Risk Strategist, American Systems
Keeping Your Credential Current: A RIMS-CRMP Recertification Guide
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–11:00 am ET
Fee: FREE
RIMS-CRMP CE Points: 1.0
Recertification, or continuing education, is an essential part of an accredited certification process, enabling RIMS-CRMPs to stay up to date on the most current risk management trends and practices.
Attend this webinar to learn how to meet the recertification requirements to support your professional growth and continued success in risk management. A live Q&A follows the conversation.
You will learn about:
- The recertification window, timing, and which activities qualify for credit.
- How RIMS verifies continuing education submissions and what documentation is required.
- The range of ways holders can earn recertification credit, including through employer-supported activities and volunteer or committee involvement.
Speakers
Denise Osorio
Chief Professional Development Officer
RIMS, the risk management society
Marshane Mulligan
Manager, Certification Programs
RIMS, the risk management society
Info Session: A Conversation with RIMS-CRMP Commissioners Who Hold the Credential
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–11:00 am ET
Fee: FREE
What's it really like to earn the RIMS-CRMP, and does the value hold up years later?
Two RIMS-CRMP holders answer that question: Colette Cummins, certified in December 2025, and Elliott Long, certified since March 2018. They discuss their exam experiences and the long-term payoff of certification. A live Q&A follows the conversation.
You will learn about:
- What to expect when preparing for and taking the RIMS-CRMP exam.
- Advice for professionals who feel they may not be ready or qualified to apply.
- How their perspective on the certification has evolved since earning it and joining the Commission.
Speakers
Colette Cummins, RIMS-CRMP
RIMS-CRMP Commissioner
Chief Risk Officer, Inland Fisheries Ireland
Elliott Long, RIMS-CRMP
RIMS-CRMP Commissioner
Director, ERM Advisory, Gartner
About the RIMS-CRMP Certification
As the only competency-based risk management credential, the accredited RIMS-CRMP certification validates your performance ability, technical knowledge, and commitment to quality. It represents the standard of education, experience, and ethics that the discipline requires. Add the RIMS-CRMP to your professional profile to demonstrate that you can successfully manage risk and create value for your organization.
Benefits of the RIMS-CRMP Certification:
- Increase your earning potential with a globally recognized certification.
- Strengthen your case for promotion by proving your value and expertise.
- Stand out to hiring managers in a competitive job market.
- Gain confidence with a deeper, structured understanding of risk management.
- Standardize your team's risk management knowledge.