PDU Opportunities
PMI launched its fifth professional credential in June—the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)SM credential.
Results of a recent survey indicated that project risk management was among the specialty areas that PMI members considered very important. PMI developed PMI-RMP because this research indicated the importance of offering credentials in specialty areas of project management.
The PMI-RMP credential recognizes practitioners’ skills in project risk management. These skills include the ability to identify and assess project risks, and to make plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.
Arpat Omur, PE, PMP, a member of the PMI Risk Management Specific Interest Group (SIG) and Risk Credential Steering Committee, recently explained the importance of the new credential.
“Properly applied risk management can identify uncertainties, analyze them and generate effective responses to eliminate or mitigate negative consequences,” Mr. Omur said.
To qualify for the PMI-RMP credential, candidates need:
A bachelor’s degree/global equivalent with a minimum of 3,000 hours experience in project risk management within the past five years and 30 contact hours of formal education in project risk management.
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A high school diploma/global equivalent with a minimum of 4,500 hours of experience in project risk management within the past five years and 40 contact hours of formal education in project risk management.
To maintain the credential, PMI-RMP credential holders must acquire 30 professional development units (PDUs) per three-year cycle in the specialty area of project risk management. Read the PMI-RMP credential handbook for complete information.
The first 100 candidates who sit for the PMI-RMP exam before 31 October will receive 50 percent off the price of the examination. They also will be entered into one of four regional drawings for US$1,000.
