Certification

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®

3-5 years of experience
Turn risks into rewards. Risk management is key to avoiding delays, extra costs, and project failures. With the PMI-RMP, you'll gain the expertise to spot problems early, master risk fundamentals, and enhance project outcomes for a competitive edge.

Certification

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®

3-5 years of experience
Turn risks into rewards. Risk management is key to avoiding delays, extra costs, and project failures. With the PMI-RMP, you'll gain the expertise to spot problems early, master risk fundamentals, and enhance project outcomes for a competitive edge.

Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Download the PMI-RMP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

About the Exam

Exam length

115 questions

Exam time

150 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Simplified)

Path to a PMI-RMP certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-RMP certification requirements:

Set A requirements

  • High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
  • 36 months/3 years project risk management experience within the last 5 years
  • 40 hours of project risk management education

Set B requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
  • 24 months/2 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
  • 30 hours of project risk management education

Set C requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
  • 12 months/1 year of project risk management experience within the past 5 years
  • 30 hours of project risk management education

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process:

Gather your application materials

Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process:

  • Projects you’ve led
  • Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects
  • Training you’ve completed
  • Institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours

Additional tips

  • Take your time, or even a break. You can save the application as you go and come back to it whenever you’re ready.
  • Describe your role and responsibilities on the project, not the project itself.
  • If you’re selected for an eligibility audit, don’t worry; it's part of the process. Just confirm your eligibility by providing: 
    • Copy of degree
    • Verification of experience signed by supervisor
    • Certification or proof of project management experience

Your application was accepted. What’s next?

First, congratulations!

You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.

Verify your identity

PMI has partnered with Persona to verify the authenticity of certification candidates. You may need to capture a:

Selfie

Government-issued photo ID.

Share a current, valid ID with English characters/translation, your photo, and your signature. Examples of acceptable forms of ID:

  • Driver’s license
  • Military ID
  • Passport
  • National identification card

Schedule your exam

After you pay, you can schedule your exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling:

  • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online
  • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass

Prepare for your PMI-RMP exam day.

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

Countdown to exam day.

At a glance:

  • 150 minutes
  • 115 questions
  • Offered in 3 languages

Associated exam content

  • Risk Strategy and Planning 22%
  • Risk Identification 23%
  • Risk Analysis 23%
  • Risk Response 13%
  • Monitor and Close Risk 19%

Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-RMP certification requirements:

Set A requirements

  • High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
  • 36 months/3 years project risk management experience within the last 5 years
  • 40 hours of project risk management education

Set B requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
  • 24 months/2 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years
  • 30 hours of project risk management education

Set C requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
  • 12 months/1 year of project risk management experience within the past 5 years
  • 30 hours of project risk management education

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      Maintaining your PMI-RMP certification

      Earning your PMI-RMP certification is a big step - maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PMI-RMP holders need to earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:

      • Learning
      • Teaching others
      • Presenting
      • Reading
      • Volunteering
      • Content creating

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