The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)SM credential recognizes individuals who provide expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks along with preparing plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities. This global credential acknowledges individuals who strengthen and support projectmanagement by offering knowledge specific to project risk management.
The PMI-RMP Role Delineation states that candidates for the credential:
- Can assess and identify project risks
- Be able to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities
- Should be able to communicate risks to the project team
To be eligible for the PMI-RMP credential, you must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements. All project risk management experience must have been accrued within the last five consecutive years prior to your application submission.
| Educational Background | Project Risk Management Experience | Project Risk Management Education |
|---|---|---|
| High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent | At least 4,500 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years | 40 contact hours of formal education |
| OR | ||
| Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent | At least 3,000 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years | 30 contact hours of formal education |
The West Virginia / Ohio Valley Chapter does not currently offer exam preparation classes for the PMI-RMP credential. If you are interested in training for this credential, please contact Hank Wise. Additional information concerning this credential can also be found on the PMI Website - Credential Overview page.