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PMI-RMP Certification

A risk-focused credential for professionals responsible for uncertainty analysis, response planning, and resilient delivery decision-making.

PMI Risk Management Professional Specialized & Domain
Best For
Risk specialists, PMO risk leads, and complex-delivery managers
Certification Family
Specialized & Domain
Level
Intermediate
Eligibility At A Glance
  • PMI-RMP requires project risk management experience earned within the last 5 consecutive years.
  • The source handbook states education requirements vary by route, including 30 contact hours for candidates with a 4-year degree and 40 contact hours for candidates with a secondary-degree route.
  • Use the current PMI handbook for the precise experience-month thresholds that apply to your education background.
Exam Basics
  • The PMI-RMP exam contains 115 total questions, including 15 pretest questions.
  • Total exam time is 2.5 hours.
  • The exam is available via computer-based testing or online proctored testing, with a 1-year eligibility period and up to 3 attempts.

The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is intended for specialists and leaders who manage uncertainty, response strategies, and risk-informed decision-making in projects and programmes.

Who this certification serves

PMI-RMP fits project risk specialists, PMO risk leads, delivery managers with significant exposure responsibilities, and professionals working in complex environments where uncertainty needs structured control.

What to review in the ECO

  • The risk domains and task areas emphasized by PMI.
  • The expectations around identifying, analyzing, planning, and monitoring risk.
  • How risk management connects to broader delivery outcomes and governance.

How to use this page

If risk management is one of your differentiators, the ECO will help you confirm whether your role aligns with the credential and what preparation themes to prioritize.

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