Eligibility Criteria - RMP

Risk Management Professional (RMP®)
PMI’s Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® credential is a sought after credential which provides solution to project management’s increasing growth, complexity and diversity. This certification is recognized globally and is in much demand. A Risk Management Professional satisfies the requirement of having a specialist role while dealing in project risk management.
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 5 consecutive years prior to your application submission.

Educational Background

Secondary diploma (high School diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent)





Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent)

Project Risk Management Experience

At least 4,500 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years.

OR

At least 3,000 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project risk management within the last five consecutive years

Project Risk Management Education

40 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project risk management




30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project risk management