PMI-RMP® — Risk Management Professional Exam Prep Course Offered by PMI

Prepare for success with PMI’s Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) Certification.

This self-paced or instructor-led course equips you with the advanced risk management knowledge and practical tools required to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.

Aligned with the PMI-RMP® Exam Content Outline, this program meets the 30 contact hours required to apply for the PMI-RMP® certification exam

Course Description:
This comprehensive course prepares participants to master the risk management knowledge and techniques required for the PMI-RMP® certification exam. Developed in alignment with the official Project Management Institute (PMI) Exam Content Outline, the training covers strategic risk planning and stakeholder engagement, risk process facilitation, monitoring and closing of risks, as well as specialised risk analyses.

Throughout the course, learners will:

• Understand how to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy and plan, identifying and assessing potential threats and opportunities.
• Explore techniques for stakeholder engagement, establishing risk thresholds, and leading collaborative risk-management efforts.
• Gain proficiency in risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, response planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Learn to integrate risk management within project, program and organisational contexts—both in predictive (waterfall) and agile/hybrid environments.
• Practice with realistic sample questions, case studies, and exam-style review activities to build confidence for the PMI-RMP® certification exam.

This course satisfies the required 30 contact hours of risk-management training needed to apply for the exam.

Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for project risk managers, project managers, programme/portfolio managers, risk analysts, functional managers and professionals who are responsible for identifying, analysing and responding to project risks — or who aim to validate their risk-management expertise through the PMI-RMP® credential.

Pre-requisites & Requirements:
Participants should meet the PMI eligibility criteria for the PMI-RMP® exam, which include specified hours of project-risk-management experience and educational contact hours.

Format & Duration:
Delivered through self-paced online modules (or instructor-led formats depending on the provider), this course allows learners to study on their own schedule. The official PMI on-demand version is structured to meet the required 30 training hours for the certification.

Key Benefits:

• Deep risk-management knowledge aligned to PMI’s exam blueprint
• Earn 30 contact hours of formal training required for the PMI-RMP® application
• Real-world case studies and sample exam questions to boost preparedness
• Flexible learning format enabling completion at your own pace
• Ability to demonstrate specialised risk-management credential to employers

 Course Objectives

• Master PMI’s risk management framework and processes.
• Learn to assess, quantify, and prioritize project risks.
• Develop strategic risk plans and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis tools.
• Prepare confidently for the PMI-RMP® certification exam.

Overview

PMI^® Authorized PMI-RMP^® Exam Preparation course — the official PMI online prep course to advance your risk management skills and prepare for the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)^® certification exam.

This self-paced online course aligns to the PMI-RMP^® Exam Content Outline and satisfies the 30 training hours required to apply for the RMP certification.

What you’ll learn

The PMI-RMP® Exam Preparation Course equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to master risk management practices and excel in the PMI-RMP® certification exam. This course offers a practical, step-by-step approach to effective risk management in project environments, preparing learners to confidently apply their expertise in real-world scenarios. PMI’s comprehensive self-paced format includes directed multimedia content, a guided review of Exam Content Outline (ECO) references, and structured independent study activities, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while building a deep understanding of the material.

Module 1

Introduction

Begin your learning journey with an overview of the risk management discipline and its role in project success. Gain insights into the PMI-RMP® certification, the risk management process, and key concepts.

Module 2

Risk Strategy and Planning

Learn the fundamentals of risk management planning, including identifying potential risk areas, assessing influencing factors, and aligning risk thresholds with stakeholder expectations. Develop a risk management strategy, create a tailored plan, and lead collaborative risk management activities with stakeholders.

Module 3

Risk Identification

Discover techniques for identifying risks that could impact project objectives. Learn how to conduct risk identification exercises, analyze assumptions and constraints, document risk triggers, and develop a detailed risk register.

Module 4

Risk Analysis

Focus on evaluating and prioritizing risks to inform decisions. Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess risks and categorize threats and opportunities to understand their influence on project goals.

Module 5

Implementing Risk Responses

Translate analysis into action by planning and implementing risk responses. Gain practical skills to address threats, seize opportunities, and enhance project outcomes.

Module 6

Conclusion

Tie together the concepts and techniques from the course, reflect on key takeaways, and solidify your understanding of the risk management lifecycle. Prepare for success on the PMI-RMP® certification exam.

Download Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) Examination Content Outline