Through Certification FERMA will set a standard in Risk Management and evaluate candidates according to: • a Body of Knowledge • Experience • Continuous Professional Development • a Code of Ethics

1. Through Certification FERMA will set a
standard in Risk Management and
evaluate candidates according to:
• a Body of Knowledge
• Experience
• Continuous Professional Development
• a Code of Ethics
Certification
process used to verify that individual candidates have adequate
credentials to practice the risk management profession. Two
levels are set: the rimap Certification Level that demonstrates
basic knowledge and experience, and the rimap Advanced
Certification Level that demonstrates high level knowledge and
experience.
Who can apply for Certification? Risk & Insurance Managers,
Risk Managers, Insurance Managers, and other risk
professionals
Accreditation
process used to acknowledge that an education body’s
programme meets the minimum Risk Management education
requirements set by FERMA.
Who can apply for Accreditation? Universities, higher schools
and those who offer specific risk education
Licensing
process used to acknowledge that an event’s programme meets
the minimum Risk Management education requirements set by
FERMA to provide continuous professional development.
Who can apply for CPD Licensing? Entities including member
associations organising events in Risk Management, e.g.
seminars, workshops, conferences, courses, roundtables...
Definitions
Contacts
rimap Certification Helpdesk
Tel : +32 2 761 94 33
Email : helpdesk@rimap-certified.org
FERMA Management and Secretariat
273 avenue de Tervueren
1150 Brussels
Belgium
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Disclaimer:
The information contained in this promotional material
is for illustration purposes only and is subject to change.

2. Certification Accreditation CPD License
Why should Risk Management professionals take the Certification?
• To increase your credibility and competitive advantage over peers
• To receive international recognition enabling potential opportunities in multinational organisations
• To increase the opportunities for growing your responsibilities
• To increase the opportunities and likelihood to develop your career
• To provide independent recognition to Top Management of your professional status
Why should Risk Management Education Bodies become Accredited?
• To join a community of top Risk Management professionals
• To ensure accuracy and relevance of your education programme
• To create a bridge between Risk Management practice and the academic field
• To leverage your profile and value of your programme by joining a network of top Risk Management
education providers
• To attract students
• To contribute towards recognition of the profession
• To contribute towards harmonisation of the level of competence in the profession
Why should Risk Management Event Organisers become CPD Licensed?
• To strengthen your position by being recognised providers of education
• To grow your business
• To use the FERMA Certification as a marketing tool
• To work towards recognition of the profession
• To contribute towards harmonisation of the level of competence in the profession
Certification benefits:
Accreditation Benefits:
• Certificate
• Logo and name use
• Recognition as accredited organisation through listing on the FERMA certification website
• Alumni access: Certified Risk Professionals network
• Part of a network of top Risk Management Education Bodies and opportunities to develop training
exchange programmes / internships between countries
CPD License Benefits:
• Certificate
• Logo and name use
• Recognised by FERMA as a licensed event, and as such, listed on the website
• Alumni access: Certified Risk Professionals network
• Providing points for maintaining annual Certification
Application Examination
Opening
year
Fees*
Annual maintenance
(CPD)
Certification
categories
Knowledge Experience Ethics Requirements Fees*
rimap
Master's Min. 3 years
Commitment
to comply
with the
Code of
Ethics
• 3h
• computer-based
• multiple choice
questions
• several sessions
• 2016, in English
2016 200 €
At least
60 CPD points
per year
100 €Bachelor Min. 5 years
High school Min. 5 years
rimap
Advanced
Master’s Min. 5 years
2016 300 € 100 €Bachelor Min. 7 years
High school Min. 10 years
Application Annual Fees
Accreditation
categories
Criteria
rimap
100-150 hrs of teaching
0€More than 80% of the programme is in line with the Body of Knowledge
A minimum level of education is set as entry requirement
rimap Advanced
More than 150 hrs of teaching
0€
More than 80% of the programme is in line with the Body of Knowledge
The programme grants a Master's degree or equivalent
The programme is completed with a mandatory exam
A University or Higher Education grade is required to enter the programme
Application Annual Fees
CPD Licensing Criteria
rimap
From 1 to 100 hrs of teaching
1000€ per event
day
Risk management course, or workshop, seminar, webinar, roundtable, etc.
The learning outcomes of the program connects with at least one topic of the Body
of Knowledge
Information on the education available to candidates prior to the education delivery
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Risk Management Professionals, upgrade your credentials
and increase your chances for career development globally!
Universities and higher schools, join a community
of top Risk Management professionals and bridge the gap
between Risk Management practice and the academic field!
Strengthen your position as a recognised education
provider and increase chances of growing your business!
Read our Body of
Knowledge to assess
what the rimap
Certification is about
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Gather your CV
highest education
degree, and
apply online
Take a 3h online exam
anywhere any time –
4 sessions per year
Receive your rimap
Certification
if you are successful!
Maintain your rimap
Certification
annually through
CPD points
rimap Reference Framework
The rimap Reference Framework will be
composed of seven guides.
It will be used by:
• Certification applicants to prepare themselves
for Certification
• Education bodies to assess, align or review
their risk management programmes
• CPD event organisers to align their events
and as a guide for their speakers
• A Certificate
• The possibility to use the rimap logo and name
• Recognition as professional through listing on
the rimap website
• Authorisation to wear the certification pin
• Access to a Certified Risk Professionals network
through an Alumni
• Special event at the FERMA Forum
Code of Ethics
Block 6
Operational
Risks
Risk essentials +
Business basics and soft skills
Ethics
Block 1Risk essentials
rimap
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Advanced
Advanced
Block 00
Block 1
ERM and Strategic risks (Blocks 2 5)
Financial risks (Block 2)
Risk Transfer (Blocks 3 4)
* Fees currently applicable to a candidate member of a FERMA national risk management association