RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep + Pencil-and-Paper Exam
In-Person Workshop and Exam
Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP, the only internationally accredited risk management certification. Prepare for the RIMS-CRMP exam in an accelerated in-person prep workshop in Columbus, OH, then sit for the exam the next day.
Get a focused review of the five exam domains from an instructor who has earned the RIMS-CRMP and can help you approach the exam with confidence. You will prepare for the exam with case studies, hands-on exercises, and sample exam questions.
Why register for the workshop and exam together:
- Fresh Insights: Sit for your exam while the material is top of mind and capitalize on that momentum.
- Enhanced Focus: Test in a quiet, proctored setting designed for focus—without the distractions of your home or office.
- Convenience: With exam prep and testing back-to-back, save on travel costs and time needed to schedule an exam appointment.
- Interactive Class Size: Ask questions and get detailed answers from your instructor in a small class of 15 students.
Level: Intermediate
Format: In-Person (Contact PD@RIMS.org regarding corporate and chapter training.)
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Date:
November 21, 2026
Time:
8:30 am–5:30 pm ET
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 North High Street, Milton Caniff Room, Columbus, OH 43215
Instructor:
Chris Mandel, President and Managing Consultant, Excellence in Risk Management, LLC
Availability:
15 seats
EXAM DETAILS
Date:
November 22, 2026
Time:
9:30 am–12:00 pm ET
• Registration and Exam Instructions: 9:30 am ET
• Exam Start: 10:00 am ET
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 North High Street, Milton Caniff Room, Columbus, OH 43215
Format and Length:
Pencil-and-Paper Proctored Exam; 120 Questions, Two Hours
Availability:
15 seats
Workshop and Exam Registration
Early Rate by September 30 — Save $100
RIMS Members: $1,275 USD | Non-members: $1,425 USD
Standard Rate by November 6
RIMS Members: $1,375 USD | Non-members: $1,525 USD
*Taking a workshop or prep course is not a mandatory requirement for the RIMS-CRMP exam. Participating in a course does not guarantee a passing score.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this workshop, you will:
- Understand the five core competencies of a risk professional:
- Analyzing the Organizational Model
- Designing Organizational Risk Strategies
- Implementing the Risk Process
- Developing Organizational Risk Competency
- Supporting Decision Making
- Apply the five core competencies of a risk professional
- Enhance your risk management skills
- Start an action plan to obtain the certification
BENEFITS OF THE RIMS-CRMP
- Demonstrate your knowledge of risk management competencies.
- Enhance your enterprise-wide risk management perspective.
- Stay current on risk management trends and practices.
- Prepare for more senior risk management, financial, and operational roles.
- Increase your earning potential.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Risk professionals interested in obtaining their RIMS-CRMP certification.
Process
- Review the eligibility requirements.
- Register for this RIMS-CRMP workshop and exam.
- Request your waiver code for the RIMS-CRMP application.
- Complete and submit your application using the waiver code.
- Participate in the November 21 in-person prep workshop in Columbus, OH.
- Sit for the pencil-and-paper exam on November 22 in Columbus, OH.
Cancellations and Refunds
RIMS reserves the right to cancel a course if conditions warrant. In the event of such a cancellation, registration fees will be refunded.
All requests for refunds or changes must be submitted in writing to RIMS at PD@RIMS.org. Registrants who cancel 15 business days or more prior to the start of the workshop can receive a credit to attend another workshop with the same duration and cost within three months.
You may cancel your registration at any time by emailing PD@RIMS.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations received 15 to 30 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 15 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after the event. All refunds will be refunded to your original method of payment. Registrations may not be shared but may be transferred at no cost up to 15 days prior to the start of the event with notification to PD@RIMS.org.