FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course – November 2025

Are you preparing for the FERMA rimap® Risk Management certification?
Do you want to obtain the certification that is a recognized standard for professionals in the field of risk management? This is the course for you!

What is the rimap® Prep Course?

rimap®, which stands for Risk Management Professional Certification, is a unique certification program offered by FERMA (Federation of European Risk Management Associations). It provides an independent confirmation of a risk manager’s professional competences and experience. This European standard was developed by European risk managers and is recognized by FERMA’s 23 risk management member associations. Developed by academics and field experts, it is based on ISO 31000 and COSO standards 1, 2, and 3.

The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course is a six-day course, aimed at equipping participants to prepare for FERMA rimap® Risk Management certification.

Given the demanding nature of balancing work and other obligations, mastering exam preparation can be quite the task. This Preparatory Course steps in to provide the necessary guidance and support to excel!

Why take this course?

The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course focuses on the key areas in the Body of Knowledge. It helps participants get ready for the exam by giving them specific preparation, useful tips, and mock exams.

It offers the framework, tools, and guidance from the rimap® Steering Committee that are essential for your success!
On the platform you will find:

rimap® books
Training materials
Links for the online classes
Access to register for the rimap® exam

When is the course taking place?

November 17–18–19 and 24–25–26, 2025
From 9 am to 1 pm CET

The exam is taking place on November 27th (with the possibility to take the exam on another date within a year).

Preparatory Course fees:

FERMA Members: 800€ + rimap® Exam Fee of 300€
Non FERMA Members: 1,000€ + rimap® Exam Fee of 450€

You can now register for the course!
Places are limited and registration will follow a “first come, first serve” basis.
Open to all Risk Managers according to the rimap® certification criteria!

If you have already registered for the Rimap® Exam, please send an email to ferma@lhwc.ch

WHO?

Access is possible to all Risk managers according to the Rimap® certification criteria.

Following the above analysis, LHWC certifies candidates as described in the FERMA RIMAP Standard and enters them in the Register of Certifications, available on the website. The certification of FERMA RIMAP Risk Professionals has a duration of three years; the renewal requires evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and that professional requirements are maintained.

DOCUMENTATION

Up-to-date CV
Evidence of payment of certification and/or FERMA association membership fees

REQUIREMENTS

Entry level, for theoretical knowledge in risk management (students or persons with no effective experience in risk management):

A passing grade in the RIMAP exam

Professional level, for practical knowledge in risk management with a minimum of 3 years experience in the field:

A passing grade in the RIMAP exam
3 years, even if not continuous, in the 5 years preceding the request for certification and / or upgrade

Advanced level, for experienced risk management professionals with a minimum of 10 years experience in the field:

A passing grade in the RIMAP exam
Evidence of having participated in the FERMA advanced workshop
10 years, even if not continuous, in the 15 years preceding the request for certification and / or upgrade

Risk Management experience includes related fields such as insurance, law, audit / finance, health and safety and business continuity. 1 year of experience represents the equivalent of 12 full-time months.

UPGRADE

In order to upgrade a certification from Entry level to Professional, or from Professional to Advanced level, candidates must provide LHWC/FERMA with objective evidence of employment in risk management for the required period.

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