FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course – Brokerslink – March 2026 Online and On-Site – Porto

Are you preparing for the FERMA rimap® Risk Management certification? Do you want to obtain the certification that is a recognised standard for professionals in the field of risk management? THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU!

The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course is designed to help participants prepare for the FERMA rimap® Risk Management certification through a focused and structured programme.

WHEN?

The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course – Brokerslink is a five-day programme combining online and on-site sessions:
Online: 25, 26, and 27 February 2026 (9 am – 1 pm CET)
On-site in Porto: 2 and 3 March 2026 (9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm CET)

Note: The course is exclusively open to attendees of the Brokerslink Europe Forum and their guests.

WHY?

The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course is focused on the key areas outlined in the Body of Knowledge, providing:

• Targeted exam preparation
• Expert guidance and tips from the rimap® Steering Committee
• Simulation exercises to enhance readiness for the exam

Participants will have access to an online platform featuring:

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

HOW?

Sign up below and complete the payment process to secure your spot!

Preparatory Course Fee: €800*
Exam Fee: €300*

*FERMA members’ fee for attendees of the Brokerslink Europe Forum and their guests!

If you have already registered for the rimap® exam, please email ferma@lhwc.ch for adjustments.

WHO?

Open exclusively to attendees of the Brokerslink Europe Forum and their guests who meet the rimap® certification criteria.

The certification process includes:

• Request for certification and submission of required documentation
• Verification of education and professional experience
• Evaluation of examination performance and documentation

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

Candidates must submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• Evidence of payment of certification

REQUIREMENTS

• Entry Level: For individuals with theoretical knowledge in risk management (students or those without practical experience):
  • A passing grade in the rimap® exam
• Professional Level: For practitioners with a minimum of 3 years of risk management experience:
  • A passing grade in the rimap® exam
  • Evidence of 3 years’ experience (not necessarily continuous) within the past 5 years
• Advanced Level: For experienced risk managers with a minimum of 10 years of experience:
  • A passing grade in the rimap® exam
  • Participation in the FERMA advanced workshop
  • Evidence of 10 years’ experience (not necessarily continuous) within the past 15 years

UPGRADE

To upgrade from Entry to Professional or from Professional to Advanced certification, candidates must provide FERMA/LHWC with evidence of relevant work experience in risk management for the required periods.

Risk management experience includes related fields such as insurance, law, audit/finance, health and safety, and business continuity.
One year of experience is equivalent to 12 full-time months.

REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

The course is subject to a minimum number of participants and final confirmation will be communicated by 13 February 2026. If the preparatory course is cancelled by FERMA/Brokerslink, registrants will have the option of a full reimbursement or transfer their registration to one of the alternative online sessions in April (13th–15th and 20th–22th) or November (16th–18th and 23th–25th). Personal cancellations will be reimbursed on a case-by-case basis, subject to review. For any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at ferma@lhwc.ch.
FERMA/Brokerslink shall not be held responsible for any direct or indirect costs incurred by participants, including but not limited to accommodation, flights, transportation, or related expenses, in the event of cancellation or change of format of the course.

TOTAL FEE: €1,100

Secure your spot today!