FERMA rimap® Certification

The nature of the risk manager profession is highly linked to ever evolving risks and constantly fast- paced changes. Therefore the FERMA rimap® certification has been designed as a continuous and dynamic learning path to respond to risk managers’ future educational needs.

The certification process has three stages:

• request for certification and presentation of the requested documentation
• verification of the requirements regarding education and professional experience
• evaluation of the documentation related to the examination process

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 Academic 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.