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We Co-Developed the RIMS-CRMP-FED Certification. Now We Are Teaching It!

No one knows ERM in government like AFERM, one of the original developers of the RIMS-CRMP-FED Certification. Now, through AFERM University, you can affiliate with a community of certified practitioners dedicated to ERM at all levels of government, speaking the same language with your certification.

RIMS-CRMP-FED Preparatory Course

  • When: Wednesday, Dec. 3 & Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 (two days)
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm ET
  • Instructor: TBA
  • Delivery: Live Online via Zoom
  • Course Price: $2,150
    • Exam Fee Included: Participants who complete this program are eligible for the RIMS-CRMP and RIMS-CRMP-FED examinations [as part of the course fee] at no cost, provided the course participant sits for the examination within 90 days of completing this course.
  • Register Online!

 

Overview:

As enterprise risk management (ERM) continues to grow in importance in the federal government and builds upon the Office of Management and Budget’s update of Circular No. A-123, it becomes critical that federal, state, and local professionals are knowledgeable so that they can provide value to their organizations.

Earn the RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional for Federal Government (RIMS-CRMP-FED), a credential developed by RIMS, the risk management society, and the Association for Federal Risk Management (AFERM). Add this portable credential to your professional profile to verify that you have achieved the level of expertise, education, and experience required to successfully manage risk and support decision-making in the federal government environment.

Attend this live, interactive virtual workshop to prepare for the RIMS-CRMP-FED exam with case studies, hands-on exercises, and an action planner. The course also covers strategies for studying, test-taking, and utilizing testing centers.

This course is offered in partnership with RIMS, the risk management society®. RIMS is a global not-for-profit committed to advancing the practice of risk management throughout the world. Bringing networking, professional development, certification, and education opportunities to 200,000 risk professionals worldwide.

Features:

*Exam Fee Included: Participants who complete this program are eligible for the RIMS-CRMP and RIMS-CRMP-FED examinations [as part of the course fee] at no cost, provided the course participant sits for the examination within 90 days of completing this course.

Learn the five core competencies of a risk professional:

  1. Analyzing the Business Model
  2. Designing Organizational Risk Strategies
  3. Implementing the Risk Process
  4. Developing Organizational Risk Competency
  5. Supporting Decision Making

Learn the three competencies of a federal government risk professional:

  1. Understanding the Federal Government Risk Management Environment
  2. Risk Management Implementation in the Federal Government
  3. Risk Management Reporting in the Federal Government

You will also:

  • Participate in group chats and breakout sessions
  • Review relevant business cases
  • Complete self-assessments
  • Answer sample exam questions


Who is this Designed For?

This program is designed for federal, state, and local government risk professionals who are interested in obtaining the RIMS-CRMP-FED credential. Federal risk professionals who aspire to more senior roles, such as Director of Risk, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Risk Management Branch Chief.

As a globally recognized certification, C-Suite professionals (CDOs, CHCOs, CFOs, CLOs, etc.), interested in broadening the depth of their understanding as it pertains to the intersection of enterprise-level risk, performance, and strategy may also apply. Check your eligibility.

>> Register Online

 

Other Upcoming Prep Workshop Dates:

  • March 17-18, 2026
  • June 16-17, 2026

 

Receive 20% Off your new AFERM Membership when you complete the Prep Course! (For New Members Only)

Did you know that interacting with like-minded professionals can enhance your understanding of tailored business practices?

That’s why immersing yourself in a community of leaders who not only possess the credential you seek in ERM but also practice it every day. Join AFERM to keep your skills and industry knowledge sharp, so you're ready for the opportunities that come your way.

When you complete the Prep Course, join AFERM as a new member! Please email info@aferm.org with your confirmation of competition and your interest in becoming a new member. The AFERM team will provide you with a discount code to use when joining.


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