Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP™)

The Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP) certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skill to address uncertainty and apply effective techniques for decision-making.

Set yourself up for success. Become a Risk Management expert and get the career advantage you’ve always wanted. Learn, get certified and drive results in your company.

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Set yourself up for success. Become a Risk Management expert and get the career advantage you’ve always wanted. Learn, get certified and drive results in your company.

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What is the IRMP?

The Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP) certification offers the most comprehensive, modern, and versatile certification program for risk and decision support.

The IRMP uniquely integrates the principles and practices from:

  • Quantitative risk management
  • Qualitative risk management
  • Risk financing
  • Operational risk management
  • Decision theory and decision support

This diverse and interdisciplinary approach ensures that you have the skills to address uncertainty and help your organization make better decisions.

Risk Management Fundamentals Workbook

This workbook will help you follow along with the Risk Management Fundamentals which teaches what you need to know to help your organization manage risks. It helps you become a more effective Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP) and prepare for the IRMP Exam.

Is IRMP right for me?

Think of the Integrated Risk Management Professional certification as your one source for best practices, defined management methods and useful tools for creating and implementing a Risk Management program within your organization. Stop guessing, follow a proven blueprint for success instead.

How do I get the IRMP Certification?

All of our certifications use a similar streamlined process. We pride ourselves on simplicity and accessibility. All of our exams are online and available at any time. No need to schedule! We include everything you need as part of your All Access Pass. To be clear, everything is included for no additional fees.

  1. Get All Access Pass

    Our All Access Pass provides everything you need to prepare for this and all of our other certification exams. One fee for education, preparation, certification, and maintenance.

    Everything is included for no additional fees.

  2. Prepare for IRMP

    Study the essential body of knowledge contained in the open-source Risk Management Capability Model. Attend Risk Management Fundamentals to learn how to apply it.

    We offer Risk Management Fundamentals via self-study or by attending an in-person course delivered by one of our authorized partners (a great choice if you want localized language and additional examples).

    Essential body of knowledge and self-study are included for no additional fees.

  3. Apply for IRMP

    Our certifications are open and accessible to all professionals. We accept candidates from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.

    We do not require specific experience or educational degrees to apply.

    Just complete a simple form at the beginning of the exam to update your information and agree to the code of conduct.

    Application is included for no additional fees.

  4. Earn the IRMP (Pass!)

    Access the online exam anywhere and anytime.

    The exam is limited to 2 hours (120 minutes) to answer 100 questions. Correctly answer 70% of the questions to pass. Exams are "open book," which means that you may use Google and other resources while taking an exam.

    You can retake an exam up to six times per year to pass it.

    All retakes are included for no additional fees.

  5. Maintain the IRMP

    Participate in the streamlined Unified Certification Maintenance program to maintain your certification. All continuing education is automatically tracked and administered under this unified program. Whenever you watch a video or attend an event on our website, it is automatically tracked and counted toward your certifications as appropriate.

    DOUBLE CREDIT! One CPE credit may track to multiple certifications. For example, a course on “Risk Assessments” counts toward all certifications that use Risk Assessment skills.

    All maintenance and CPEs are included for no additional fees.

  6. BONUS! Add More Certifications

    Apply to gain additional certifications. We add new certifications regularly.

    All certifications are included for no additional fees.

FAQ about Preparing for IRMP

How long does it take to prepare for IRMP?

Preparation time varies based on your experience. People who pass the exam report anywhere from 2 hours to 40 hours of preparation before the exam.

This wide range is explained by the differences in background. If you are more experienced in risk management then less time may be required to prepare vs. someone new to risk management.

What is the best way to prepare for IRMP?

The essential body of knowledge for the IRMP is contained in the open-source Risk Management Capability Model and other concepts in the public domain. We recommend that you:

  • Carefully study the Risk Management Capability Model
  • Attend online self-study Integrated Risk Management Fundamentals course
How do I get IRMP Training?

We offer Integrated Risk Management Fundamentals via self-study

What does it cost to get IRMP training?

Our self-study preparation courses for IRMP is included in our All Access Pass membership for no additional fees. This means that Risk Management Fundamentals is part of your All Access Pass.

FAQ about the IRMP Exam

How do I schedule the IRMP Exam?

All of our exams are online and available at any time. No need to schedule!

How do I apply for the IRMP exam?

Applying is simple! If you are already an OCEG member, we have most of the information necessary. Just complete a simple form at the beginning of the exam to update your information and agree to the code of conduct.

As a reminder, our certifications are open and accessible to all professionals. We accept candidates from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. We do not require specific experience or educational degrees to apply.

How difficult is the IRMP Exam?

Most people who pass the exam report that they carefully studied the essential body of knowledge and completed the preparation course.

Those who fail tend to pass on a subsequent attempt if they study and complete a preparation course.

In other words ... STUDY and WATCH the videos or attend a class if you want to pass the exam.

What is on the IRMP Exam?

Most people who pass the exam report that they carefully studied the IRMP body of knowledge and completed the IRMP course.

Those who fail tend to pass on a subsequent attempt if they study and complete the IRMP course or attend a training course.

In other words ... STUDY and WATCH the videos or attend a class if you want to pass the exam.

In other words ... STUDY and WATCH the videos or attend a class if you want to pass the exam.

How was the IRMP Exam developed?

Topics and questions were determined by conducting an extensive job analysis. Participants in the job analysis were asked to analyze skills and determine their significance to a GRC professional, executive, or auditor. The job analysis and other research yielded a blueprint that serves as a competency model for the IRMP.

We update the Integrated Risk Management Capability model and IRMP Exam to reflect important and relevant changes in the global regulation and industry practices for risk management.

How many questions are on the IRMP Exam?

There are 100 questions on the exam. All questions are multiple-choice.

How do I pass the IRMP Exam?

You have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the exam. You must correctly answer 70% of questions.

Is the IRMP Exam "open book" like the real world?

Yes! The exam is open-book, meaning you may use Google and other resources while taking the exam.

We believe that the exam process should reflect modern reality and user experiences. In your job, you use Google and online resources daily. You should be able to use these resources when you learn and when you take the exam.

However, don't be fooled! The exam is challenging even with the help of these resources.

When do I find out if I passed the IRMP?

You get your result immediately after taking the exam. If you pass, your certificate is immediately available for sharing and printing from your Certification Dashboard.

What happens if I fail the IRMP?

You may retake the exam up to six (6) times per year. Almost everyone is able to accomplish this goal. We believe that certification should be part of the learning process and help reinforce understanding and not just be a point-in-time proof of memorized knowledge.

Consider being fully prepared each time that you attempt the exam. Our database of questions is extensive, so it is unlikely that you will see the same questions each time that you attempt the exam.

FAQ about Maintaining IRMP

How long is my certificate valid?
  1. When a certificate is awarded, it is awarded for a full year starting on the day you passed the exam.
  2. Your first full year has no CPE requirement (because you spent at least 8 hours preparing for and taking the exam).
  3. Starting your second year, you must earn at least eight (8) credits of continuing education related to the certification topic annually.
  4. When a certificate renews, it renews for a full year. Automatic renewal on the day of certificate expiration happens if both of these conditions are true: a) Member has an active AAP and b) CPE requirement has been met (if applicable).
  5. If the expiration date passes and you do not meet both conditions, you have a grace period of 90 days to fulfill the requirements (renewing your AAP and/or getting enough credits). After the grace period is over, your certification gets deleted from our records, and certificates are no longer available for display.
Do I need to recertify every year?

NO! You only need to pass the exam once every five (5) years. We use continuing education requirements to ensure that you stay current with new developments.

How do I maintain the IRMP?

Maintaining ALL of your certifications is simple and straightforward. We use a Unified Certification Maintenance program on our website. Whenever you watch a video or attend an event on our website, it is automatically tracked and counted toward your certification.

You can see all of your current CPE credits on your Certification Dashboard and CPE Transcript.

The unified program allows you to track one CPE credit to multiple certifications. So, for example, a course on “Risk Assessments” would count toward not only THIS certification but also ALL other certifications that rely on Risk Assessment skills.

How do I submit CPEs for the IRMP?

You don’t have to!

All continuing education for OCEG certifications is automatically tracked and administered under a unified program on our website.

Whenever you watch a video or attend an event, such as a webinar on our website, it is automatically tracked and counted toward your IDPP (or other OCEG certifications as appropriate).

You may also manually submit CPEs from other pre-approved continuing education experiences.

You can check your CPE progress at any time on your CPE Dashboard.

Do I get "double credit" for CPEs?

Yes! Many of our continuing education experiences count toward multiple OCEG certifications. The unified program also allows you to track one CPE credit to multiple certifications. This means that a single webinar or course can count toward one or more of your certifications.

One experience. Multiple credits.

So, for example, a course on “Risk Assessments” would count toward not only IRMP but also several other certifications that rely on Risk Assessment skills.