RIMS-CRMP-FED Certified Risk Management Professional for Federal Government Exam

A risk management professional is a partner who supports the organization to leverage the opportunities and uncertainties associated with its goals and objectives. Risk managers lead the development and implementation of risk management practices that enable the organization to make risk-effective decisions that create and sustain value.

The RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional for Federal Government (RIMS-CRMP-FED) is a credential that demonstrates the achievement of validated risk management competencies and commitment to quality. It represents the standard of education, experience and ethics that the discipline requires.

RIMS-CRMP-FEDs may use the credential to establish credibility within their organization and among risk management professionals. Adding the RIMS-CRMP-FED credential to your professional profile verifies that you have achieved a high level of expertise, education and experience required to successfully manage risk and support decision making in the federal government environment.

Application information

Before you schedule an exam appointment, make sure you have:

1. met the eligibility requirements;
2. submitted your application;
3. paid the designated fee; and
4. received your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email from RIMS-CRMP Certification Department.

For more information, visit the RIMS-CRMP Certification website. You may also contact RIMS at RIMS-CRMP@rims.org with questions.

Scheduling your exam appointment

Your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email includes the date range in which you can take your exam. You are responsible for booking your appointment within that timeframe.

Create your Pearson account

You will need a Pearson account before you can schedule your exam. Please allow up to 24 hours for your account to be activated. When creating your account and booking your exam, have your RIMS‑CRMP‑FED candidate ID number ready. This ID appears in the ATT email you received after completing your application and should be entered as your PTI ID.

If you experience any issues with your account, the quickest way to connect with a customer service agent is through the chat feature available on this page.

Schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment

You are responsible for managing your own exam appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

After you schedule

Once your appointment is confirmed, Pearson will send you a confirmation email that includes your exam date and time, the test center address, and important policies to review before test day. 

You will receive a confirmation email whenever you schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please sign in to your Pearson account to verify your appointment status.