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rimap® resources
Exam study materials
FERMA provides a range of resources to support candidates preparing for the rimap® certification exam and to guide those who wish to deepen their knowledge beyond the exam requirements.
Three reference books, published in collaboration with Emerald Publishing, compile key content from the rimap® Body of Knowledge:
- Essentials and Assessment of Risk Management – covering Blocks 1 & 2
- Risk Treatment – covering Blocks 3 & 4
- Risk Measurement and Monitoring – covering Blocks 5 & 6 (not required for the exam but valuable for advanced workshop or those looking to expand their expertise)
The books are available for purchase on Amazon and through Emerald Publishing. Candidates who enroll in the rimap® certification programme will receive a 30% discount code to use on the Emerald platform.
In addition, four sets of lecture notes, developed by FERMA’s team of risk experts, remain accessible via the rimap® platform upon enrolment. These notes support study for the first four blocks of the Body of Knowledge and are the core materials for exam preparation.
Essentials and Assessment of Risk Management - Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction to the FERMA rimap® certification (4 pillars system)
- Chapter 2. Principles and aims of enterprise-wide risk management
- Chapter 3. Risk management frameworks and standards
- Chapter 4. Risk management in the organisation
- Chapter 5. Organisation strategy, objectives, responsibilities, structure and programme
- Chapter 6. Strategic risk management
- Chapter 7. Types and impact of risk on organisations
- Chapter 8. Risk management process: identification, assessment, treatment, control, financing
- Chapter 9. Added value, cost and benefits of risk management
- Chapter 10. Risk and uncertainty and their impact on strategy
- Chapter 11. Risk identification and classification
- Chapter 12. Risk identification techniques
- Chapter 13. Risk analysis tools and techniques
- Chapter 14. Financial models for risk management
- Chapter 15. Risk register, risk matrix, risk profile, risk map
Risk Treatment - Contents
Chapter 1. General aspects of risk treatment
Chapter 2. Identifying and designing risk treatments
Chapter 3. Risk control/reduction techniques
Chapter 4. Introduction to disturbance management and BIA
Chapter 5. Business continuity, emergency and crisis management
Chapter 6. General/financial risk-related controls
Chapter 7. Risk financing techniques
Chapter 8. Insurance sector
Chapter 9. Insurance
Chapter 10. Reinsurance
Chapter 11. Captive (re)insurance companies
Chapter 12. Alternative risk transfer
Chapter 13. International insurance market
Risk Measurement and Monitoring - Contents
- Chapter 1. Uncertainty modelling
- Chapter 2. Present value, portfolio approach and efficient frontier
- Chapter 3. Corporate social responsibility
- Chapter 4. Communication, consultation, corporate governance and the role of the board
- Chapter 5. Risk monitoring and reviewing
- Chapter 6. Risk reporting
- Chapter 7. Operational risk management
- Chapter 8. Supply chain risk management
- Chapter 9. Project management
- Chapter 10. Mergers and acquisition
- Chapter 11. Cyber security and managing cyber risks
- Chapter 12. Managing terrorism risks
- Chapter 13. Reputation
- Chapter 14. Emerging and future risks
- Chapter 15. Emerging issues in risk management
PrepCourse key benefits
The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course is a six-day course aimed at equipping participants to prepare for FERMA rimap® Risk Management certification. Given the demanding nature of balancing work and other obligations, mastering exam preparation can be quite the task. This Preparatory Course steps in to provide the necessary guidance and support to excel!
The FERMA rimap® Preparatory Course focuses on the key areas in the Body of Knowledge. It helps participants get ready for the exam by giving them specific preparation, useful tips, and mock exams. This course is available online to everyone and can also be tailored for in-house delivery. If your organization is interested, please feel free to reach out.
It offers the framework, tools, and guidance from the rimap® Steering Committee that are essential for your success!
After registration, you will find there:
- rimap® books
- Training materials
- Links for the online classes
- Access to register for the Rimap exam
2026 PrepCourses dates:
April
Six-days Course: 13 – 15 and 20 – 22
Exam: 23 April 2026 (or )
Daily Schedule: 9 am – 1 pm CET
November
Six-days Course: 16 -18 and 23 – 25
Exam: 17 December 2026 (or )
Daily Schedule: 9 am – 1 pm CET
PrepCourse Application Process
Sign up at the rimap® platform, complete the payment process, and you are ready to start!
Documentation
- Up-to-date CV
- Evidence of payment of certification and/or FERMA association membership fees
Application fees (all prices are exclusive of VAT)
The Preparatory Course is a six-day course followed by an exam day. You can take this exam on this day or on any other exam day within a year.
| FERMA Member(1) | Non-FERMA Member(2) | |
| PrepCourse | €800 | €1000 |
| Examination | €300 | €450 |
Note : FERMA is a non-profit organisation
- FERMA member fee applies to risk managers belonging to one of the 23 FERMA member associations.
- Find the closest FERMA member risk management association here.