Course Overview
Risk management has always been an integral part of project and organizational management, but its importance has grown significantly in today’s complex business environment. Effective risk and crisis management not only helps organizations reduce the negative impact of crises but also delivers tangible cost savings and business resilience.
This certification provides a flexible and practical framework that can be applied to individual projects, departments, or even across the entire enterprise. Participants will learn how to anticipate, assess, and respond to risks, as well as how to develop and test crisis management plans to ensure preparedness for emergencies such as natural disasters, operational failures, or unforeseen disruptions.
By earning the Certified Risk and Crisis Manager (CRCM)™ credential, professionals will be equipped to implement risk controls, lead crisis response efforts, and establish continuity and recovery strategies that safeguard organizational sustainability.
Exam Information
Exam Pattern: 50 Multiple Choice Questions – 80% required to pass (40/50 correct).
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour).
Exam Format: Online, non-proctored; can be taken anytime within an 8-month validity period.
Includes 2 exam attempts per voucher.
If unsuccessful after 2 attempts, candidates may purchase a new voucher for additional attempts.
Certification Validity: Lifetime
Course Outline
Module 1 – Risk Management
Understanding risk
Risk management activities
Assessing and responding to risks
Resourcing controls and reaction planning
Reporting, monitoring, and reviewing the framework
Module 2 – Crisis Management
What is crisis management?
Training leaders and staff
Conducting crisis audits and risk level analysis
Developing response processes
Consulting experts and applying incident management techniques
Establishing emergency operations centers
Building business continuity and recovery plans
Post-crisis recovery and lessons learned
Practice opportunities for real-world readiness
Target Audience
Risk management professionals seeking to deepen their expertise
Leaders of critical business units or company subsidiaries
Managers responsible for organizational preparedness and resilience
Professionals involved in business continuity, security, or operations
