Governance, Risk & Resilience · CERM

Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM)

For leaders who manage risk across the whole enterprise.

TrackGovernance, Risk & Resilience
Career stageAdvanced
AssessmentOnline exam
MaintenanceRenewal & CPD
Overview & who should apply

About the CERM certification

The CERM certification recognises the competence to establish enterprise-wide risk management, define risk appetite and integrate risk into strategy and performance.

Who should apply: Risk managers, CROs, finance and strategy professionals.

Risk management concept
Body of knowledge

Core competence areas

The CERM exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.

1

ERM Frameworks

2

Risk Appetite & Tolerance

3

Strategic & Emerging Risks

4

Risk Aggregation & Reporting

5

Risk Governance & Board Oversight

6

Integrating Risk with Strategy

How to get certified

Your path to CERM

  1. Review the eligibility requirements for CERM.
  2. Submit your application to IAQP.
  3. Prepare using the body of knowledge, an Approved Training Partner or self-study.
  4. Sit the independent online exam.
  5. Receive your verifiable CERM certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.

Fees, validity & renewal

Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CERM are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.

Preparation

Ready to earn your CERM?

Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.