RMIA Certification / Specific Certification
Certified Practising Risk Associate - (CPRA®)
The CPRA® certification is designed for early-career professionals risk professionals with approximately two to five years of practical risk management experience.
CPRA® certification recognises practitioners who have established a strong foundation in risk management principles and practice and are building capability across governance, leadership, decision-making, assurance and enterprise risk management activities.
CPRA® provides formal professional recognition and serves as a pathway towards CPRM certification as experience and organisational influence continue to develop.
CPRA® certification helps you:
Stand Out Professionally
Use the CPRA® post-nominal and digital badge to showcase your credentials and signal your commitment to excellence in risk practice.
Advance Your Career
Formalise your experience and open doors to new opportunities in risk-focused roles across industries, including governance, compliance, operations, and finance.
Build Credibility
Demonstrate to employers and stakeholders that you meet recognised standards in risk management, increasing trust and confidence in your capabilities.
Gain Industry Recognition
Be recognised among peers and hiring managers as a certified professional in a growing and increasingly strategic field.
Establish a Career Pathway
Lay the foundation for future certification and leadership roles, including progression to CPRM® and CCRO® as your career evolves.
Mandatory Supporting Documentation
1. Certification Application Form
Completed in full, including:
RMBoK domain assessment.
Applicant declarations.
Two referee attestations.
2. Detailed Current Resume / CV
Your resume must clearly demonstrate:
Current and previous risk management roles.
Responsibilities and achievements.
Governance and leadership experience.
3. Professional Summary/Cover Letter
Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their experience across the RMIA Body of Knowledge domains.
The cover letter should include practical examples demonstrating:
Governance and reporting responsibilities.
Risk assessments and treatment activities.
Risk appetite and decision-making experience.
Leadership and stakeholder influence.
Risk frameworks, controls and assurance activities.
Measurable outcomes achieved.
4. Qualification and Certification Evidence
Copies of:
Academic qualifications.
Professional certifications.
Risk management education programs, including RMIA Education
Relevant professional development activities.
5. Referee Endorsements
Applicants must provide at least one referee who can verify:
Risk management experience.
Period of employment.
Leadership and governance responsibilities.
Practical application of the RMIA Body of Knowledge domains.
Failure to provide sufficient supporting evidence may result in:
Requests for additional information.
Delays in assessment.
Referral to an alternative certification level.
Deferral pending further evidence.
Pathways for Career Development
The CPRA® certification is structured to support professionals at the early stages of their risk career, offering a flexible pathway to formalise experience and build recognised credentials. Whether you're just starting out or transitioning into a risk-focused role, CPRA® provides an accessible route to demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to the profession.
This certification acknowledges the diversity of risk-related roles and backgrounds. You don’t need broad enterprise experience to qualify - just a foundation in risk practice and a desire to grow. CPRA® helps you take the next step with confidence, positioning you for career advancement and recognition in a field that’s gaining strategic importance across industries.
As part of the examination process for CPRA®, candidates need to be familiar with RMIA’s Risk Management Body of Knowledge (RMBoK). Upon applying for CPRA®, members have access to the documents below, to study prior to the exam:
RMBoK Domain 1 – Communication and Consultation v2.5
RMBoK Domain 2 – Establish the Context v2.5
RMBoK Domain 3 – Risk Assessment v2.4
RMBoK Domain 4 – Risk Treatment v2.4
RMBoK Domain 5 – Monitoring and Reviewing v2.6
RMBoK Domain 6 – Governance v2.0
Certification fees:
Cost of application processing, panel review and examination: $99
Annual renewal fee CPRA®: $150
Pre-requisites include:
Financial member of the RMIA
Abide by the RMIA Code of Ethics
Pass the CPRA examination
Adhere to annual CPD requirements of 20 points