Risk Certificate

What is the Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate?
The Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate is a qualification which has two levels. It is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the APMP qualification or similar project management qualifications.

Who is it for?
Level 1 determines the candidate’s knowledge of the subject, sufficient to allow them to contribute to risk management within a project.

Level 2 determines the candidate’s knowledge, understanding and capability in the subject, sufficient to allow them to undertake formal project risk management.

What is assessed?
The learning outcomes for the qualification are detailed in the APM Project Risk Management Certificate syllabus.

Do I have to take Level 1 before taking Level 2?
It is possible to take Level 2 without taking Level 1; however, the Level 2 assumes the knowledge of the Level 1 syllabus.

How is it assessed?
Full details can be found in the candidate guidance notes.

Level 1 guidance notes

Level 2 guidance notes

• Level 1 is a 60 question multiple choice examination that lasts for 1 hour.
• Level 2 is a 3  hour and 15 minute written examination, answering three questions, one compulsory and two from four optional questions.

How can I study for this qualification?
Through our Accredited Providers or through self study, using the reference texts detailed in the syllabus including the APM Body of Knowledge, 5th edition and Project Risk Analysis and Management Guide, 2nd edition.

Should you wish to undertake self study, you can enter one of four open examinations run by the Association for Project Management. You may apply for these using the qualifications application form, available from the qualifications page.

Level 1 sample paper

Level 2 sample paper

How much does it cost?
Please contact an accredited training provider for fees or alternatively take an open exam with APM.

APM Qualifications and the Body of Knowledge 6th edition