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they speak. together.

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interruptions. part of the process. the session’s objectives to
maximize productivity.
 Content

01 Introduction
An overview of the PMI-RMP Exam
04 Risk Identification
The process of detecting risks that could
negatively or positively affect the project's
progress.

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Key Concepts Of Risk Risk Analysis
Management
Fundamental principles and frameworks
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their potential effect.
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03 Risk Strategy and Planning 06 Risk Response
Formulating strategies to address, reduce,
Developing approaches and plans or capitalize on the risks identified.
to deal with potential project risks.

07 Monitor and Close Risks

Fundamental principles and methods to
monitor and close the project risks
Chapter One
Introduction
 PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® Certification

● Specialized credential for project scheduling and timeline management.

● Recognized in over 80 countries with thousands of PMI-SP® credential holders.
● Credential holders report higher project success rates and on-time project delivery.
● Valued across industries like construction, IT, aerospace, telecom, and more.

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 PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Certification

Benefits:
● Demonstrates proven expertise in project scheduling and control.
● Increases marketability in the project management job market.
● Provides a competitive edge with specialized scheduling skills.

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 Prerequisites for the PMI-RMP® Exam

Educational Background Project Risk Management Experience Project Risk Management Education

Secondary diploma (high School At least 36 months spent in the specialized area of 40 contact hours of formal education in the
diploma, associate's degree or professional project risk management within the last specialized area of project risk management
global equivalent) five consecutive years

OR
Four-year degree (bachelor's degree At least 24 months spent in the specialized area of 30 contact hours of formal education in the
or global equivalent) professional project risk management within the last specialized area of project risk management
five consecutive years

OR
Bachelor's or post-graduate degree At least 12 months spent in the specialized area of 30 contact hours of formal education in the
from a GAC accredited program professional project risk management within the last specialized area of project risk management
(bachelor's or master's degree or five consecutive years
global equivalent)

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 RMP® Credential Process—Timeline

The following details the application processing timeline:

Application Application
Application Certification Exam
Completeness Payment Audit Process
Submission Cycle Eligibility
Review Process

3 years from the If application is

date the Multi- selected, you
Cannot schedule Rater Assessment 1 year from the have 90 days to
Windows open 5 days after exam until you (MRA) is passed date of the send your
90 days submitted online submit payment to obtain and application audit material
of credential fees report PDUs approval and PMI® takes
toward credential approximately
maintenance 5–7 days
PMI-RMP Examination Information

No. of Scored Questions No. of Pretest (Unscored) Questions Total Examination Questions

100 15 115

Allotted Examination Time

2.5 hours
 About the PMI-RMP® Exam

● Total number of Questions: 115, of which, 15 questions are test questions for future tests.

● Only 100 questions are scored.

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(approximately 58 questions) and review all your answers

● If you do not pass your first exam attempt, you can retake the exam. You may take the
examination up to three times within your one-year eligibility period. After three attempts, you
must wait one year from the date of the last examination before you reapply for the certification.
About the PMI-RMP® Exam

Domain Percentage of Items on Test

Risk Strategy and Planning 22%

Risk Identification 23%

Risk Analysis 23%

Risk Response 13%

Monitor and Close Risks 19%

Total 100%
 Chapter Two
Project Risk Management
Overview
Risk Definition

• The project risk is an uncertain event or a condition that has a positive or a negative effect on the
project objectives

• Risk could have an adverse or positive effect on the achievement of objectives.

• It is essential to address both situations within an enterprise, portfolio, program, and project risk
management process.
Risks Through Project Life Cycle

Level
Cost to fix the risk event

Chance of Risk

Project life Cycle

Definitions

• Issue: It is something that is occurring in the present; It is known, and it is being dealt with.

• Risk Event: Description of a scenario that may occur if the risk were to materialize (good to
capture it in the cause-risk-effect format).
• Risk Trigger: Sign or indicator that a risk event is about to occur.
• Risk Register: details all identified risks, including description, category, cause, probability of
occurring, impact(s) on objectives, proposed responses, owners, and current status.
Definitions

• Risk Breakdown Structure: A hierarchical breakdown of risks organized by risk categories.

• Probability: Defines the likelihood of the occurrence of the risk.

• Impact: The result and consequence of the probability of risk occurring.

Principles of Risk Management

● Risk management is an inherent and essential part of the portfolio, program, and project
management framework.

● The practice of risk management is propagated, recognized, and encouraged throughout the
organization.
Objectives of Risk Management

● Achieving Excellence in Risk Management

● Balance benefits obtained with cost
● Tailor risk management processes to organization & portfolios, programs & projects
● Process excellence is itself a risk management strategy
 Project Risk Management
• Project Risk Management includes the processes concerned with conducting risk management
planning, identification, analysis, responses, and monitoring and controlling of a project.
• The objective is to increase the probability and the impact of positive risks and decrease the
probability and the impact of negative risks.
Exploit Escalate
Enhance
Share
Probability Opportunity Benefit
Positive
Exploit
Project Risk
Accept
Impact
Avoid
Mitigate
Negative Threat Issue
Transfer
Accept
Iterative Process

Risk management is not a one-time activity. Some important pointers, which must be kept in mind
when discussing the iterative processes of risk management are as follows:

● Risk identification is repeated throughout the project life cycle.

● Periodicity should be determined.
● Risk identification can be repeated at a key milestone or
when there is a change in the project or its operating
environment.
Risk Management Levels

Strategy

Portfolios

Programs

Projects

Activities
 Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

Identify Business Risks

(Threats and Opportunities) Strategy
Translate risk management
strategy into actions Translate strategic
Portfolios objectives into
organizational value and
capabilities
Define tangible benefits
and capability triggers Programs

Escalate to higher levels

Projects when necessary
Individual and Overall Project Risks

• Project risk is classified into two levels:

• Individual risk
• Overall project risk
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• The overall project risk represents the effect of uncertainty on the project as a whole.

• The assessment of project risk helps in decision-making at strategic level and in turn at
program, portfolio, and project governance levels to decide priorities.
Risk Attitude

• Risk appetite is the degree of uncertainty an organization or individual is willing to accept in

anticipation of a reward.

• Risk appetite guides the management of risk and the parameters the organization uses in
deciding whether or not to take on risk.
 Risk Attitude

• Risk appetite defines what types of risks an organization

pursues.

• A risk appetite determination represents the start of embraci Risk

Appetite
ng risk

• Risk attitudes are not necessarily permanent nor consistent. Strategy and
Business Value
Drivers

Risk Management
Framework

Risk Management Policy

Risk Threshold

• Risk threshold is the measure of acceptable variation around an

objective that reflects the risk appetite of the organization and its
stakeholders.

• A key element of risk strategy is the establishment and monitoring of

enterprise, portfolio, program, and project risk thresholds.
Risk Threshold

• Establishing risk thresholds is an integral step in linking portfolio, program, and project risk
management to strategy alignment and is performed as part of early planning.

• Based on the risk appetite of the organization, governance may also be responsible for ensuring
that risk thresholds are established and observed, and when the risk should be escalated to a
higher governance level.
Excellence in The Practice of Risk Management

• Managing risks is an essential part of reducing & handling complexity in organizational initiatives.

• Clarity on objectives, requirements, & scope facilitates identification & management of risks,
lessening exposure to unforeseen situations.
Excellence in The Practice of Risk Management

• Balance benefits obtained with cost

• Tailor risk management processes to organization &

portfolios, programs & projects
Key Success Factors for Risk Management
Integration
with
organizational
project
management
(OPM) Recognizing
Tailoring risk the value of
effort risk
management

Risk Management
Success

Individual
Organizational
commitment/r
Commitment
esponsibility

Open & honest

communicatio
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Key Success Factors for Risk Management

1. Recognizing the value of risk management: Portfolio, program, and project risk management
is recognized by organizational management, stakeholders, and team members as a valuable
discipline that provides a positive return on investment.

2. Individual commitment/responsibility: Portfolio, program, and project participants and

stakeholders accept responsibility for undertaking risk-related activities as required. Risk
management is everyone's responsibility.
Key Success Factors for Risk Management

3. Open and honest communication: Everyone is involved in the risk management process. Any
actions or attitudes that hinder communication about risk reduce the effectiveness of risk
management regarding proactive approaches and effective decision making.

4. Organizational commitment: Organizational commitment is established only when risk

management is aligned with the organization's goals, values, and ERM policies.
Key Success Factors for Risk Management

5. Tailoring risk effort: Risk management activities are consistent with the value of the endeavor
to the organization and with its level of risk, scale, and other organizational constraints.

6. Integration with organizational project management: Successful risk management requires the
appropriate execution of organizational project management and ERM processes, including the
allocation of resources necessary for the effective application of risk management.
Focus on The Most Impactful Risks

• Definite fact or sets of circumstances about the project or environment

• Uncertainty that could affect project objectives if it occurs Cause

• Contingent effect, either negative or positive on project objective(s)

Risk

Effect
Balance Realization of Value Against Overall Risks

• Risk management seeks to find a Balance between risk and business value creation.

• Low risk initiatives may not create enough value or performance.

• High expected performance initiatives may expose the organization to too much threat.
Potential Risk categories

Financial Strategic Performance External Technology

• Rising materials • Project • Missed deadlines • Employee illness • New

costs Dependencies and deliverables or leave taking technologies
• Additional labor • Use of new • Outdated market • Major weather tools
and resources technology research events or • Complexity
• Additional budget emergencies
needs • Changing laws
Risk is Opportunity or Threat

+ Threats

generate value for have negative

an organization impact on an
organization’s
goals and
objectives.

Opportunities
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Risk is Opportunity or Threat

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Risk Classification

Unknown-known Unknown-known
Hidden Fact
Emergent risk
Knowledge exists in the
Knowledge does not exist
community but not with the
within the sphere of influence
entity working on the endeavor

Known-known Known-Unknown

facts and requirements Classic Risk

Managed as a part of scope not There is knowledge to identify
a risk probability and impact
Examples of Project Risks Levels

Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Management Corporate History experiences culture, organizational stability,

and financial.
Customer and Historical experiences culture, contractual,
stakeholder requirement definition, and stability.
Natural environment Physical environment, facilities, and local services.

Cultural Political, legal/regulatory, and interest groups.

Project Risk
External Economic Labor market, labor conditions, and financial
market.
Requirements Scope uncertainty, conditions of use, and
complexity.
Performance Technology maturity, and technology limits.
Technology

Application Organizational experience, personal skill sets

and experience, and physical resources.
Empowerment and Education in Risk Management

• Lead by example to empower stakeholders in embracing and executing

the risk management plan.

• Implement training and coaching to educate stakeholders on risk

principles and processes.

• Foster a shared understanding and commitment to active engagement

in risk management activities.
Foster A Culture That Embraces Risk Management

• All organizations face the Uncertainty of both internal and external events.

• Uncertain present and future challenges can be dealt with by formulating and applying a sound
business strategy toward realizing a set of objectives and man- aging risks.

• Risk Management provides insight into risks that need to be addressed in support of reaching
those objectives and takes advantage of opportunities. When opportunities occur, they are called
benefits.
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Risks could be captured by impact on the following project objectives:

Scope Quality Schedule Cost

Stakeholder Risk Attitudes

Risk Seeker Risk Neutral Risk Averse

Stakeholders are
Stakeholders are Stakeholders who
neither risk averse
risk does not take risks.
nor risk seeking.
seeking in nature.
Remember: Risk Management

• Identifying threats rather than ignoring them

• Identification of opportunities to harness positive changes impacting initiatives.

• Cultivating a positive mindset in the organization to accept changes.

Questions
Question

What does 'Impact' refer to in risk management?

A) The cost of the risk

B) The source of the risk

C) The consequence of the probability of risk occurring

D) The timeline of the risk

Answer

C) The consequence of the probability of risk occurring

Explanation: Impact is the outcome or result that occurs when the risk materializes, affecting the
project's objectives.
Question

Which one of these is a principle of risk management?

A) Risk management is a one-time activity

B) Risk management is only for large organizations

C) Risk management is continuous and iterative

D) Risk management is to be kept secret

Answer

C) Risk management is continuous and iterative

Explanation: Risk management is an ongoing process that needs to be revisited throughout the
project lifecycle.
Question

What is the role of a facilitator in the Delphi Method?

A) To provide solutions to risks

B) To take assessments from experts

C) To manage the project budget

D) To oversee the construction phase

Answer

B) To take assessments from experts

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Question

What does a Risk Threshold indicate?

A) The point at which risks are accepted

B) The amount of risk that is unacceptable

C) The maximum budget for risk mitigation

D) The number of risks a project can have

Answer

A) The point at which risks are accepted

Explanation: Risk threshold is the measure of acceptable variation an organization or stakeholder is

willing to bear.
Question

Which of these is an objective of risk management?

A) To eliminate all project risks

B) To increase project cost

C) To promote team conflicts

D) To balance risk against the benefits

Answer

D) To balance risk against the benefits

Explanation: One of the key objectives is to find an optimal balance between taking risks and the
potential rewards or benefits.
Question

What does 'Risk Attitude' define?

A) The documentation of all project risks

B) The degree of uncertainty accepted

C) The structure of the risk management team

D) The insurance policy against risks

Answer

B) The degree of uncertainty accepted

Explanation: Risk attitude is about the level of uncertainty or risk that an organization or individual is
willing to accept.
Question

What is meant by 'Levels of Uncertainty'?

A) The stages of project completion

B) The depth of the project planning

C) The types of risk, such as known and unknown

D) The number of risks in a project

Answer

C) The types of risk, such as known and unknown

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Question

What is the purpose of 'Risk Identification'?

A) To assign project roles

B) To document project outcomes

C) To recognize potential risks

D) To calculate the project budget

Answer

C) To recognize potential risks

Explanation: Risk Identification is the process of determining which risks may affect the project and
documenting their characteristics.
Question

What is a key factor in balancing the realization of value against overall risks in risk management?

A) Increasing high-risk initiatives

B) Taking more risks without analysis

C) Finding a balance between risk and business value creation

D) Avoiding all forms of risks

Answer

C) Finding a balance between risk and business value creation

Explanation: The slide suggests that risk management seeks to find a balance between risk and
business value creation, implying that neither high-risk nor low-value initiatives are desirable. The
goal is to manage risks in such a way that value is maximized without exposing the organization to
unnecessary threats.
Question

Which of the following is considered a potential risk category in project management?

A) Financial

B) Aesthetic

C) Recreational

D) Spiritual
Answer

A) Financial

Explanation: The slide lists financial risk as one of the potential risk categories along with strategic,
performance, external, and technology risks. Financial risks are related to monetary losses, costs, or
any financial variables that might affect the project's success.
Question

How can risk management empower and educate stakeholders?

A) By limiting stakeholder involvement to reduce confusion

B) Through empowerment to take on high-risk initiatives

C) By providing training and coaching to understand risk principles

D) By ensuring stakeholders are kept unaware of potential risks

Answer

C) By providing training and coaching to understand risk principles

Explanation: The slide emphasizes the importance of empowerment and education in risk
management. It states that stakeholders should be empowered through training and coaching to
understand risk principles and processes, fostering a clear understanding and commitment to active
engagement in risk management activities.
Chapter Three

Risk Strategy and Planning