Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

Demonstrate your expertise in risk management assurance and governance. The CRMA certification validates your ability to provide assurance on risk management processes.

About the CRMA Certification

The Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their ability to provide assurance on risk management processes and governance.

CRMA holders are recognized as experts in risk management, internal control, and governance. This certification is ideal for internal auditors, risk managers, compliance professionals, and those involved in governance activities.

Who Should Pursue CRMA?

  • Risk management professionals
  • Internal auditors with risk assurance responsibilities
  • Compliance and governance officers
  • Senior management and board members

Eligibility Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Candidates without a degree may substitute with additional experience.

Work Experience

With Bachelor's Degree: 2 years of related experience

With Master's Degree: 1 year of related experience

Without Degree: 5 years of related experience

Related experience includes risk management, internal audit, compliance, or governance activities.

Character Reference

A character reference form signed by a CRMA, CIA, or your supervisor.

Code of Ethics

Agreement to abide by The IIA's Code of Ethics.

Exam Structure

CRMA Examination

100 questions | 2 hours

Domain 1: Governance, Risk, and Control (40%)

  • • Governance principles and frameworks
  • • Risk management processes and methodologies
  • • Internal control systems and frameworks
  • • Organizational culture and ethics

Domain 2: Risk Management Assurance (50%)

  • • Risk assessment methodologies
  • • Risk identification and evaluation
  • • Risk response strategies
  • • Risk monitoring and reporting

Domain 3: Assurance and Consulting (10%)

  • • Assurance engagement planning
  • • Risk assurance methodologies
  • • Consulting and advisory services
  • • Communication and reporting

Key Study Topics

Core Concepts

  • • COSO Internal Control Framework
  • • COSO Enterprise Risk Management
  • • ISO 31000 Risk Management
  • • Three Lines Model
  • • Governance frameworks

Practical Applications

  • • Risk assessment techniques
  • • Control testing methodologies
  • • Risk assurance procedures
  • • Governance evaluation
  • • Reporting and communication

Career Benefits

1

Enhanced Credibility

Demonstrate your expertise in risk management assurance to employers and clients.

2

Career Advancement

Open doors to senior risk management and governance positions.

3

Professional Network

Join a global network of risk management professionals.

Get CRMA Certified

Register for the CRMA exam and advance your risk management career.

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Exam Schedule

Next Exam Date

February 20, 2026

Registration Deadline

February 15, 2026

Results Available

March 15, 2026

Need Help?

Email:
crma@iia-ethiopia.org

Phone:
+251 11 123 4567

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM