RISK Management Professional (RMP)®

If Your RMP Application or Certification Is Revoked

Understand What “Revoked” Means

A revoked status means PMI has cancelled or withdrawn your PMI-RMP eligibility or certification after it was approved, typically due to ethical, compliance, or integrity violations. Once revoked, you are no longer considered a PMI-RMP credential holder or eligible candidate until the issue is formally resolved with PMI.

Common Reasons for Revocation

  • Ethics or Code of Conduct Violation:
    Breaching PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, such as dishonesty, misrepresentation, or unprofessional behavior, can lead to revocation of your PMI-RMP certification or eligibility.

  • Fraudulent Information:
    Providing false or misleading details in your PMI-RMP application, during the audit process, or at any stage of the certification process is considered a serious violation.

  • Cheating or Exam Misconduct:
    Engaging in exam-related misconduct, including cheating, sharing or using unauthorized exam content, impersonation, or violating exam rules, may result in certification revocation.

  • Failure to Maintain Certification:
    Not fulfilling Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR), such as earning the required PDUs within your 3-year cycle, will result in the suspension and eventual revocation of your PMI-RMP credential.

  • Non-compliance with PMI Policies:
    Ignoring PMI’s requests for verification, failing to respond to audits or ethics review, or violating any PMI policy may lead to cancellation of your certification status.

What to Do If Your Status Is Revoked

  • Review PMI’s Notification:
    Carefully read the revocation notice sent by PMI. It will outline the specific reason for the revocation and any available next steps or deadlines.

  • Contact PMI:
    Reach out to PMI via their official support or ethics department if you need clarification about the revocation or the process to resolve it.

  • Submit an Appeal:
    If you believe the revocation was issued in error or due to a misunderstanding, you may file a formal appeal. Be sure to submit it within the timeframe specified in the notice.

  • Provide Supporting Evidence:
    Prepare and include clear documentation that supports your case, such as audit logs, communication records, training completion certificates, or any other relevant materials.

If the Revocation Is Upheld

You will lose your PMI-RMP credential or eligibility permanently in cases involving fraud or serious ethical violations.
You may be restricted from reapplying for a specific period or indefinitely, depending on the severity of the violation.
Your name will be removed from PMI’s official list of active PMI-RMP credential holders.

Prevent Revocation in the Future

Always provide accurate and verifiable information in your PMI-RMP application and audit process.

Strictly adhere to PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Never share, copy, or reproduce any PMI exam materials or content.

Keep your Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) records current and submit your Professional Development Units (PDUs) before your renewal deadline.

Maintain open and transparent communication with PMI if any issues or questions arise during your certification or renewal process.