The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is expanding access to flexible risk management education with the launch of its first self-paced Certified Risk Manager (CRM) course, Principles of Risk Management. Now available as a standalone option — and included with the Advanced Online Subscription — this new format provides professionals with the freedom to learn at their own pace while maintaining the same depth and rigor that define the CRM program.
Learn Anytime, Advance Your Career
The 16-hour course is delivered fully online and self-paced, with 120 days of access. Participants can progress through each module on their own schedule, balancing professional demands with professional development. This flexible approach makes it easier than ever for risk and insurance professionals to pursue the CRM designation.
A Curriculum Designed for Practical Application
Topics include:
- Introduction to Risk Management — Key terms, concepts, and the five-step process.
- Risk Management and the Organization — Aligning programs with strategy and goals.
- Introduction to Risk Identification — Exposure classifications, negligence, and contract principles.
- Risk Identification Methods — Self-administered and analytic tools, with strengths and weaknesses.
- Financial Statement Analysis — Using financials to identify exposures.
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) — Implementation requirements and organizational benefits.
Accessible Through Subscription or Standalone
In addition to being available for individual purchase at $435, CRM Principles of Risk Management is included in the Advanced Online Subscription, giving subscribers even greater value with unlimited access to a growing library of self-paced courses and designation pathways.
A Commitment to Flexible, Practical Learning
"The addition of our first self-paced CRM course represents a significant step forward in expanding flexible learning opportunities. By including it in the Advanced Online Subscription, we’re ensuring that more professionals can access the tools and knowledge they need, whenever and wherever they’re ready to learn."
Mitch Dunford, Chief Marketing Officer
About the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
The Alliance delivers practical, high-quality education for insurance and risk professionals through classroom, online, and self-paced formats. By combining flexibility with rigor, the Alliance empowers professionals to own their potential and organizations to strengthen their risk management strategies.

CRM Principles of Risk Management Self-Paced Course
In this 16-hour course, you’ll learn essential terminology, exposure identification methods, financial analysis, and the fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to strengthen your career and support organizational success.