Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP)

What is Third Party Risk Management (3PRM, TPRM)?
Third party risk is inseparable from doing business with third parties, vendors, service providers, and suppliers. In fact, organizations are always exposed to risk from external entities that power its extended enterprise.
Third-Party Risk Management (3PRM / TPRM) is systematic, repeatable processes that deliver fact-based risk insight, enabling risk-informed decisions and effective risk oversight.
Third party risk management is recognized as an essential capability for organizations in all sectors and geographies. Regulators have telegraphed its importance with increasing stringent regulatory guidance.
Investing in C3PRMP certification communicates a strong commitment to third party risk management and professional development.
Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP): What Will You Learn?
You will learn how to:
- Identify, assess, manage, and control third party risk throughout the relationship lifecycle.
- Align risk taxonomy, domains, and specialists to coordinate activities and integrate risks and methodologies for effective third party risk management and governance.
- Understand risk frameworks, best practices, and pitfalls, and how third party risk management integrates with internal operations and the extended enterprise.
C3PRMP is not just another course. It’s a prestigious university-level certification program that delivers actionable content essential for effective and efficient third party risk management.
Investing in C3PRMP certification demonstrates a strong commitment to risk management, professional development, and compliance by organizations and individuals.
Authored by renowned expert Linda Tuck Chapman, C3PRMP is grounded in robust frameworks like COSO and ISO, C3PRMP delivers a transferable, repeatable approach for creating a sound control environment, enhancing risk mitigation, risk oversight and compliance. The content is further enriched by real-world experiences “from the trenches”, and Linda’s best-selling book “Third Party Risk Management: Driving Enterprise Value”.
C3PRMP stands out as the most comprehensive certification available anywhere. In 40+ hours of learning, participants graduate with the skills and knowledge to support third party risk management operational resilience goals, while earning 66 CPE credits or 20 CPD credits.
Take the lead in third party risk management today. Enrol yourself or your team in C3PRMP today!

Learn from an Expert:
Lead architect for C3PRMP, Linda Tuck Chapman is the world’s foremost authority in third party risk and relationship management.
Career highlights include CPO and Head, Third Party Risk Management in three major financial institutions; many years as a consultant and advisor specializing in third party risk management; author; speaker; trainer; and guest lecturer at Columbia University School of Professional Studies and Wharton Executive Education.
Who Should Enroll in C3PRMP?
C3PRMP certification is perfect for professionals at all levels who engage in any capacity with third parties.
C3PRMP certification will elevate your expertise. Whether you’re a practitioner, a service provider, or looking to advance your career, the skills and knowledge you learn in C3PRMP really matters.
If you’re in one of these roles, you’ll be in good company in C3PRMP.
- Audit
- Business Continuity Management
- Compliance
- CyberSecurity
- ERM
- Management Consultant
- Finance
- Financial Crimes
- InfoSec
- ORM
- Procurement
- Risk Governance
- Risk Specialist
- Supplier Manager
- Vendor Manager
- CPA (earn 66 CPE credits)
- University student/grad
- Regulator
- Supplier
- Vendor
C3PRMP is your Game-Changer.
C3PRMP certification elevates practitioners into industry-leading experts.
Program Structure: What to Expect
C3PRMP is a video-based program, complemented by pragmatic required reading, Review Questions and a short essay. For other pursuing CPE credits, you will also complete the Qualifying Assessments. We encourage participants to communicate with Faculty, either in our confidential Discussion Forum or by video-chat.
Delivering the flexibility you need to balance your work, personal and learning commitments, 40+ hours of content is organized into Modules and bite-sized Lessons. If you prefer a more structured approach, we offer 10 week cohort classes through our partner SIG University.
Graduates will earn a prestigious C3PRMP certification, and be presented with a Certificate of Completion and digital badge. Self-identifying participants can also earn 66 CPE credits, NSABA’s highest award across all accredited courses. Additionally, participants may also earn 20 CPD credits from GARP.
Enrol today to advance your professional development journey with C3PRMP.

Benefits of a C3PRMP Certification:
By earning a C3PRMP certification, you’re adding value to your organization, and being valued for your expertise.
C3PRMP is a prestigious credential you’ll be proud to showcase within your organization, on your CV, and in LinkedIn profile.
Our commitment to learning extends to fostering a community of third party risk management professionals. As part of this commitment, we offer a 10% discount for on Membership and any of our Certificate Programs to our graduates.
Third Party Risk Institute Ltd. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
Why Choose C3PRMP?
World-Class Content:
- The very best in third party risk management practices
- Globally accepted risk management frameworks and actionable content
Adult Learning for Professionals:
- Integrated theory, current, and emerging best practices
- Real-world experiences, insights and solutions
- Review Questions that reinforce learning
Globally Recognized Certification:
- C3PRMP certification program is the acknowledged as the market leader by graduates and competitors
- Comprehensive and practical… nothing compares with C3PRMP
Unique Resource Library:
- Access thousands of risk management frameworks, articles, white papers, tips, interviews
- Join our monthly “Ask the Expert” LiveStream events
- Review our monthly Newsletter, indepth analysis of hot topics
Ready to Invest?
Enroll in C3PRMP and take an important forward as a verified expert in third party risk management.
Enhance your reputation and advance your career with the C3PRMP certification.
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We also offer a 3PRM Skills and Knowledge Assessment, bespoke training, and Certificate Programs.
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