IRM is risk management's professional education body. Established as a not-for-profit organisation , the Institute is governed by practising risk professionals and has strong links to leading universities and business schools across the world . Recognising that risk management is a multi-disciplinary field, we also work closely with many other specialist institutes and associations and seek to represent an increasingly broad and diverse set of stakeholders.

The worldwide membership is drawn from industry, commerce, consultancy and the public sector. Members have backgrounds in many different risk-related disciplines: accountants, project managers, insurers, chartered surveyors, health care professionals, lawyers, bankers, auditors, health and safety professionals and engineers are among those represented.

IRM Membership (MIRM) is recognised worldwide as the sign of a risk management professional and is achieved through examination: Fellowship (FIRM) follows through accredited practical experience.

The Institute's key objectives are:

	Education - to provide flexible routes to professional qualifications and training in risk management.
	Qualifications - to provide the opportunity to gain an international recognised qualification, allowing people to develop skills in their own place at their own pace.
	Good Practice - to promote technical and ethical good practice.
	Partnership - to work with others to promote and further the interests of the profession of risk management