According to a recent survey, the cost of failed projects can increase quickly, especially if you consider that one in every three projects is deemed as a failed project by stakeholders and project sponsors. The PMI risk management certification aims at improving such situations by recognizing and addressing potential risks throughout the project in order to increase the likelihood of the project's success.

Risk management is the art of using prediction, statistics, and basic economic theory to optimize a situation for the best outcomes. While this might sound like an incredibly specific skill, it's actually one of the most versatile things you can learn.