Online Training eLearning Academy
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) provides a free online eLearning Academy featuring course modules on minerals sourcing due diligence, minerals-specific risks in the supply chain, regulatory requirements, OECD Guidance and international best practices on responsible mineral sourcing, it also includes tutorials on the RMI tools and resources, as well as courses on the RMI's two assessment programs: the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) and the Downstream Audit Program (DAP). Smelter and supplier-specific courses are also available. For more information, please see our FAQ, available in English and Chinese. For a full list of courses in the eLearning Academy, there is a Course Guide available. To request eLearning login credentials, please send an e-mail to helpdesk@responsiblebusiness.org.
The RMI eLearning is now part of the RBA Learning Academy! To access it please visit: https://academy.responsiblebusiness.org
In-Person Training
The RMI holds in-person training for smelters and refiners and for assessors multiple times a year in multiple geographies. The RMI Members are welcome to attend RMI in-person training
These are half-day or one to two full-day sessions providing in-depth training on the RMI standards for assessors and assessees. RMI has held in-person trainings in China, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, UAE, UK and USA, and we are always looking to expand in-person training to more geographies.
Webinars
These are 1-hour to 4-hour live webinars presented in English and Chinese. Recordings are available on the free RMI e-Learning Academy. Each webinar focuses on specific requirements of the revised standard and provides guidance for smelters and assessors on how to translate the revised requirements into practice.
Featured Topics
These are shorter topics that are covered by dedicated calls and mailings each month. These sessions provide a more in-depth discussion of key areas included in the revised standard. Featured topics include a variety of topics, for example: identifying CAHRAs; OECD 5-step process; risk identification systems; AML and sanction lists expectations and best practices, and Know Your Counterparty processes.
For more information regarding trainings, please contact RMItraining@responsiblebusiness.org.
RMI Training Academy Featured Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| TOPIC | Description | Link to the online Academy |
| Featured Topic 1: Introduction to the OECD 5-Steps | An introduction to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Sourcing from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas, including practical approaches to implementing the 5 Step process to mineral supply chain due diligence described in the Guidance. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| Featured Topic 2: Tools for Responsible Sourcing from High-Risk Areas | An overview of resources, existing upstream assurance mechanisms, and best practices for sourcing responsibly from high-risk areas. | |
| Standard Training Module 1: Overview of Revised Standard | Introduction to the revised standard requirements and major differences between the current protocol and the revised standard. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | |
| Standard Training Module 2: Practical Aspects of Implementation | A practical guide to implementing the revised standard, including a timeline for auditing and audit preparations. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | |
| Featured Topic 3: Identifying Risks | A non-mineral supply chain analogy to identifying risks in the supply chain. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | |
| Standard Training Module 3: OECD Step 1 | In-depth look at how to create and implement a management system as part of OECD Step 1. | |
| Standard Training Module 4: Introduction to Auditing Against the Revised Standard | Auditor guidance for auditing against the revised standard. Recommended for auditors. | |
| Featured Topic 4: KYC and AML | Information on how to conduct Know-Your-Counterparty and Anti-Money-Laundering checks in the supply chain. | |
| Standard Training Module 5: Risk management for low-risk sources | An interactive animated course on the standard’s expectations for smelters and refiners sourcing low-risk. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| Standard Training Module 6: Risk management for high-risk sources | An interactive animated course on the standard’s expectations for smelters and refiners sourcing high-risk. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| Standard Training Module 7: Introduction to the Gold Standard | Specific guidance for auditing against the revised Gold standard and major differences between gold and the 3Ts. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English |
| Standard Training Module 8: Revised Assessment Tools | A look into the revised assessment tools. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs | Information on how to identify Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| Featured Topic 6: Responsible Cobalt Sourcing | An overview of the cobalt supply chain and how to assess sourcing risks through the OECD's 5-Step Due Diligence Guidance. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
| RMI Auditor Webinar: Revised Procedure and Assessment Tools | An auditor training overview highlighting new assessment tools and procedures for the revised standard. | Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English |
| Featured Topic 7: Responsible Gold Sourcing | Overview of the gold supply chain and how to assess sourcing risks through the OECD's 5-Step Due Diligence Guidance. | |
| RMI Responsible Sourcing | Introduction to responsible mineral sourcing 101. | |
| RMI Management Systems | Overview of Management System requirements under the OECD and RMAP, and practical steps to implementation. | |
| Downstream Assessment Program Training | Introduction to RMI's Downstream Assessment Program (DAP) requirements, scope and process. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Know Your Counterparty (KYC) | An overview of key elements for establishing a robust Know Your Counterparty (KYC) system. Recommended for Auditees and Auditors. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Overview of RMAP Standard Requirements | An overview of the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process. This training will provide auditees with a deeper understanding of the process from start to end. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Upstream Due Diligence | An in depth look at upstream due diligence activities and key components of enhanced due diligence. Recommended for Auditees and Auditors. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
| RMI Responsible Mica Sourcing | Overview of the Mica supply chain and how to assess sourcing risks through the OECD's 5-Step Due Diligence Guidance. | Available on the ELearning Academy in English |
RMI Training Modules
A sample selection of the RMI's online courses are provided below. For the full course library, please visit the RMI course section on the RBA Academy.
Featured Topic 1: Introduction to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance (English)
Module 5: Risk management for low-risk sources (English)
Module 5: Risk management for low-risk sources (Mandarin)
Module 6: Risk Management for High-Risk Sources (English)
Module 6: Risk Management for High-Risk Sources (Mandarin)
Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs (English)
Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs (Mandarin)
Featured Topic 6: Cobalt Due Diligence Overview (English)
Featured Topic 6: Cobalt Due Diligence Overview (Mandarin)
