RMI RMAP Facility Onboarding Training for
We are pleased to invite you to RMI’s RMAP Facility Onboarding Welcome Session, designed especially for newly joined facilities. This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP), equipping you with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to successfully navigate your assessment journey.
Registration:
Option 1 (in Chinese only)
Date: 26 May 2025
Time: 15:00~16:00, Beijing Time
Location: Virtual Meeting
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Option 2 in English
Date: 29 May 2025
Time: 8am - 9am Pacific Standard Time
Location: Virtual Meeting
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Agenda Key Highlights:
- Introduction to RMI & RMAP
- Pre-Assessment Overview
- Onsite Assessment Overview
- Post-Assessment Overview
- Determination Outcomes
- Payment
- Cross-Recognition
- Capacity Development Support
- Financial Support
- RMI Membership
- Feedback & Appeal Mechanisms
- RBA Online Platform
This session is a valuable opportunity to gain clarity on the RMAP process, ask questions, and connect with the Facility Engagement Team.
Who Should Attend?
- New facilities joining the RMI
- Facilities with newly appointed staff responsible for preparing their first RMAP assessment
- Any facility interested in understanding RMI and RMAP better
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your journey toward responsible sourcing.
Online Training eLearning Academy
Ready to start? Request your login credentials by emailing helpdesk@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
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 |
| 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 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.
Click here for instructions on navigating the RBA e-learning Academy.
Introduction to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Risk management for low-risk sources
Risk Management for High-Risk Sources
Identifying CAHRAs
