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    What Is the PMI-RMP Credential and Who Is It For?UntitledYour Specialist Route into Project Risk

    The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is PMI's specialist credential for professionals who identify, assess and control risk on projects and programmes. It validates end-to-end risk expertise, from strategy and identification through analysis, response, and monitoring and closure. PMI-RMP certification training in Cape Town prepares you against the PMI-RMP Examination Content Outline (ECO) effective January 2022, which is aligned to the PMBOK Guide and PMI's Practice Standard for Project Risk Management and spans predictive, agile and hybrid environments. You learn to build a risk register, run qualitative and quantitative analysis, and plan responses that protect schedule, cost and scope. Delivered in live virtual and classroom formats, the training suits risk specialists, senior project managers and PMO analysts across Cape Town's finance, energy, construction and technology sectors. With 32 contact hours, application guidance and exam-aligned practice, you move from learning to certified on a clear, supported path.

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    What Is the PMI-RMP Credential and Who Is It For?Your Specialist Route into Project Risk

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    Key Highlightsof the PMI-RMP Certification Training Course

    PMI-RMP Certification Eligibility in Cape TownDo You Qualify for the PMI-RMP Exam?

    Why Earning the PMI-RMP Pays off in Cape TownSkills, Recognition and Earning Power

    PMI-RMP Exam Format in Cape TownWhat to expect on exam day

    The PMI-RMP exam validates your ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks while supporting informed decision-making across project lifecycles. The exam focuses on risk strategy and planning, stakeholder engagement, risk process facilitation, monitoring and reporting, and performing specialized risk activities. Through a combination of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions, candidates are tested on their ability to apply risk management principles in real-world project environments.

    PMI-RMP Certification Cost in Cape Town

    Note: Prices may vary depending on your location and delivery preferences. Reach out to our learning advisors for the exact pricing details.

    PMI-RMP Career Paths in Cape TownWhy the Credential Pays Off

    The PMI-RMP has become a strong marker of specialist risk capability across Cape Town, valued by financial services, energy, construction and technology employers that run high-risk projects. As firms tighten capital discipline and governance, credentialed risk professionals are increasingly sought after. Demand spans risk analyst to risk manager, head of risk and chief risk officer roles, and here is what the local market is telling us right now.

    Market Forces Fuelling Demand for Certified Risk Skills

    The PMI-RMP is more than a credential. It is a career multiplier for risk professionals. Join those who protect delivery and lead on project risk. Start your journey today.

    Your Cape Town Career Transformation

    From Risk Contributor to Certified Risk Leader

    Your Cape Town Risk Career, Levelled Up

    Cape Town's project market is growing with infrastructure, energy and digital investment, and employers increasingly separate certified risk professionals from generalists. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: Glassdoor, PayScale, ERI (South Africa) 2026.

    How to Get PMI-RMP Certified in Cape TownStep-by-Step Certification Process

    The PMI-RMP certification path in Cape Town is a pure exam track: once your PMI application is approved, you proceed directly to the 115-question, 150-minute exam administered through Pearson VUE , no peer-panel review is required. From initial training to exam day typically takes 6-10 weeks, including application processing.

    Step 1: Confirm PMI-RMP Eligibility

    Verify you meet one of the three eligibility sets. Set A: high school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent) + 36 months / 3 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years + 40 hours of project risk management education. Set B: bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent) + 24 months / 2 years of project risk management experience within the last 5 years + 30 hours of project risk management education. Set C: bachelor's degree or higher from a GAC-accredited program + 12 months / 1 year of project risk management experience within the past 5 years + 30 hours of project risk management education. Education hours must be in project risk management topics specifically.

    Step 2: Enroll in a Learning Program

    Choose a learning format that aligns with your schedule and goals, such as a PMI-RMP bootcamp, live virtual sessions, self-paced learning, or corporate group training. Enrollment provides access to PMI-aligned courseware, practice assessments, and expert-led guidance.

    Step 3: Register on the PMI Candidate Portal

    Create or sign in to your PMI account at pmi.org. PMI membership (~$139/year) is optional but reduces the PMI-RMP exam fee from ~$670 to ~$520 and gives access to the PMI Risk Management Practice Guide and the PMI Standard for Risk Management.

    Step 4: Submit the PMI-RMP Application to PMI

    Submit your application via the PMI candidate portal: document your project risk management experience, list your 30 or 40 contact hours, and pay the application/exam fee (~$520 PMI member or ~$670 non-member). PMI typically processes applications within 5-10 business days. Unlike PfMP, no peer-panel review is required.

    Step 5: Sit the 115-Question PMI-RMP Exam via Pearson VUE

    Once approved, you receive a one-year exam eligibility window. Book your PMI-RMP exam through Pearson VUE , online proctored from your home or office in Cape Town, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. The exam is 115 multiple-choice and scenario questions over 150 minutes, covering all five risk management domains.

    Step 6: Earn the PMI-RMP Credential and Plan CCR Renewal

    On passing, PMI issues your PMI-RMP digital badge and certificate. The credential is valid for three years; renew via PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) programme by earning 30 PDUs in risk-relevant content across the 3-year cycle.

    Module 1: Risk Strategy and Planning

    • Understanding project environment, risk culture, and strategic alignment
    • Preliminary document analysis and stakeholder assessment
    • Risk appetite and threshold determination across business functions
    • Establishing risk management frameworks, templates, and tools
    • Creating a comprehensive risk management plan aligned with organizational goals
    • Role mapping and governance planning (e.g., RACI)
    • Facilitating stakeholder engagement and education in risk strategy
    • Developing and prioritizing risk metrics for performance tracking

    Module 2: Risk Identification

    • Conducting risk identification workshops and SME interviews
    • Analyzing assumptions, constraints, and dependencies
    • Classifying risks as threats or opportunities based on project context
    • Documenting risk triggers, thresholds, consequences, and timing
    • Empowering stakeholder participation in identifying project risks
    • Developing and maintaining a robust risk register with ownership mapping
    • Establishing traceability of risk sources and origin within project lifecycle

    Module 3: Risk Analysis

    • Performing qualitative risk analysis using probability-impact matrices
    • Classifying risks using Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) categories
    • Quantitative analysis techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo, EMV, sensitivity analysis)
    • Forecasting risk trends using historical and performance data
    • Prioritizing risks based on urgency, impact, and risk exposure
    • Evaluating complex project risks across cost, schedule, scope, and compliance
    • Coaching stakeholders on interpreting and applying analysis outputs

    Module 4: Risk Response Planning and Implementation

    • Selecting appropriate response strategies: mitigate, avoid, transfer, accept
    • Developing actionable and measurable risk response plans
    • Assigning ownership, timelines, and metrics to each risk action
    • Evaluating risk response effectiveness using visual tools (e.g., burndown charts)
    • Executing contingency plans and real-time risk workarounds
    • Managing secondary and residual risks emerging post-response
    • Aligning response activities with risk tolerance and project success criteria

    Module 5: Risk Monitoring and Closure

    • Monitoring overall project risk levels and exposure shifts
    • Tracking performance indicators for risk response effectiveness
    • Updating project documents: risk register, lessons learned, PM plans
    • Communicating current risk status across stakeholder groups
    • Closing expired or mitigated risks with documented outcomes
    • Performing variance analysis and residual risk tracking
    • Reporting secondary risk impacts and cascading effects to leadership

    Course Curriculumof the PMI-RMP Certification Training

    The PMI-RMP curriculum follows the official PMI Examination Content Outline and covers all tested domains. Modules are delivered over 4 days with scenario walkthroughs, chapter quizzes, and PMI-RMP-format mock exams that mirror the live PMI paper.

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    Risk Skills You Will MasterAcross the Five PMI-RMP Domains

    This training builds the skills covered across all five domains of the January 2022 ECO, from risk strategy and planning to monitoring and closure. By the end you can identify, analyse, respond to and close risks on complex projects with confidence.

    Risk Strategy and Planning

    Set risk appetite, thresholds and a tailored risk management plan aligned to predictive, agile or hybrid delivery, and lead risk activities across the project lifecycle.

    Structured Risk Identification

    Facilitate identification workshops using brainstorming, the Delphi technique, SWOT and prompt lists, and build a clear cause-risk-effect risk register with owners.

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

    Prioritise risks with a probability and impact matrix, and model exposure using Monte Carlo simulation, decision trees, sensitivity analysis and expected monetary value.

    Risk Response Planning

    Design threat and opportunity strategies, set contingency and fallback plans, and fold reserves into the schedule and budget to protect project objectives.

    Monitor and Close Risks

    Track triggers and residual risks, run periodic risk reviews, report exposure to stakeholders, and formally close risks and capture lessons at project end.

    Exam Readiness and Application

    Prepare for the 115-question, 2.5-hour PMI-RMP exam and document your risk experience and education for the PMI application with structured guidance.

    Who Should TakePMI-RMP Training in Cape Town?

    Risk Manager

    Project Risk Manager

    Program Risk Manager

    Portfolio Risk Analyst

    Enterprise Risk Officer (delivery focus)

    PMO Risk Lead

    Quantitative Risk Analyst (project context)

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    PMI-RMP Certification Training Modesfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer classroom learning, live online sessions, team-based learning, or personalized coaching, choose the option that best supports your PMI-RMP learning and certification journey.

    PMI-RMP Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual PMI-RMP training option helps professionals build advanced risk management skills while balancing work commitments.

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    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    PMI-RMP Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

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    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This Classroom PMI-RMP training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and practical risk management exercises to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

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    PMI-RMP Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

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    Designed for organizations that want to strengthen risk management capabilities, improve project governance, and build enterprise-wide risk awareness through structured learning initiatives. This format is ideal for PMI-RMP training for companies in Cape Town seeking to enhance organizational resilience.

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    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

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    PMI-RMP Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions with an expert trainer. This format provides PMI-RMP coaching for professionals seeking individualized support with exam preparation, risk analysis techniques, and application guidance.

    Official PMI-aligned Course Material

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions with an expert trainer.

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    PMI-RMP Live Virtual Training

    PMI-RMP Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    ZAR 22190

    Please Note:Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences. This Virtual PMI-RMP training option helps professionals build advanced risk management skills while balancing work commitments.

    Official PMI-aligned Course Material

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis for PMI-RMP Training in Cape TownTrusted Worldwide

    As a trusted PMI-RMP training company in Cape Town, Invensis Learning delivers structured PMI-RMP training for professionals and organisations building specialist risk capability. Our programmes combine experienced PMI-aligned instructors, flexible delivery, ECO-aligned courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan team training in Cape Town, we provide a professional experience built around practical understanding, real-world application and measurable outcomes.

    • Experienced, PMI-aligned trainers with real project risk expertise
    • Flexible live virtual and classroom formats for Cape Town professionals
    • 32 contact hours that count toward PMI-RMP eligibility
    • Structured, ECO-aligned courseware and practice questions
    • Application guidance for documenting risk experience and education
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Customised corporate delivery for teams across South Africa
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    PMI-RMP Training Locations in Cape TownInstructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    PMI-RMP Training Location in Cape Town

    The Westin Cape Town Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000, South Africa

    PMI-RMP Training Location in Cape Town

    Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Cape Town

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    Corporate PMI-RMP Training in Cape TownTeam Risk Capability

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    • Suitable for small, medium and large teams
    • Customised schedules based on team availability
    • Onsite, offsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery
    • Trainers with real project and programme risk expertise
    • Role-based, industry-relevant risk examples and case studies
    • Dedicated coordination and support for corporate programmes
    • Scalable delivery across Cape Town and global locations

    Leading Organisations

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    What Our Learners Say

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    Made the Move into a Risk-Focused Role

    "The training gave me the structure to move from general project work into a dedicated risk role. The sessions on quantitative analysis and the risk register were practical, and I passed the PMI-RMP exam on my first sitting."

    Thandeka Mbeki

    Project Risk Analyst

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    Practical and Exam-Ready

    "Strong, PMI-aligned content and a trainer who clearly works in the field. The Monte Carlo and decision-tree walkthroughs finally made quantitative risk click for me, and the application guidance saved me hours."

    Riaan van der Merwe

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    Skills I Use Every Day

    "As a PMO analyst I needed to formalise how we handle risk. The course mapped neatly to the five ECO domains and gave me templates I now use across our projects. The live virtual format fitted around my work week."

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    Standardised Risk Across Our Teams

    "We put a group of delivery leads through the programme to standardise our risk practice. The trainer tailored examples to our portfolio, and our risk reviews are now sharper and more consistent across teams."

    Adrian Fortuin

    Head of PMO

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    Relevant to Our Project Reality

    "The corporate delivery was well coordinated and relevant to our renewable-energy projects. Our engineers now speak a common risk language, and threat and opportunity planning has become part of how we run programmes."

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    Renewable Energy Company

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Yes. The PMI-RMP is a globally recognised PMI credential that validates specialist project risk expertise, and it is valued by Cape Town's finance, energy, construction and technology employers. Risk manager roles in the city average around R742,000 a year, with head of risk and chief risk officer bands reaching far higher.

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    Is the PMI-RMP worth it for professionals in Cape Town?

    Yes. The PMI-RMP is a globally recognised PMI credential that validates specialist project risk expertise, and it is valued by Cape Town's finance, energy, construction and technology employers. Risk manager roles in the city average around R742,000 a year, with head of risk and chief risk officer bands reaching far higher.

    What is the PMI-RMP certification and who is it for?

    The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) is PMI's specialist credential in project risk management. It suits risk specialists, senior project managers, PMO analysts and consultants who identify, assess, respond to and monitor risk on projects and programmes.

    Is a PMP required before taking the PMI-RMP?

    No. A PMP is not a prerequisite for the PMI-RMP. You can apply directly based on your risk management experience and education, though many holders also hold the PMP because the two credentials complement each other.

    Which standard is the PMI-RMP based on?

    The credential is based on the PMI-RMP Examination Content Outline effective January 2022, which is aligned to the PMBOK Guide and PMI's Practice Standard for Project Risk Management, and covers predictive, agile and hybrid delivery.

    How long is the PMI-RMP certification valid?

    The PMI-RMP is valid for three years. To maintain it you earn 30 PDUs in risk management topics within each three-year continuing certification requirements cycle and pay the renewal fee.

    Pricing

    What is included in the PMI-RMP course fee?

    The training fee typically includes PMI-aligned courseware, 32 contact hours, practice questions, mock exams, downloadable templates, application guidance and learner support with a course completion certificate. The PMI exam fee is billed separately. Request a quote for current pricing in Cape Town.

    How much does the PMI-RMP exam cost?

    PMI bills the exam in USD under regional pricing, around USD 520 for PMI members and USD 670 for non-members, so verify current fees at pmi.org. Membership, at roughly USD 139 a year, lowers the exam cost and includes the Practice Standard for Project Risk Management.

    Is the exam fee included in the training price?

    No. The PMI exam fee is paid separately to PMI in USD and is not part of the training fee. Your training covers preparation, courseware and the 32 contact hours needed toward eligibility.

    Do you offer group or corporate discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for PMOs, delivery teams and risk functions across Cape Town and South Africa. Contact us for a tailored group quote.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, and offer instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Exam

    What is the format of the PMI-RMP exam?

    The PMI-RMP exam has 115 questions to be completed in 2.5 hours (150 minutes). It is closed book with single-answer and multiple-answer multiple-choice questions, delivered via Pearson VUE online proctoring or at a test centre.

    What are the PMI-RMP exam domains and weights?

    There are five domains per the January 2022 ECO: Risk Strategy and Planning (20%), Risk Identification (20%), Risk Analysis (23%), Risk Response (22%) and Monitor and Close Risks (15%).

    What is the passing score for the PMI-RMP exam?

    PMI does not publish a fixed pass mark. The result is set through psychometric analysis and reported as pass or fail with domain-level feedback of Above Target, Target, Below Target or Needs Improvement, so aim for broad mastery across all five domains.

    What are the eligibility requirements for the PMI-RMP?

    There are three routes. With a secondary diploma you need 36 months of risk experience in the last five years plus 40 hours of risk education; with a bachelor's degree, 24 months plus 30 hours; and with a GAC-accredited degree, 12 months plus 30 hours. This training provides 32 contact hours.

    What happens if I do not pass the first time?

    PMI allows up to three attempts within your one-year eligibility period. Re-examination fees apply to the second and third attempts, and our practice questions, mock exams and trainer support are designed to help you pass with confidence.

    Course Content

    What will I learn in the PMI-RMP training?

    You will learn to plan a risk strategy, identify and document risks, run qualitative and quantitative analysis, plan threat and opportunity responses, and monitor and close risks. The syllabus maps to all five domains of the January 2022 ECO.

    Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    Anyone can attend the training to build risk skills and earn the 32 contact hours. To sit the exam, PMI requires documented project risk management experience and education, which our advisors can help you map to the eligibility routes.

    Which risk tools and techniques are covered?

    The course covers identification tools such as SWOT, Delphi and prompt lists, qualitative tools like the probability and impact matrix, and quantitative techniques including Monte Carlo simulation, decision-tree analysis, sensitivity analysis and expected monetary value.

    Are practice tests and mock exams included?

    Yes. The programme includes practice questions aligned to the 115-question format, full-length mock exams and topic-wise quizzes to help you find weak areas and build exam readiness.

    Is the courseware aligned with the latest syllabus?

    Yes. The courseware is aligned to the current PMI-RMP Examination Content Outline effective January 2022 and PMI's Practice Standard for Project Risk Management, spanning predictive, agile and hybrid environments.

    Enrollment

    How soon can I start and how do I enrol?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website, choose your preferred format and complete payment to receive schedules, courseware and learning resources. See upcoming batches or talk to a learning advisor to pick a start date that suits you.

    What training formats are available in Cape Town?

    We offer live virtual instructor-led training and classroom sessions, plus customised corporate group training for teams. Online (live virtual) delivery lets Cape Town professionals train around a working week.

    How many contact hours does the training provide?

    The programme provides 32 contact hours of risk management education, which fully meets the 30-hour requirement for the degree-based eligibility routes. Candidates on the secondary-diploma route need 40 hours and should add supplementary study.

    Can I reschedule or transfer my enrolment?

    Yes. Flexi options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch, and selected plans let you attend the training twice. Contact support to arrange this.

    Does the training help with the PMI application?

    Yes. We provide guidance on documenting your risk management experience and education for the PMI application, so you can submit a complete, well-evidenced application. Talk to a learning advisor to get started.