Training

Online Training eLearning Academy

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) offers a complimentary eLearning Academy, featuring a comprehensive suite of course modules. These cover critical topics such as due diligence in minerals sourcing, mineral-specific supply chain risks, regulatory requirements, OECD Guidance, and international best practices for responsible mineral sourcing. The Academy also provides tutorials on RMI tools and resources, alongside in-depth courses on its assessment programs.Specialized courses tailored to assessors, faciliteis, suppliers, and members are also available.
 
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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

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Description

Link to the online Academy

RMI Management Systems

Overview of Management System requirements under the OECD and RMAP, and practical steps to implementation. 

Available on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin

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

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Introduction to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance 

 

Risk management for low-risk sources 

 

 

Risk Management for High-Risk Sources 

 

 

 Identifying CAHRAs