On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 3:20 PM, John Phillips <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>
> I think it's a bit of a stretch to compare a CRM designation with a BS or
> MS
> degree. Most individuals can complete a CRM Exam in 1-2 years while working
> a full time job without too much trouble. Try completing (and paying for) a
> four to six year full time college curriculum while working a full time
> job.
> There is not much comparison.


but john you forget that in order to qualify for the CRM exams you need a
minimum of 3 years experience with a BA, 2 years with an MA. so I would
throw in that part of the CRM process as similar to the class work for a
degree.

But what we're really doing here is splitting hairs.


> This in no way diminishes the CRM accomplishment or designation. .... I say
> let's
> keep the value, content, and focus of these differing accomplishments
> separate and distinct. Neither one is "as good as the other", because they
> are simply different.


I agree, they are different.


-- 
Peter Kurilecz CRM CA
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