Dear Alex:
Thanks for the comments. The ICRM has grappled with this problem (not so effectively) for a number of years now. It helps that ARMA officially states that the CRM designation is the "gold standard" and that ARMA educational offerings are generally geared towards certification through the institute. It also helps that the CRM exam maps extremely well to the ARMA competencies.
Where we still fall down is in effectively managing the image of the ICRM and effectively getting out the word on the real-world consequences of having a CRM designation- higher pay, more professional mobility... Plus there is still this feeling in the profession that the ICRm is some sort of closed club or is elitist which couldn't be further from the truth. We're pretty much committed to getting as many qualified CRMs into the pipeline as poss.
William
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From: "sasha babin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:34:33 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [RM] Applied for the CRM exam yet? Why Not?
Hi William,
I think you can find the answer in Peter's e-mail regarding "Contract Position in Washington" from August 9, 2009.
I found that when many institutions don't see or don't understand the difference between ARMA and AIIM, some people use it and put in their titles sign "c", and declare that they are EDM certified, for example.
I'm curious if ARMA can do something to stop this movement that actually discredits the Records Management profession.
Week ago I attended the Sharepoint Webinar that was hold by AIIM.
It's a pity, but instead learning about Sharepoint, I looked how two vendors talk about Sharepoint, and at the end had trouble answering questions.
But... these people now play the game
Regards,
Alex Babin
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From: William W. LeFevre <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [RM] Applied for the CRM exam yet? Why Not?
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Received: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 6:12 AM
Dear All:
Well, I'm sitting at my desk here in Detroit with several new applications from individuals who wish to become candidates to take the CRM exam and become certified records managers. The pile of applicants, while manageable, is not overwhelming and this leads to the question of why. In these times I'd think we would all be striving to find the next "hook" to help us get ahead professionally- and I think certification through the ICRM is a giant and maybe ultimate "hook" for our profession.
So, why is that pile not so overwhelming that I'd be forced to cry "stop, stop I've had enough.???" Could it be that you're all so very worried about my workload? Nah, I didn't think so. Is it because the certification process is a mystery to you? Possibly. Is it that you're worried about whether or not you qualify? Maybe. Is it because you're worried about whether or not you can pass the exams? Who knows. I do know this, though. Anyone can contact me directly with questions about applying for the exam and the certification process and I'll be happy to talk you through any questions you may have. After all, the ICRM wants to see qualified professionals taking and passing the CRM exams and becoming part of the pool of certified records managers.
Why not apply now?
William
William LeFevre, CRM
Regent, Certification Standards, ICRM
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