I took the CRM Part 6 five times and just passed it on my fifth try so I've
only known success at the testing center, but having said that, I think ICRM
will be able to make some great improvements to the testing experience. I
admit I loved the chance to do a data migration type question for my
40-point choice. Challenging and very relevant. I didn't worry about
taking it so many times. I knew that when I passed would be when I passed
and until then I have had a lot to learn from all angles anyway.
I really don't know how the credential is understood or perceived, but I
know from first getting records experience many years ago to documenting it
to studying, testing and in the end, re-testing, I know it's a credential
that is quite different from just taking a test. If it was only knowledge
then passing Parts 1 - 5 the first time I took them all together would have
gotten me the credential. It didn't I have been in charge of all aspects
of a program now for over two years and I think it took sitting in that
chair and the perspective and responsibility before I could write two
well-thought out answers in the four hours. And I may still have passed by
the skin of my teeth, I don't know. I do know I will always keep learning.
Finally I would encourage CRM's to get out there and speak to others. Now
more than ever there are opportunities with other associations from the ABA
(attorneys) to the ALA (Legal Administrators to ISACA (Information Systems
Audit and Control Association) as well as with ARMA's many chapters and
their luncheons and programs. I'm giving it my first try this fall and
while I don't know what I'm doing, I know I can do it.
I think it's Sharon I agree with...this Listserv rocks!
Tom
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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Narver, Christie
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 5:14 PM
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Subject: Re: CRM Part 6 Exam
I've taken Part 6 twice (passed the second time, after an appeal)
the first time was with a proctor and the second at a test facility. My
vote is to wait a few test cycles so the bugs can be worked out. I'd wait to
take Part 6 in the cycle after either a CRM training seminar or the ARMA
seminar sessions at the annual conference. A mentor is also a great tool.
Receiving feedback after writing responses to practice questions was
extremely helpful.
Lorinda - hang in there and take it again in 2008, maybe after the
OCARMA CRM seminar.
Christie Narver, CRM
Records Manager
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
611 Anton Boulevard, 14th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 338-1867 direct
714-546-9035 Fax
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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Lorinda Kasten-Lowerre
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 2:10 PM
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Subject: Re: CRM Exam
Hi,
Stephen might be more "in the know", but from what I have heard, the ICRM
is trying to improve the Part 6 testing, and it might take a couple of test
cycles before the improvements take hold. Otherwise, I agree, take it as
soon as you qualify.
Lorinda Kasten-Lowerre
Records Management Analyst, Senior
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Torrance, California, USA
Member - The Orange County Chapter of ARMA International
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