I think that Jesse Wilkins is the person to answer this.  Waddaya say Jesse?

On 9/22/07, Peter Kurilecz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> On 9/20/07, Cunningham, Ray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Today I read a job posting requesting AIIM's ERM certificate. While not
> > required, it states CRM and/or ERM or advanced progress toward
> > certification preferred. This is the first one I have seen. I am
> > wondering what the acceptance level is of AIIM's training? Has anyone
> > else seen ERM/ECM in job postings?
>
>
> I am starting to see more job postings requesting the AIIM
> certificates also. My concern is that the employers do not understand
> the difference between the CRM designation and the AIIM certificate
> programs.
>
> While I have looked briefly at the AIIM certificates I have not seen
> anything that about this program that says the certificates have a
> limited lifespan ie this certificate good/valid for 2, 3 or 5 years
> then retesting is required. Nor have I seen anything that says that
> holders of these certificates must obtain continuing
> education/certification maintenance points in order to stay current.
>
> I know that both the Institute of Certified Records Managers and the
> Academy of Certified Archivists require that members obtain x hours of
> "continuing education" during a 5 year cycle or lose their
> certification. I know that other certification programs also require
> this.
>
> Don't get me wrong I think that the AIIM program has some value to the
> profession, but I don't see where they are the equivalent of the ICRM
> program. If I'm wrong would someone please point out how the AIIM
> certificates are equivalent to the CRM program.
>
> --
> Peter Kurilecz CRM CA
> Richmond, Va
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