September 10, 2017
September 8, 2017
September 6, 2017
ICRM announces CRM-Federal Specialist
Title says it all. Requires 1 year documented experience in U.S. Federal records management and be a CRM in good standing.
Press release: https://www.icrm.org/crm-federal-specialist
Press release: https://www.icrm.org/crm-federal-specialist
September 5, 2017
September 1, 2017
CompTIA announces retirement of CDIA+
From the announcement:
It's the end of an era - my involvement with the CompTIA CDIA+ exam development process introduced me to a broader world outside of IMR and really got me started in certification and training.
H/T: Pam Doyle
The CompTIA CDIA+ certification retires December 1, 2017. CompTIA will not renew or replace this certification exam. Anyone studying for the CDIA+ certification exam is encouraged to complete their studies and seek certification prior to December 1, 2017.This is not the first time this has been announced actually - think they did so in 2010-2012 timeframe and the pushback was sufficient to resurrect it. But in the last 10 years or so it's always been a bit of an odd duck combining producting imaging planning, basic project management, and technical minutiae which is no longer relevant - for example calculating the image size of a TIFF based on resolution, color depth, and compression algorithm used.
Vouchers already purchased for either exam will be valid through the retirement date as noted above. Exam vouchers not used by the retirement date will expire and become void.
Although these exams will be retired, anyone who has received their certification will remain CompTIA certified, good for life.
It's the end of an era - my involvement with the CompTIA CDIA+ exam development process introduced me to a broader world outside of IMR and really got me started in certification and training.
H/T: Pam Doyle
AIIM and ICRM Partnership FAQ
With regards to the ICRM - AIIM partnership, here are some questions I've anticipated.
What does this mean to the quality/standards/caliber of the CRM? We believe that this does not detract from the quality or standards of the CRM in any way. AIIM has offered the AIIM ERM Master Class since 2006, with regular updates. It was developed in accordance with ISO 15489, ISO 26122, ISO 23081, MIKE2, and a number of other industry standards and guidelines. The ERM Master Class consists of more than 20 hours of educational content; the instructor-led course supplements this with activities, exercises, case studies, and practical discussion and engagement.
The updates in 2009 and 2013 were completed by a CRM - me - though in full disclosure I was only a candidate when I started the update in 2009.
AIIM remains committed to delivering a robust, rigorous course that remains highly relevant to all records managers and especially CRAs and CRMs. And as noted above, candidates will still have to complete Parts 1-4 and Part 6. This just represents another path to complete Part 5.
How do CRM candidates report they have completed the ERM Master Class? AIIM and the ICRM will do a one-time crosswalk to identify CRM candidates who have also completed the ERM Master Class in the past. Moving forward, candidates will need to report completion of the ERM Master Class within 6 months of completion, as is the case with other CMP credits. If you're not sure whether you completed the ERM Master Class requirements, contact me directly at jwilkins@aiim.org.
How do CRMs/CRAs access the member discount for AIIM training courses? AIIM has provided a discount code that will be made available to ICRM members.
Do the discounts apply to any other AIIM products? No, at this time the Professional Member discount is only valid for training courses. However, AIIM Professional Membership is highly valuable to records managers beyond the discounts - I have been an AIIM staff member for almost 7 years and I still pay, out of pocket, every year to maintain my Professional membership (as I do with my ICRM and ARMA memberships). I encourage anyone interested in learning more about Professional membership to contact me directly at jwilkins@aiim.org.
Does this also apply to the ERM Practitioner or Specialist? No, the candidate must complete the ERM Master. Students who have previously completed the ERM Practitioner or Specialist can complete the ERM Master either online or by attending the final two days of any instructor-led ERM Master Class. For more information contact me directly at jwilkins@aiim.org.
Does this apply to the online ERM Master Class? Yes. The online ERM Master Class covers the same information and all other requirements as the instructor-led class.
If you have other questions, ping me at jwilkins@aiim.org and I'll answer them and probably add them to this FAQ.
If you have other questions, ping me at jwilkins@aiim.org and I'll answer them and probably add them to this FAQ.
AIIM and ICRM Partner to Advance Records Management Best Practices
I am pleased to announce that AIIM and the ICRM have established a strategic partnership to advance best practices in records management. Under this partnership, CRM candidates have the option to take the Part 5 exam or complete the AIIM ERM Master Class and have it count for the Part 5 exam. Candidates will still have to pass Part 1-4 and Part 6 in order to become CRMs.
AIIM courses and events will continue to be eligible for CRM continuing education (CMP) credits per longstanding practice. In addition, CRMs and CRAs will be able to access AIIM training courses at the AIIM Professional member rate.
Here's a link to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about this partnership:
http://informata.blogspot.com/2017/09/aiim-and-icrm-partnership-faq.html
Here's the full text of the press release:
Silver Spring, MD, September 1, 2017 – AIIM and the ICRM announce
the establishment of a strategic partnership to advance best practices in Records
and Information Management (RIM) through professional certification and
training.
This partnership will serve the RIM community by creating new paths to ICRM certification while maintaining current standards and ensuring that the ICRM exam, in particular Part 5, encompasses current technologies and RIM best practices.
ICRM candidates who successfully complete the AIIM ERM Master designation can now receive credit for passing Part 5 of the ICRM exam. CRAs and CRMs will also receive special access to other select AIIM education courses and resources to meet their ongoing continuing education requirements.
Jesse Wilkins, Director of Professional Development at AIIM, noted that "The pace of technological innovation continues to increase, and with it the challenges presented to the records professional. We believe that the AIIM ERM Master Class provides a timely and relevant path to modern records management and the best approach for addressing current challenges. We respect the ICRM path to excellence and we are pleased to contribute to that process."
Details on the AIIM ERM Master Class are available here.
Details on the CRM are available here.
About AIIM
AIIM has been an advocate and supporter of information professionals for 70 years. The association’s mission is to improve organizational performance by empowering a community of leaders committed to information-driven innovation. AIIM is a global, non-profit organization that provides independent research, education, and certification programs to a diverse community of information professionals.
Contact:
About ICRM
AIIM courses and events will continue to be eligible for CRM continuing education (CMP) credits per longstanding practice. In addition, CRMs and CRAs will be able to access AIIM training courses at the AIIM Professional member rate.
Here's a link to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about this partnership:
http://informata.blogspot.com/2017/09/aiim-and-icrm-partnership-faq.html
Here's the full text of the press release:
The Association for Information
and Image Management (AIIM) and the Institute of
Certified Records Managers (ICRM) Partner to Advance Best Practices in Modern
Records Management
AIIM contributes technical module to ICRM body of knowledge
This partnership will serve the RIM community by creating new paths to ICRM certification while maintaining current standards and ensuring that the ICRM exam, in particular Part 5, encompasses current technologies and RIM best practices.
ICRM candidates who successfully complete the AIIM ERM Master designation can now receive credit for passing Part 5 of the ICRM exam. CRAs and CRMs will also receive special access to other select AIIM education courses and resources to meet their ongoing continuing education requirements.
Jesse Wilkins, Director of Professional Development at AIIM, noted that "The pace of technological innovation continues to increase, and with it the challenges presented to the records professional. We believe that the AIIM ERM Master Class provides a timely and relevant path to modern records management and the best approach for addressing current challenges. We respect the ICRM path to excellence and we are pleased to contribute to that process."
“For more than 40
years, the ICRM has proudly set the standard by which RIM professionals could
be measured, accredited and recognized according to criteria of experience and
capability established by their peers. We are excited to add AIIM as one of our
strategic partners and to recognize their ERM Master Class as one such standard
for demonstrating knowledge of the topics on the ICRM Part 5 Technology exam.” said Wendy McLain, President
of ICRM.
Details on the CRM are available here.
About AIIM
AIIM has been an advocate and supporter of information professionals for 70 years. The association’s mission is to improve organizational performance by empowering a community of leaders committed to information-driven innovation. AIIM is a global, non-profit organization that provides independent research, education, and certification programs to a diverse community of information professionals.
Contact:
Jesse Wilkins, CIP, CRM, IGP, CEDS
AIIM
+1 (202) 649-0270
Founded in 1975, the ICRM is an international
certifying organization of and for professional records managers. The Institute
confers three designations: the Certified Records Manager (CRM); the Certified
Records Manager/Nuclear Specialist (CRM/NS); and the Certified Records Analyst
(CRA).
ICRM Administrator
(877) 244-3128
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