As with previous versions of the CIP exam, we run the new exam through a beta process in order to set a defensible passing score. We need 60+ candidates for each of the two beta forms (120+ total - the more the merrier, but see below!). Once we have those exam results we can analyze the individual items to ensure they meet our standards; we will also set the passing score using the modified Angoff scoring mechanism.
The beta is the same as the "regular" CIP and those who pass the beta will be full CIPs. The primary differences are:
- The price, as shown below
- There are 150 exam questions on the beta. This ensures that we have enough questions that, if some of them are not up to par, we can remove them and still have enough for the two exam forms to go live.
- Because it's longer, the exam is 3 hours, rather than 2, to give candidates time to provide comments on each question if so desired
- You will have to wait until the beta is over to get your score. The plan is for all beta exam takers to receive their scores by May 31, 2019.
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience in at least one of the domains on the exam.
- Sales/marketing/support folks will do better to have a bit more experience in the industry - 7-10+. Ditto business users for whom information management is not their primary job function.
- Self-motivated. As part of the update, we're updating the CIP training materials and study guide, but those will NOT be ready until the exam goes live in June. The current training materials and study guide are still relevant - metadata is metadata, after all - but there will be areas on the beta exam that are not covered by the current materials, such as RPA, AI, and privacy.
This link is to the final CIP v2019 outline: https://myaiim.box.com/s/4hhcpv3xw2rgchun9awepzg6mxy87p9d
Please note that the beta will only be available until
Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions at jwilkins@aiim.org.
