Alphabet Soup –Which Road to Take for my Career Path?

Melissa G. Dederer, IGP, CRM

September 11, 2018

Certificate vs. Certification

• Certificate

• A Certificate program consists of a learning event (or series of events)

• Examples: AIIM’s “CIP” and ARMA International’s “Essentials of RIM” certificates

• Certification

• A Certification program assesses current knowledge and skills and usually has eligibility requirements

• Examples: CRM and IGP

Certificates vs. CertificationsCertificates Certifications

CIP – Certified Information Professional

Essentials of RIMEssentials of the PrinciplesEssentials of Enterprise SearchProfessional LeadershipRetention Program Development

CRA – Certified Records AnalystCRM – Certified Records ManagerIGP – Information Governance ProfessionalCA – Certified ArchivistDRI – eight (8) certificationsIAPP – three (3) privacy certificationsCAPM – Certified Associate in Project ManagementPMP – Project Management Professional

Benefits

Documents Professionalism and Experience

Increases visibility and professional status

Gain credibility and prestige

Use as a self-marketing tool

Commands a higher position and salary

Documents Professionalismand Experience

• Validates you have specific knowledge

• Certificates:

- Consist of a learning event or series of events with a specific outcome

- Usually do not have eligibility requirements

- Usually do not have maintenance requirements

- Good for RIM staff and new to the industry for training

• Certifications:

- More involved and are equated with being a subject matter expert (SME)

- Usually have eligibility requirements

- Usually have more than one exam (but not always)

- Usually have maintenance requirements

Increases Visibility &Professional Status

• You will stand out from (and ahead of) others

• You are attesting to the fact that you have a minimum standard level of knowledge and skills

• And achieving and maintaining your certification shows you are committed to your profession

• You stay abreast of current trends and issues

• So you add value to your organization

• Employers are looking for certifications

• Most jobs require Certifications and don’t forget they usually pay more and command a higher role in an organization

Gain Credibility & Prestige

• You will be looked at in a different light

• You are the expert

• People will look to you for answers

• You do not have to have all the answers, no one does,

• But….you will be able to articulate responses that reflect your level of knowledge

• It will distinguish you from others

• It shows you are the ultimate, polished and established professional

• It shows you have committed yourself to your profession

• You will be continually learning and sharing (as I am doing today),

• As you stay abreast of your industry’s changes while you pursue your maintenance credits

Self-Marketing Tool

Toot your own horn – no one else will!

• You now have some well-deserved ammunition for promoting yourself

• You never know when you will need to find another job…

• Networking is key to your success – you must get out there and market yourself…

• How – Use SOCIAL MEDIA – make a splash!

Commands Higher Position and Salary

• Companies want certain certifications – as a result the salaries are increasing, and many in the 6 figures range

• Organizations hire you with expectations of being a leader, setting precedence and using your professional skills exemplified with your certification

• Since you have to work, why not make decent money and make the most you can?

• Go for your certificate or certification – in something!

Certificates

Let’s look at a few…

AIIM’s CIP -Certified Information Professional

AIIM’s CIP -Certified Information Professional

• First developed in 2011, relaunched in 2016• Open to anyone, no qualifying requirement• Take and pass exam to receive designation

• Must demonstrate knowledge in six areas:oCreating and capturing informationoOrganizing and categorizing informationoGoverning informationoAutomating information-intensive processesoManaging the information lifecycleo Implementing an information management solution

ARMA InternationalEssentials of RIM

ARMA International Essentials of The Principles

ARMA International Essentials of Enterprise Search

ARMA International Professional Leadership

ARMA International Retention Program Development

Certifications

Let’s look at a few…

The Institute ofCertified Records Managers

Certified Records Analyst (CRA)

• There are minimum requirements to be eligible to sit for the exams

• Three 100 multiple-choice questions exams:

• Part 2: Records and Information: Creation and Use

• Part 3: Records Systems: Storage and Retrieval

• Part 4: Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition

• 80 minutes allowed per exam

• 70% passing score

• Earning the CRA eliminates the 5 year time limit to earn the CRM

• Pearson VUE test centers, located world-wide

• Website: www.ICRM.org

Certified Records Manager (CRM)

• The best known credential for Record Managers today

• The CRM credential provides a strong foundation of core skills and competencies for the RIM professional

• There are minimum requirements to be eligible to sit for the exams

• The stellar continuing education requirements ensure that professionals remain current in their skills and competencies and can assist organizations in the deployment of successful RIM strategies

• CRMs are well sought after in the market place with average salaries over $100k a year

• Website: www.ICRM.org

Certified Records Manager (CRM)• Five 100 multiple-choice questions exams:

• Part 1: Management Principles and the Records and Information (RIM) Program

• Part 2: Records and Information: Creation and Use

• Part 3: Records Systems: Storage and Retrieval

• Part 4: Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition

• Part 5: Technology

AND

• Part 6: Two case studies (essay) exams

• 80 minutes allowed for each Part 1 through 5 exam

• 240 minutes (4 hours) for Part 6 (5 minutes for administration, 235 for test taking)

• 10 minute break between the two Part 6 case studies

• Three case studies are presented, you choose 2

• 70% passing score – immediate results for Parts 1 – 5; approx. 6 weeks for Part 6 results

• Pearson VUE test centers, located world-wide

• Showcases your information governance expertise

• Brings professional recognition within your network, organization and industry

• Increases your potential for career growth

• 140 multiple-choice questions

• 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam

• Website: www.arma.org/r2/igp-certification

• Domains:

• Managing Information Risk and Compliance

• Developing IG Strategic Plan

• Developing IG Framework

• Establishing the IG Program

• Establishing IG Business Integration and Oversight

• Aligning Technology with the IG Framework

• DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) Chart:

• Lists duties, tasks and steps required

• Includes the knowledge, skills and attributes

of the exam components for each domain

• Certified Archivists are practitioners who have demonstrated mastery of the knowledge and experience necessary for modern archival practice

• They are dedicated to both enhancing the information services of their institution and preserving its documentary heritage for future generations

• The CA designation is a growing standard for employment throughout the U.S. and the world

• Exam: 100 multiple-choice questions

• 3 hours to complete the exam

• Website: www.certifiedarchivists.org

Certified Archivist (CA)

Certified Archivist (CA)

• Seven Domains:

• 1: Selection, Appraisal, and Acquisition

• 2: Arrangement and Description of Documents

• 3: Reference Services and Access to Documents

• 4: Preservation and Protection of Documents

• 5: Outreach, Advocacy, and Promotion of DocumentaryCollections and Archival Repositories

• 6: Managing Archival Programs

• 7: Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities

The International Association of Privacy Professionals

• The IAPP offers 3 certifications:

• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)

• CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)

• CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist)

• Each IAPP exam comes with two tools for determining how ready you are:

• The body of knowledge (an outline of the information covered in the exam)

• The exam blueprint (tells you how many questions to expect on each topic)

• IAPP CIPP, CIPM and CIPT computer-based exams are administered through Kryterion testing centers at locations throughout the world

• Website: www.iapp.org

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

• A CIPP credential means you have gained a foundational understanding of both broad global and concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice

• It also means you have knowledge of these components within your concentration

• It is a growing standard for employment throughout the U.S. and throughout the world

• Exams are offered through Kryterion testing centers at locations throughout the world

• Website: www.iapp.org

CIPP examinations

• CIPP/

• US = U.S. private-sector

• E = Europe

• C = Canada

• G = U.S. Government

• A = Asia

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)

Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)

DRI InternationalCertifications

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity and related fields.

• Continuity

• ABCP, CFCP, CBCP

• Risk Management

• ARMP, CRMP

• Audit

• CBCA, CBCLA

• Website: https://drii.org/certificationoverivew

Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)

• The ABCP is for those who are new to our industry

• ABCP certification supports entry-level proficiency with some knowledge in business continuity planning, but who have not yet acquired a great deal of experience in the field

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/abcp

Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP)

• The CFCP is for those in the industry with a specific skill or focus

• A CFCP has demonstrated knowledge and skill in business continuity within a very narrow scope (for example, an expert in IT recovery or application testing)

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/cfcp

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)

• A CBCP is the most widely recognized and held business continuity certification in the world

• A CBCP is a professional that has demonstrated both knowledge and skill in the business continuity/disaster recovery industry

• Exam is online with unlimited time to complete

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/cbcp

Associate Risk Management Professional (ARMP)

• The ARMP certification is for those who are new to risk management

• ARMP certification supports entry-level proficiency with knowledge in risk management

• ARMP certification is designed for those who have not yet acquired a great deal of experience in the field

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/armp

Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)

• The CRMP certification is designed for individuals who have a specialized background in risk management

• CRMP certification validates that the individual possesses the foundation level knowledge and experience required to implement and manage a business risk management program

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/crmp

Certified Business Continuity Auditor (CBCA)

• The CBCA is that specialist who can verify the effectiveness of an organization's business continuity program against the landscape of standards, guidelines and industry regulations

• The CBCA certification demonstrates an ability to validate and evaluate plans based on any applicable standard, both internally and externally

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/cbca

Certified Business Continuity Lead Auditor (CBCLA)

• The CBCLA is a professional certification for audit team leaders

• The requirements to be a CBCLA reflect significant audit experience as well as extensive understanding in emergency management, enterprise risk management and business continuity

• Those who have been responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing an audit program are excellent candidates for CBCLA

• Website: https://drii.org/certification/cbcla

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certifications

• What is PMI Membership?

• In a word, dedication. PMI membership signifies that you’re serious about your project management career and your professional development. It highlights this dedication to employers, colleagues and stakeholders, giving you an edge in the job market. It also provides you with access to valuable knowledge, networks and resources.

• Website: https://www.pmi.org

Certified Associate inProject Management (CAPM)

• If you would like to manage larger projects and gain more responsibility or add project management skills into your current role, then the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is right for you

• Exam: 150 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours to complete

• Website: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/certified-associate-capm

Project ManagementProfessional (PMP)

• The Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers and is globally recognized and demanded

• The PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects

• Exam: 200 multiple-choice questions , 4 hours to complete

• Website: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp

Links for Additional Information

AIIM: www.aiim.org

CIP

ARMA: www.arma.org

Certification: IGP

Certificates:

Essentials of RIM

Essentials of the Principles

Essentials of Enterprise Search

Professional Leadership

Retention Program Development

IAPP: www.iapp.org

CIPP, CIPM, CIPT

ICRM: www.icrm.org

CRA, CRM

SAA: www.saa.org and

Certified Archivists: www.certifiedarchivists.org

CA

DRI: www.drii.org

Continuity: ABCP, CFCP, CBCP, CBCP

Risk Management: ARMP, CRMP

Audit: CBCA, CBCLA

PMI: www.pmi.org

CAPM, PMP

WHAT QUESTIONSDO YOU HAVE?

Thank you for attending.

Melissa G. Dederer, MBA, IGP, CRM

mgdederer@gmail.com