Certification
The role of the Certification Director (CD) is to provide guidance, mentorship, and support for Chapter members seeking either the CRM or IGP certifications. The CD will also support ongoing maintenance of both the CRM and IGP certifications by ensuring all chapter educational programs receive advance credit approvals from both the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) and ARMA International. For more information, please contact the Certification Director.
Certified Records Manager (CRM)
Opportunities to do testing for the CRM are available annually at the national and international ARMA conference.
Information Governance Professional (IGP)
ARMA Vancouver has acquired a number of IGP study resources. Check out our library holdings which are available to members.
How is the IGP different than the CRM? How are they related to other certifications in the information profession?
2020 - ICRM announced a new Post Certification Specialty Designation, the CRM/CIGO. Learn more about it here.
Study Materials
The CD also maintains and administers the Study Pack materials for both CRM and IGP candidates. We attempt to keep our offerings current with the ICRM and ARMA bibliographies; however, we have limited resources and the titles change from time to time, therefore we may not have the complete current resource set.
Loan of study pack materials is subject to valid chapter membership, and proof of candidacy for the certification in question. Materials will be loaned for as long as required up to a maximum of two (2) months; however, special arrangements can be made to extend the lending period if necessary except when there is another request pending. We attempt to accommodate all borrowers and will work with candidates to accommodate individual needs. Please check with the Certification Director about the availability of resources before scheduling your exams.
How is the IGP different than the CRM? How are they related to other certifications in the information profession?
2020 - ICRM announced a new Post Certification Specialty Designation, the CRM/CIGO. Learn more about it here.
Study Materials
The CD also maintains and administers the Study Pack materials for both CRM and IGP candidates. We attempt to keep our offerings current with the ICRM and ARMA bibliographies; however, we have limited resources and the titles change from time to time, therefore we may not have the complete current resource set.
Loan of study pack materials is subject to valid chapter membership, and proof of candidacy for the certification in question. Materials will be loaned for as long as required up to a maximum of two (2) months; however, special arrangements can be made to extend the lending period if necessary except when there is another request pending. We attempt to accommodate all borrowers and will work with candidates to accommodate individual needs. Please check with the Certification Director about the availability of resources before scheduling your exams.
Essentials of Records and Information Management (RIM) Certificate
Effective records and information management is essential for any organization to remain competitive. The ARMA International Essentials of RIM certificate program is tailored to entry-level information management professionals and other individuals whose jobs involve records, such as attorneys, paralegals, IT specialists, and administrators.
Created by industry experts, this program provides comprehensive training in the best practices and strategies needed to manage information within your organization as a strategic component for success. Essentials of RIM is offered online for convenient and flexible training on YOUR schedule.
Note: RIM experts have updated and released a new version of the Essentials of RIM program February 1, 2023. Enrollment is now open. Essentials of RIM Certificate - ARMA International
Created by industry experts, this program provides comprehensive training in the best practices and strategies needed to manage information within your organization as a strategic component for success. Essentials of RIM is offered online for convenient and flexible training on YOUR schedule.
Note: RIM experts have updated and released a new version of the Essentials of RIM program February 1, 2023. Enrollment is now open. Essentials of RIM Certificate - ARMA International