1. The Institute of Certified Records Managers
June 2018
NorthEast & MidAtlantic Region
ARMA Regional Leadership Conference
The Institute of Certified Records Managers

2. Mission & Vision
Mission Statement The primary mission of the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) is to develop and administer the professional certification of Records and Information Managers including the relevant examinations and certification maintenance program. Vision Statement The ICRM is the certifying body for Records and Information Management (RIM) professionals, recognized and valued by employers and RIM practitioners worldwide.

3. Certification BENEFITS
Prominent credentials for professional records managers
Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
Develops professional skills and knowledge through studying and testing process
Prepares for career advancement with commensurate salary benefits
Increases professional recognition and opportunities to enhance career profile
ICRM membership (professional resources and contacts)

4. Our Certifications-CRM
The Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation is based on educational background, professional work experience and successful completion of a six-part examination consisting of:
Part 1 - Management Principles and the Records and Information (RIM) Program
Part 2 - Records and Information: Creation and Use
Part 3 - Records Systems, Retrieval, Conversion and Facilities
Part 4 - Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition
Part 5 - Technology
Part 6 – Business Cases

5. Our Certifications-CRA
The Certified Records Analyst (CRA) designation is based on educational background, professional work experience and successful completion of a three-part examination consisting of:
Part 2 - Records and Information: Creation and Use
Part 3 - Records Systems, Retrieval, Conversion and Facilities
Part 4 - Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition

6. Our Certifications-specialty designations
CRM/NS – Nuclear Specialist The CRM/Nuclear Specialist was developed in 1990 for CRMs whose field of professional practice is in the Nuclear field by the Nuclear Information and Records Management Association (NIRMA). The Nuclear Specialist exam includes 100 questions. This exam is moving online in CRM/FED - Federal Specialist The CRM/Federal Specialist was developed for CRMs whose field of professional practice involves RIM programs of the U.S. Government, whether as a Federal government employee, uniformed military, vendor, consultant, or contractor. The Federal Specialist exam includes 100 questions over a variety of federal government related areas.

7. How to Apply
Submit your application and electronic payment ( Application fee: $100 USD If you need assistance with your application, please contact the ICRM at (877) (USA and Canada) or contact

8. Education and Experience
Education: four-year (bachelor’s) degree from an accredited institution of higher education Experience: one year of professional Records and Information Management (RIM) experience. Alternatively, one year of professional Records and Information Management (RIM) experience can be substituted for each year of college education.

9. exam Preparation ICRM www.icrm.org Experience Education ARMA
Resources Available!
Sample Questions and Approved Acronyms
ICRM Exam Prep Workshops
ICRM Part 6 Mentoring Program (
ICRM
Be prepared with the working knowledge gained through experience, taking and passing Parts 1-5
Experience
Coursework available through Academic partners that offer credit for Parts 2-4 or Parts 1-5
Take a business writing course to help with passing Part 6
Education
International Conference
Online Essentials of RIM Certificate, Glossary of RIM terms and definitions and Study Packs for CRA and CRM
ARMA

10. Exam information Parts 1 - 5 100 multiple choice questions
80 minutes for each part
No penalty for guessing
Can take up to all five in an exam cycle
5-year cycle starts once you are approved
70% required to pass each part
Part 6 (CRM only)
Must pass Parts before you can take Part 6
Must write answers for two 50 point business cases for Part 6
4 hours to complete
70% required to pass
Note: All exams taken through Pearson VUE testing

11. Certification Maintenance Requirements
Earn, record and submit certification maintenance forms for credit
You need 100 points in a 5 year cycle
One point = one hour of learning contact
NEW - Maintenance credits must be submitted within 6 months of the qualifying event or activity, and documentation of how credits were obtained is required.
Pay Annual Dues of $200.00
More information can be found at:

12. The icrm needs you! Volunteer and earn CMPs: (CRMs only)
Exam Development Committee
We are expanding and need volunteers
Parts 1-5 – Assistant Writer Positions (up to 15 positions)
Part 6 – need one new writer
Part 6 Business Case Submissions
Have a good RIM story – writer it!
Don’t join but write a case study and submit – if it’s complete get CMPs
Contact me if interested or look for more information in the ICRM Newsletter

13. Prep-Course experience
We need to grow our bench of presenters:
Have you presented part or all of a prep course for the ICRM
Tell me about your experience:
Need presenters for national conferences (ARMA, NIRMA, NAGARA, AIIM, MER, etc.)

14. Social Media
Facebook: ICRM-Institute of Certified Records Managers LinkedIn: ICRM Institute of Certified Records Managers

15. QUESTIONS? Caroline J Walters, MA, MLS, CRM
Regent for Exam Development
University Records Officer
University of Virginia
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