Certification

ERM Practitioner & Master Certificate Courses in Toronto this November

IMERGE Consulting is offering the AIIM ERM Practitioner & Master Certificate Courses in Toronto this November and ARMA Toronto Chapter members receive a discounted rate! These courses will help you enhance your resumes during these tough times.

Since AIIM launched its popular ERM Certificate program in 2006, IMERGE Consulting has taught ERM Certificate workshops to several hundred individuals—including many ARMA members—from dozens of organizations across the U.S. and Canada. These students benefit greatly from IMERGE’s interactive workshops. In this setting, students ask questions of and learn from IMERGE instructors who have years of valuable hands-on experience, as well as learn from other students from other industries.

These workshops are enjoying immense popularity across the US and in Canada. More information is at www.imergeportal.com/ermworkshops2009.html or www.aiim.org.

Students may choose either of two options:

Option 1: The live classroom workshop in Toronto, taught by IMERGE Principal, Vigi Gurushanta:
ERM Practitioner Certificate: November 30-31, 2009
ERM Master Certificate: November 30- December 2, 2009

Option 2: The online workshop Complete the ERM Practitioner or Master Certificate modules at your convenience. NOTE: To ensure special pricing for this option, registrants must contact IMERGE directly.

Below are the discounted rates:

ERM Practitioner ERM Master

Regular Price: $1400.00 ARMA Member Price: $1250.00 Regular Price: $3600.00 ARMA Member Price: $3250.00

To take advantage of these rates, please complete a registration form at www.imergeportal.com. You will require your ARMA membership number.

CRM CERTIFICATION

So what is holding you back if a CRM certification has been on your mind? Are you looking for a mentor? Do you need resources?

The Institute of Certified Records Managers™ (ICRM) is an international certifying organization of and for professional records and information managers. The ICRM was incorporated in 1975 to create a standard designation for Certified Records Managers (CRM) by which persons involved in records and information management could be measured, accredited, and recognized in accord with criteria of experience and knowledge established by their peers.

The ICRM website is the best place to learn about the requirements and the process. The following links provide you a comprehensive outline:
About the Institute
Exam Schedule
Applying for the CRM
Inside the Institute
Registry of CRMs
Contact the ICRM

Attaining the 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 Management Program

Part 2 - Records Creation and Use

Part 3 - Records Systems, Storage and Retrieval

Part 4 - Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition

Part 5 - Technology, Equipment and Supplies

Part 6 - Case Studies

CRM MENTORSHIP

Several years ago the ICRM Board of Regents decided to implement at the association level the concept of the Adopt-a-Candidate chapter program as a way to help Part 6 candidates "get over the hump." The Mentorship Program pairs candidates with existing CRMs who act as tutor and coach to the candidate preparing for this last portion of the examination process. This pairing of candidates with experienced CRMs:

Helps prepare the candidate for writing Part 6.

Provides encouragement and moral support to the candidate.

CRM STUDY GROUPS

If you are interested in joining the CRM Toronto Google study group, please contact our Chapter's CRM Mentor, Irene Gelyk. You may email or call during work hours at (519) 888-7465 x79829.

EDUCATION LINKS

Dalhousie University: School of Information Management - Master's in Information Management
Dalhousie University: School of Information Management - Master's in Library & Information Studies
George Brown College - Archival and Records Management Practices Certificate
Humber College - Records and Information Management Certificate
Institute of Certified Records Managers™ (ICRM)
McGill University - School of Information Studies
Mohawk College - Records Program
NAIT - Records Management and Business Operations program
SAIT Polytechnic - Records & Information Management Program
San Jose State University - School of Library & Information Science
San Jose State University - Master's of Archives and Records Management (online)
University of Alberta - School of Library and Information Studies
University of British Columbia - School of Library, archival and information studies
University of Ottawa - Master's in Information Studies (bi-lingual)
University of Toronto - Professional Learning Centre
Vancouver Community College - Records Management Program

INSTITUTES LINKS

Calgary CRM Site
e-Content Institute
Institute of Certified Records Managers™ (ICRM):
Records Management Institute