The New Waypoint along the CRM journey: certified records analyst.

AuthorCiura, Jean
PositionCAREER PATH - Certified Records Manager

For some records and information management (RIM) professionals, the journey toward earning the Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation may appear to be or already has been too long. For others, the pursuit of the CRM may be hindered by limited time or financial resources. Still others may not need a certification as comprehensive as the CRM but need to demonstrate their professional competence. Anyone falling into one or more of these categories should consider a new certification offered by the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM): Certified Records Analyst (CRA).

To earn the CRA certification, applicants must meet the same educational and professional experience that is required to sit for the CRM exam, but they need to pass only Parts 2,3, and 4 of that six-part exam.

"We are excited to deliver the CRA certification to the RIM profession," said Brice Sample, president of the ICRM. "This new certification follows our time-tested approach and allows for more professionals to obtain a value-added RIM credential."

Earning the CRA designation demonstrates the individual has a solid RIM foundation with knowledge and experience in the lifecycle management of active and inactive records and their systems, electronic records, regulatory compliance requirements, and more.

RIM professionals who attain the CRA will potentially be on the path to attaining the CRM designation. Sample, in fact, said the ICRM fully expects "many to use the CRA as a spring-board to achieving their CRM over a timeline that meets their individual needs."

Qualifying for the CRA

Potential candidates must submit an application form online (available at icrm.org) with supporting documentation of earning a four-year (bachelor's) degree from an accredited institution and having at least one year of professional RIM experience. Alternatively, one year of professional RIM experience can be substituted for each year of college education.

Applicants may not sit for the exams until their application has been approved.

According to the ICRM, CRM candidates that have already passed Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the examination are eligible for immediate CRA certification. Sample said the ICRM already has contacted those who are eligible under this criteria and will invite those who become eligible in the future to declare the CRA credential. He advises any candidates who believe they are eligible but have not been contacted to call the ICRM business office at 877.244.3128.

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