Certification Resources

Certified Records Manager

The Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation is awarded by the Institute of Certified Records Managers. CRM candidates must meet education and experience criteria before being approved to sit for a six-part exam. The first five parts consist of 100 multiple choice questions per exam. Candidates sitting for Part 6 are asked to write two case studies on specific records management issues. Candidate must pass all exams within 5 years unless they have attained the CRA designation. Once certified, the CRM must maintain continuing education requirements.

Certified Records Analyst

The Certified Records Analyst (CRA) designation is awarded by the Institute of Certified Records Managers. CRM candidates must meet education and experience criteria before being approved to sit for a three-part exam. The Certified Records Analyst (CRA) requires successful completion of three exams, parts 2 through 4, which consists of 100 multiple choice questions per exam. Candidates have five years to complete the exam cycle. Once certified, the CRA must maintain continuing education requirements

Information Goveranance Professional

The Informatinal Governance Professional (IGP) designation is awarded by ARMA International.  IGP candidates must meet education and experience criteria before being approved to sit for the exam. The IGP exam consists of 140 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within two hours and forty-five minutes. 125 questions are scored; 15 are pre-tested for statistical purposes but not scored. Candidates have one year to complete the exam. Once certified, the IGP must maintain continuing education requirements

The Dallas ARMA Chapter strongly supports all its members who pursue certification. The Dallas Chapter ICRM Liaison is available to answer questions, and provide study assistance.

For upcoming exam prep workshops, go to the Institute of Certified Records Managers website or the Institute for Information Goverance website.