Introduction to Certification

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 or 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.

About the Institute provides an overview of the Institute's objectives and the certification process.

Navigating the Site provides a comprehensive outline of the structure of the ICRM site and the information provided in each component.

Examination Schedule outlines both current and future examinations for the CRM and the deadlines for sending in applications.

Applying for the CRM answers questions about the initial application for CRM candidacy, requirements for candidacy, and the application review process to validate eligibility for candidacy.

Inside the Institute links to the Main Menu of the ICRM database for information on the pre-approval of activities for certification maintenance, ICRM forms, as well as more detailed information about the examinations and the Institute and for applicants and members.

Career Opportunities lists job postings seeking a CRM as well as provides employers looking for a CRM to post employment opportunities.

Member Database Logon provides ICRM members access to their personal information as well as the ability to enter requests for certification maintenance credits. To request Certification Maintenance Credit, logon to the database, click on View Personal Details, choose Credit Requests, then click on Create New Credit Request.

Registry of CRMs lists all persons holding the Certified Records Manager™ designation in a searchable format.

Board of Regents identifies the CRMs elected to the Institute's Board, their management responsibilities, and contact information.

Privacy Policy states the Institute's objective to protect personal information maintained in the ICRM database and to limit its use.

Please contact the Webmaster with any questions about or problems with the ICRM website.