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PEER TO PEER: THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF ILTA | WINTER 2016
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Certification To Boost Your Information Governance Career
Certification To Boost Your Information
Governance Career
How does an individual determine the course of action
that will spur his or her career to new heights in information
governance?
Certificates vs. Certification
The term "certificate" is oen used interchangeably with
the term "certification." However, they are quite different.
As summarized in the following table, a certificate program
is directed toward helping an individual gain specialized
knowledge. It's usually a one-time effort.
A certification is a longer-term commitment and
validates competency and knowledge the individual has
gained through a combination of education and experience.
For information governance professionals, it might be
advantageous to pursue both certificates and certifications.
by Diane K. Carlisle
Today's organizations are developing and offering new ways for
individuals to demonstrate their expertise in the hunt for employment
and job advancement. Some individuals pursue every possible
credential, hoping that one of them will catch a potential employer's
attention. Others are more directed in their approach and seek to
show a deep knowledge in a specific area — again, hoping to catch an
employer's eye, but through specialization.
