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Certification To Boost Your Information Governance Career
Certificate Programs Certification Programs
Goal
To acquire specific knowledge, skills or
competencies
To validate competency and knowledge gained through other
means
Eligibility Standards
None — equally open to beginners and
experienced professionals
Yes –– typically through a blend of education and experience
(Some organizations recommend a blend of education and
experience without mandating it)
Code of Ethics No Yes
Assessment
Linked to specific learning events and objectives;
Delivered through defined courses
Measures baseline competencies independent of specific
learning events
Designation Conferred Sometimes Yes
Expiration None Yes –– timing varies
Recertification None needed
Yes — maintenance or continuing education credits (CEUs) are
needed to attest to the individual's continuing competence in
the domains of the certification
Information Governance
Certifications
In the field of information
governance, a bewildering array of
certifications is available to show
levels of competence in a variety
of subject areas. The Information
Governance Reference Model
(IGRM) on the right shows the
organizational stakeholders
affected by information
governance programs. This is a
good starting point for charting
your path through information
governance.
Well-established
disciplines and
processes in the
field of records
and information
are also critical
building blocks
for effective
information
governance.
Information Governance Reference Model / ©2012 / v3.0 / edrm.net
