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7 Reasons to Take Advantage of AIIM Certification Programs

Written by Melinda Catapano | Jul 21, 2009 4:46:00 AM

By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard about AIIM’s certificate courses in Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Electronic Records Management (ERM), Business Process Management (BPM), and Modern Records Management, which lead to the AIIM Specialist and Master designations. And of course, the Certified Information Professional (CIP) certification, which sits across all four. If you haven’t completed at least one certificate program yet, here are seven reasons why I wholeheartedly recommend you doing so!

  1. Respected title

    Approximately 10,000 attendees from around the world have registered for almost 15,000 courses since the certificate programs began just three years ago. Certificate requirements can now be seen in job postings, descriptions, resumes, and proposals all over the world.

  2. Increase your knowledge and confidence

    Learn a lot (Specialist) or a lot more (Master) about a specific RIM subject from an industry leader. AIIM’s courses will definitely help you feel like an expert! Each program and each designation has its own cool logo, which you can use on business cards, correspondence, websites, email, etc.

  3. Demonstrate continued ability and a desire to learn

    In today’s economy, it’s important to supplement practical experience with cutting edge knowledge. With the AIIM certificate programs, you learn "what, why, and how to" manage your information -- the business benefits and implications, the information lifecycle and relevant concepts, and best practices of how to implement and maintain a comprehensive RIM program or system in your organization.

  4. Balanced approach: Focus on big-picture and immersion in relevant details

    AIIM’s training programs were developed based on requirements defined by Education Advisory Groups, who represent public and private sector users, analysts, consultants, and solution providers. Classroom courses include small group exercises that are helpful and fun.

  5. Maximize your training dollars

    All Specialist and Master courses are available online, which means no travel hassles or expense! The benefits of the classroom courses include working with and getting to know other RIM professionals with similar interests and experiences. Either way, your boss should be impressed!

  6. Convenient

    Two and four-day classroom courses are offered several times per year throughout North America and Europe. Online training is, of course, available 24/7 for six months after purchase, so you can easily fit it into your busy schedule. Since each module only takes about an hour to complete, you can train or review anywhere, from any internet connection. For the Specialist courses, you’ll receive your certificate immediately upon passing the online exam.

  7. Easy to sign up

    Just go to AIIM Training, select your course, purchase, and you’ll receive immediate access to the online course materials! Why not get started today?