Certified Information Professional (CIP)
A new Gartner report by Deb Logan and Mark Raskino -- Prepare to be an Information Leader -- notes that the first half of the Information Age was all about building plumbing and making processes more efficient and that the second value is all about creating value from the information these processes produce. They further note that organizations "must acquire new skills to meet these challenges."
A key data point in the report is their contention that the demand for information professionals will increase by 50% year over year through 2015. OK, let me repeat that, the demand for information professionals will increase by 50% year over year through 2015.
We couldn't agree more. Last year, you may recall, we built the body of knowledge that these information professionals need and created a standardized 100 question proctored test of competency. The Certified Information Professional, or CIP. A brand new concept for a brand new profession.
A lot has been going on in our Certified Information Professional program since we launched earlier this year.
I published a white paper -- Information Professionals: Where We Came From and Where We're Going -- making the case for the need for Information Professionals.
We released, inspired by Khan Academy, a set of 110+ FREE 3-5 minute videos to help organizations increase their information management effectiveness.
We created a practice exam for those who want to see where their information gaps lie and whether they are ready for the exam. The practice exam provides a roadmap to the videos and helps individuals figure out where to prioritize their preparation time. It even gives you a score! Check it out and see how smart you REALLY are.
We've added our first training partner -- the Holly Group -- for those who would like to schedule training for your staff.
The ball is rolling. The train is leaving the station. The horse is out of the barn. [Insert your own favorite cliche.]
The point is, it's time to get moving. Let us know how we can help.
