These credentials are then evaluated by the Certification Standards Committee to determine that the eligibility requirements have been met. Application and fees must be submitted to the ICRM by the deadline established for each examination. All payments must be in United States currency. The optimum combination of experience and educational requirements are a baccalaureate degree from a four-year accredited college and three years of full time or equivalent professional experience in records management. The Certification Standards Committee of the Board may, at its discretion , accept two years of additional experience as a substitute for one year of education.
Experience is calculated to the application due date.
An official transcript or a photocopy of the degree certificate should be submitted with the original application. Teaching in accredited junior colleges, community colleges, or four-year institutions is acceptable. In three of the categories shown above the work experience claimed should be supported by copies of detailed job descriptions identifying the employer, employee and the appropriate dates. If adequate job descriptions are not available, letters from employers outlining in detail work positions, duties, and experience relative to the above three categories may be considered. These letters must be in sufficient detail to thoroughly describe the work performed and provide evidence that services have been rendered in the categories in which the applicant claims experience.