Resources for Earning CMPs During COVID-19

With so many cancellations of association meetings, conferences, and seminars we understand there are challenges right now in obtaining CMPs.

We would like to remind you that industry related webinars are eligible for CMPs.  Many are being offered to members for free or reduced costs. There are a number of ways to continue to earn CMP credits while we journey through the challenges of COVID-19. 

Online options include:

• AIIM - https://www.aiim.org
• ARMA - https://www.arma.org
• NAGARA - https://www.nagara.org/Public/Events/WebinarSeries
• Contoural - https://www.contoural.com/recorded_casts.php
• MER - https://www.merconference.com
  MER is offering a virtual conference this year.  If you were planning on attending a conference, this would be a great option.  You will receive the high quality sessions that MER is known for without the travel expenses.
   

In addition, the ICRM has volunteer opportunities that offer CMPs for your service. 

• Mentoring Committee – Seasoned and new CRM’s can coach candidates through the exam process. Please contact Jerry Lucente-Kirkpatrick at jerry.lucente-kirkpatrick@fda.hhs.gov for additional information.
• Exam Development Committee – We are looking for assistant writers on Parts 1-5, as well as proof readers for Part 6 questions.  Please contact Caroline Walters, Regent for Exam Development at cw8de@virginia.edu.
• Exam Preparation Product Committee – A new committee that will collaboratively work on the exam preparation product available to ARMA Chapters and presented at Pre-Conference Sessions.  The committee will also begin to explore online offerings for exam preparation presentations.  Need CRMs with knowledge of the current exams, preparation product presentation experience, and online training/presentation development skills.  Please contact Debra Gearhart at crmfai16@gmail.com.

CMP credits can also be obtained from:

• Presenting/teaching webinars or webcasts related to RIM
• Work related or RIM related projects – great time to write up what new steps or initiatives as a result of COVID-19
• Local ARMA Chapters
• Publish articles on RIM – maybe you have some extra time to write an article
• IG GURU has a wealth of information and resources https://igguru.net

For more information on CMP maintenance see: https://www.icrm.org/index.php/certification_maintenance

Note: These are suggestions. Earning CMPs is not limited to what we have listed. If you have any questions, please contact our business office:  1-877-244-3128 or admin@icrm.org.

Thank you,
ICRM Board of Regents
April 22, 2020