The IGP credential defines the competencies for implementing effective information governance practices, including accountability, transparency, integrity, protection, compliance, availability, retention, and disposition. The role of the information governance professional is strategic in nature, ensuring that opportunities to leverage information can be capitalized on, while preventing or mitigating risks posed by record keeping practices. The practice of information governance extends beyond the traditional role of a records manager, and the credential reflects this distinct body of knowledge and skills.

To attain certification, the applicant must meet eligibility requirements, sign Code of Ethics and pass a pre-test to qualify for certification exam. 

For more information and details, please visit ARMA International IGP page. 

Study Resources:

• Page: IGP Competency Domains
• PDF: Examination Blueprint
• PDF: IGP DACUM Chart (Popular free resource)
• Page: Sample Questions
• Publication: IGP Study Guide & Workbook
• Training: 'Becoming a Certified Information Governance Professional (IGP)' course
• Training: ARMA's Essentials of Information Governance Course
• Page: ARMA's Information Governance topic exploration page
• Publication: Information Governance Body of Knowledge IGBOK

The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) is an international certifying organization of and for professional records and information managers. The primary mission of the ICRM is to develop and administer the professional certification of Records and Information Managers including the relevant examinations and certification maintenance program.

Attaining the CRM designation is based on educational background, professional work experience and the passing of a six part examination. The six part examination is divided into:

• Management Principles and the Records and Information (RIM) Program

• Records and Information: Creation and Use

• Records Systems, Storage and Retrieval

• Records Appraisal, Retention, Protection and Disposition

• Technology

• Case Studies