The
Importance of P.CRM Professional Certification
Professional certification can be found
in almost every industry today. Finance (CPA), Project Management
(PMI), Supply Chain APICS), Information Technology (ITIL),
Business Process management (ABPMP), Engineering etc, are
just a few to list from a wide range of professions that
have voluntary and/or mandatory certification.
Certification
has found its way into almost every industry for a reason:
It helps advance the profession. Certification helps employers
evaluate potential new hires, analyze job performance,
evaluate employees, select contractors, market services,
and motivate employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Certificate holders benefit too. Certification gives recognition
of competency, shows commitment to the profession, and
helps with job advancement. There has been an explosive
growth in professional certification.
How
to narrow the gap between tertiary and professional certification?
As
science, technology and management practices change at
an ever-increasing rate, a gap is formed between the foundation
provided by an academic education and the technical and
management competencies required in today's technical and
business environment. The respective Professional Certification
Programs were established to bridge this education gap.
A
person’s achievement of Professional Certification
documents his/her expertise and recognizes his/her personal
commitment to their professional development. Additionally,
AARM provides a strong collective entity through which
individuals are rewarded financially and professionally.
Why
the need for Job-Focused Certification Programs?
The
AARM Certification Program provides breadth and depth in
the full range of technology needed to perform in a CRM
environment.
Because
the program is job focused and independent of job setting,
employers and their customers can be assured that an AARM
Certified Professional has mastered the full range of skills
required to be successful in complex environments.
Why
Certification Is important?
Professional
Certification helps one to:
- Gain
practical skills for the job, as it focuses on the knowledge
and skills needed to perform real-world job responsibilities.
- Realize
maximum benefit from a wide range of expertise areas.
- Learn
all aspects of a specific type of career pursuit while
also providing organization with a standard of assured
excellence from these professionals
- Effectively
integrate these career pursuits into one’s specific
work setting.
How
to build one’s leadership skills?
A person can increase his/ her
personal effectiveness in CRM areas as well as general technical
management and project management.
The
Professional Certification provides a vehicle that equips
one with key skills and talents to be internationally recognized
and be seen as a “thought
leader”.
How
to become more effective?
When one undertakes the Professional
Certification program, it becomes part of his/her personal
training program. This person acquires the skills needed
to be competitive in the open job market. Undertaking studies
in an internationally recognized professional association
such as AARM with global membership, gets you around the
world as it is globally recognized by employers/recruiters.
What
is the Certification Process like?
The
P.CRM Certification Program involves the documentation
of specific job experience, successful completion of appropriate
courses and their associated examinations. Certification
exams are open to all who meet the general and specific
requirements for registration.
The
courses and associated exams required for Certification
may be taken at any time or at stipulated time during the
year. AARM maintains permanent records of individual course
and exam completion. Diplomas/Certification of Professional
Certification are awarded to Certified Professionals as
tangible recognition of their achievement.
Where
does one begin the Certification Process?
Obtain
and document the years of specific relevant experience.
The greatest asset that any organization
has is its people. Yet highly skilled technical talent in
many fields are still scarce. AARM tries to play a role in
assisting both organizations and individuals in the cultivation
and recognition of professionals. It is essential in any
professional endeavor to gain, maintain and document credible
professional experience.
Enroll
in the program.
AARM will review your experience,
register you for the appropriate course(s) and you will select
the course times that best fit your needs. Additionally,
courses can be taken on-line or on-site.
Attend
the course and take the exam.
When you attend or take your first
course on-line, you have the opportunity to take your Professional
Certification Exam immediately after the completion of the
course you will be notified of appropriate login information
for taking the exam]. The exam tests your comprehension of
each course objective and sub-objective, and your ability
to apply the knowledge and skills you've acquired.
Receive
your exam results and Certification Certificate.
A minimum score varies (e.g. 80%)
is required for certification. A petition for re-examination
can be filed and is encouraged for those not meeting the
minimum score. |
