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An Information Governance Professional ( IGP ) is ...
... a person who has earned the only certification that demonstrates he or she has the strategic
perspective and the requisite knowledge to help an organization leverage information for
maximum value while reducing the costs and mitigating the risks associated with using and
governing this important asset .
Mission of the Information Governance Professional ( IGP ) Certification Program :
Provide an information governance credential within an ethical and professional framework to
support individuals to deliver organizational value and reduce risk .
IGP Governance Board :
The IGP program is governed by the IGP Governance Board , which is incorporated separately from ARMA
International . This board guides the certification program , provides outreach to the profession , and clearly separates the functions and decisions related to certification from other ARMA International programs and goals .
Read more here to view IGP board bios and descriptions . Quick links :
Application | Testing Dates / Scheduling | Prep Questions | Recertification Requirements
Questions ? Please email CertificationStaff @ armaintl . org .
Infor-
mation
Gov-
ernance .
Simpli- fied . Physical records and digital information .
Com- plete visibility and control .
ment Stor- Shredding
Docuage &
Data
WHAT IS AN IGP ?
Protection
Join ARMA , Stay Informed
For information on joining ARMA , click here and you will be taken to the ARMA International site .
To join : 1 . Click on the “ Join / Renew ” tab 2 . Select “ Membership Applications ”
3 . Select “ New Applications ”. Note : You ’ ll need to register with the site
before you can access the membership form .
The Arizona Chapter is in the Pacific Region .
When filling out the application , please note that the Phoenix Chapter is called the Arizona Chapter , Number 040 .
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