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 == Reference ==
-Art Schlussel et al.: [https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/2544907-11633874 KM Certification – one KM professional’s opinion]. LinkedIn group ‘Knowledge Management Education (KMedu) Hub’, 12/2009
+Art Schlussel et al.: KM Certification – one KM professional’s opinion. LinkedIn group ‘Knowledge Management Education (KMedu) Hub’, 12/2009
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 ==== Boris Jaeger ====
-Art, I am not against certification but against the current state of certification (organization, content, provider practices, transperency), especially the accreditation issue is a major problem. KM certification must be accredited by the professional communities, employers and national institutions by an independent body. This is why I want to establish IKMEAA, the Indepenent KM Education Accreditation Authority (http://ikmeaa.org/) ...
+Art, I am not against certification but against the current state of certification (organization, content, provider practices, transperency), especially the accreditation issue is a major problem. KM certification must be accredited by the professional communities, employers and national institutions by an independent body. This is why I want to establish IKMEAA, the Indepenent KM Education Accreditation Authority (https://kmeduhub.org/) ...
 If accredited I also have no problem with the different certification titles. On the contrary, as gaining degrees through training is often the only chance for people who do not meet university entry requirements. And "Certified ..." sounds more professionally accredited than "Certificate in ..." on a CV.
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 ==== Boris Jaeger ====
-Yes Matthew, IKMEAA (http://ikmeaa.org/) will become the CoP you're talking about.
+Yes Matthew, IKMEAA (https://kmeduhub.org/) will become the CoP you're talking about.
 As it is with the universities and thier programs accreditation of the training providers and their programs and training is a necessity.

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 == Art's Opinion ==
-In my opinion both the KMI and KMPro courses are similar. That's because they developed from the same basic course when KMI and KMPro were the same company. The difference is mainly stylistic and emphasis. KMI is more practical in approach with quite a few exercises. KMPro is more theory and discussion based in approach with lots of stories and anecdotes. Both courses are 5 days, but could be condensed down to three or four. Both provide the student a decent introduction to KM, theory, history, application, how to "sell" it, and and some methodologies. I do think that KMI is better for someone with little to no background in KM because there are more exercises and practical examples discussed, however both courses would provide a novice a good overview of KM.
+In my opinion both the KMI and KMPro courses are similar. That's because they developed from the same basic course when KMI and KMPro were the same company. The difference is mainly stylistic and emphasis. KMI is more practical in approach with quite a few exercises. KMPro is more theory and discussion based in approach with lots of stories and anecdotes. Both courses are 5 days, but could be condensed down to three or four. Both provide the student a decent introduction to KM, theory, history, application, how to "sell" it, and some methodologies. I do think that KMI is better for someone with little to no background in KM because there are more exercises and practical examples discussed, however both courses would provide a novice a good overview of KM.
-Now my thoughts on KM certification in general. I've had and continue to have ongoing converstations on this subject with Dr. Robert Neilson, the KM Advisor the the Army CIO/ G6, Joe Oebbecke, TRADOC CKO, and a host of others who are looking at ways to provide KM education and training to the DOD. There is a general consensus (I will provide what I think the consensus is and then provide my opinion) that the existing commercially available "certification" programs though useful to provide a basic level of KM training and education do not meet the rigorous standards to be considered true "certification" programs. Therefore the Army (and the other services) do not recognize the "certifications" beyond just realizing that the student has attended a KM training course. What is missing from these programs is the academic rigor (and associated competencies) that must be part of any certification development and sustainment process. Basically, KMI and KMPro are the "certification" boards, and that may be an issue with some organizations. The Army and DOD is looking at developing a true DOD KM CERTIFICATE Program that would run much like the CIO Certificate program at the at National Defense University. This program would have academic rigor and could lead to a masters degree. Notice I am calling it a "certificate program" not a "certification" as a true certification is much more difficult to create and sustain. This program, if it even happens, is still 2-3 years away. I went through a similar process when I was on the AIIM BOD and we were creating the AIIM training programs. It is much easier to create a real certificate program rather then a certification program as the latter requires a certification body, a body of knowledge, etc. that is then recognized and allowed to grant CEU's.
+Now my thoughts on KM certification in general. I've had and continue to have ongoing converstations on this subject with Dr. Robert Neilson, the KM Advisor of the Army CIO/ G6, Joe Oebbecke, TRADOC CKO, and a host of others who are looking at ways to provide KM education and training to the DOD. There is a general consensus (I will provide what I think the consensus is and then provide my opinion) that the existing commercially available "certification" programs though useful to provide a basic level of KM training and education do not meet the rigorous standards to be considered true "certification" programs. Therefore the Army (and the other services) do not recognize the "certifications" beyond just realizing that the student has attended a KM training course. What is missing from these programs is the academic rigor (and associated competencies) that must be part of any certification development and sustainment process. Basically, KMI and KMPro are the "certification" boards, and that may be an issue with some organizations. The Army and DOD is looking at developing a true DOD KM CERTIFICATE Program that would run much like the CIO Certificate program at the at National Defense University. This program would have academic rigor and could lead to a masters degree. Notice I am calling it a "certificate program" not a "certification" as a true certification is much more difficult to create and sustain. This program, if it even happens, is still 2-3 years away. I went through a similar process when I was on the AIIM BOD and we were creating the AIIM training programs. It is much easier to create a real certificate program rather then a certification program as the latter requires a certification body, a body of knowledge, etc. that is then recognized and allowed to grant CEU's.
 Overall, in my opinion save your money and don't get certified. Use available "free training" that is floating around Internet. Read books such as the Idiot's Guide to KM that we used as the base text book for the KM elective at the Army War College, join KM related groups and forums, take some college level KM courses, and ask experienced KMers for coaching and mentorship. If you are inclined to attending these "certification" classes (and they have "certified" hundreds of folks) just make sure you keep it all in context. Taking one of these courses and becoming certified does not make you a KM expert, does not replace KM experience, and is not the end of KM learning. Rather it is the beginning of your learning process.

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 == Art's Opinion ==
 In my opinion both the KMI and KMPro courses are similar. That's because they developed from the same basic course when KMI and KMPro were the same company. The difference is mainly stylistic and emphasis. KMI is more practical in approach with quite a few exercises. KMPro is more theory and discussion based in approach with lots of stories and anecdotes. Both courses are 5 days, but could be condensed down to three or four. Both provide the student a decent introduction to KM, theory, history, application, how to "sell" it, and and some methodologies. I do think that KMI is better for someone with little to no background in KM because there are more exercises and practical examples discussed, however both courses would provide a novice a good overview of KM.
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 Feel free to contact me with any question or comments.
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	Boris and Johannes,		Boris and Johannes,
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	Johannes, in all fairness, maybe you somehow missed the CoP content, such as two of the 50 modules comprising the entire course, namely:		Johannes, in all fairness, maybe you somehow missed the CoP content, such as two of the 50 modules comprising the entire course, namely:

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 :<small>Note: This is the thread of a [https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/2544907-11633874 closed discussion] on the KMedu Hub's LinkedIn group, slightly adjusted for privacy and readability issues. To view the discussion on LinkedIn you need to be a group member and logged in to LinkedIn.Some links in the discussion also lead to closed group discussions on LinkedIn.</small>
-== The Review ==
+== Art's Opinion ==
 In my opinion both the KMI and KMPro courses are similar. That’s because they developed from the same basic course when KMI and KMPro were the same company.
 In my opinion both the KMI and KMPro courses are similar. That's because they developed from the same basic course when KMI and KMPro were the same company. The difference is mainly stylistic and emphasis. KMI is more practical in approach with quite a few exercises. KMPro is more theory and discussion based in approach with lots of stories and anecdotes. Both courses are 5 days, but could be condensed down to three or four. Both provide the student a decent introduction to KM, theory, history, application, how to "sell" it, and and some methodologies. I do think that KMI is better for someone with little to no background in KM because there are more exercises and practical examples discussed, however both courses would provide a novice a good overview of KM.

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 I am one of few who have had the opportunity to take the KM certification courses offered by KMPro and KM Institute (KMI). I took the courses while I was creating the curriculum for a Masters level KM Elective Course at the Army War College, AY2009. I wanted to see how others were teaching KM.
-:<small>Note: This is the thread of a [https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/2544907-11633874 closed discussion] on the KMedu Hub's LinkedIn group, slightly adjusted for privacy and readability issues. To view the discussion on LinkedIn you need to be a group member and logged in to LinkedIn</small>
+:<small>Note: This is the thread of a [https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/2544907-11633874 closed discussion] on the KMedu Hub's LinkedIn group, slightly adjusted for privacy and readability issues. To view the discussion on LinkedIn you need to be a group member and logged in to LinkedIn.Some links in the discussion also lead to closed group discussions on LinkedIn.</small>
 == The Review ==
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 If accredited I also have no problem with the different certification titles. On the contrary, as gaining degrees through training is often the only chance for people who do not meet university entry requirements. And "Certified ..." sounds more professionally accredited than "Certificate in ..." on a CV.
-When we talk about titles we also need to talk about the titles gained from universities in general. Here the situation of accreditation is similar, not that bad but similar. There are huge differences between the same level degrees. Sure the universities and sometimes their programs are accredited by national bodies but it makes a difference from which university you gain a degree. I guess this situation also applies to university degrees in the field of KM. Do you laugh on these degrees when you even can buy a BSc, Master, or PhD degree in KM (see http://www.wilsonstateuniversity.com/)
+When we talk about titles we also need to talk about the titles gained from universities in general. Here the situation of accreditation is similar, not that bad but similar. There are huge differences between the same level degrees. Sure the universities and sometimes their programs are accredited by national bodies but it makes a difference from which university you gain a degree. I guess this situation also applies to university degrees in the field of KM. Do you laugh on these degrees when you even can buy a BSc, Master, or PhD degree in KM (see [https://web.archive.org/web/20130128165527/http://www.wilsonstateuniversity.com/ http://www.wilsonstateuniversity.com/])
 To improve the organization of KM certification I opened a new thread here in the group with my thoughts. You're invited to join the discussion
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 To be fair one has to say that things may have changed since 2007 but who knows. Really, no word about Communities of Practices? As for the Web 2.0 tools I would like to mention that KM Institute currently is involved in KMers.org, conducting twitter chats
-''"#KMers began as an idea by Robert Swanwick to give the members of the Knowledge Management Institute's network another way to collaborate."'' (Source: http://www.kmers.org/book/past-and-future-kmersorg)
+''"#KMers began as an idea by Robert Swanwick to give the members of the Knowledge Management Institute's network another way to collaborate."'' (Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20120131160428/http://www.kmers.org/book/past-and-future-kmersorg http://www.kmers.org/book/past-and-future-kmersorg])
 So maybe people will get to know such Web 2.0 tools during the certification workshop, too.
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 However, I do appreciate your comment, "there are several knowledge pieces and principles which I found to be very valuable and true in my work, and until today I sometimes draw on them for strategic guidance."
-When all is said and done, such "K Nuggets" sometimes make the difference between success and
+When all is said and done, such "K Nuggets" sometimes make the difference between success and failure.
 As for not agreeing with or not finding some parts useful, that is the challenge that Alice has alluded to here and discussed elsewhere.

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 ===Paolina M.===
-"Taking one of these courses and becoming certified does not make you a KM expert, does not replace KM experience, and is not the end of KM learning. Rather it is the beginning of your learning process."
+''"Taking one of these courses and becoming certified does not make you a KM expert, does not replace KM experience, and is not the end of KM learning. Rather it is the beginning of your learning process."''
-Art, I could not agree more. Having been both a KM Manager and a KM consultant, I think the real learning happens when you are deeply immersed in a KM project in an organization, having to deal with the complexities around uncertain futures, human motivations and limited resources.
+:Art, I could not agree more. Having been both a KM Manager and a KM consultant, I think the real learning happens when you are deeply immersed in a KM project in an organization, having to deal with the complexities around uncertain futures, human motivations and limited resources.
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-Not that KM is equivalent to Six Sigma, but at least certification for the latter requires demonstrated experience and success in a real organizational environment. It takes a few years before you can be called an expert (Black Belt). I see some merit in their certification process.
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 T.J.T. on the linkedin CKO (Chief Knowledge Officers) Forum is asking for
-''"The value of being a Certified Knowledge Manager"
+:''"The value of being a Certified Knowledge Manager"''
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-He is "currently considering enrolling in the Certified Knowledge Manager program at kminstitute.org and was wondering about the value of having this certification. To channel the discussion, [he is] interested in three primary perspectives, however, others are welcome as well.
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-* Career advancement in the KM career path or other leadership roles.
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-* The credibility it gives your current organization.
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-* User stories: How having the CKM certificate has impacted your career.
-Thanks in advance."''
+:He is ''"currently considering enrolling in the Certified Knowledge Manager program at kminstitute.org and was wondering about the value of having this certification. To channel the discussion, [he is] interested in three primary perspectives, however, others are welcome as well.''
 Link: http://tinyurl.com/yb26gkp
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 Raksha S. on the linkedin KM-Forum
-''"would like to know about some professional certifications in Knowledge Management by authorized bodies (online or otherwise)."''
+:''"would like to know about some professional certifications in Knowledge Management by authorized bodies (online or otherwise)."''
 In this thread certification and other educational opportunities in KM are suggested. Further the issue of accreditation of KM certification is discussed.
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-=== Boris Jaeger ===
+==== Boris Jaeger ====
 Art, I am not against certification but against the current state of certification (organization, content, provider practices, transperency), especially the accreditation issue is a major problem. KM certification must be accredited by the professional communities, employers and national institutions by an independent body. This is why I want to establish IKMEAA, the Indepenent KM Education Accreditation Authority (http://ikmeaa.mixxt.org/) ...
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-=== Matthew L. ===
+==== Matthew L. ====
 Art, to be honest I think most accreditation programs are more about power-struggles than quality.
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-=== Boris Jaeger ===
+==== Boris Jaeger ====
 Yes Matthew, IKMEAA (http://ikmeaa.org/) will become the CoP you're talking about.
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-===Matthew L. ===
+==== Matthew L. ====
 Boris, isn't it amazing that one of the core principles of KM is openess and encouraging knowledge sharing rather than knowledge hoarding - and here we have somebody hoarding the very designations themselves!
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-=== Art Schlussel ===
+==== Art Schlussel ====
 I know it's not funny but I gotta laugh. It is all Dr. Dan Kirsch.
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-=== Boris Jaeger ===
+==== Boris Jaeger ====
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-Matthew, you're going into the right direction. However, I have no problem if a professional association sells their licences to someboady else. I would even respect the other way round if the professional association offering the certification isn't dominated by the licensor what in fact is the case with KMPro and Hudson Assoicates Consulting, Inc.. This consulting is misusing the good faith of people who think they'll get a certification from a popular professional association. Only if you read the small print and if you konow about who is who people would know that in fact they don't get a certificate from KMPro but Hudson Assoicates Consulting, Inc. which is making the profit.
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-All this without takling about the course content. I have no idea if it is good or bad but when I see this practice (and this is not the only one) I am in doubt. Is such a provider capable to communicate a topic where the main principles are all about trust, fairness, empathy and the like? I guess no.
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-Yes Art, since some time you get also KMPro (aka Hudson Assoicates Consulting, Inc.) when you buy eKnowledgeCenter.
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-http://kmeducationhub.de/2007/05/hudson-associates-acquires-eknowledgecenter/
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-=== Boris Jaeger ===
 Thanks, Johannes for your valuable insights.
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-===Douglas W. ===
+====Douglas W. ====
 Boris and Johannes,
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 == Reference ==
 Art Schlussel et al.: [https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/2544907-11633874 KM Certification – one KM professional’s opinion]. LinkedIn group ‘Knowledge Management Education (KMedu) Hub’, 12/2009