Training Certificate Program
Training Certificate Program Information
The ZRA Training Certificate Program contains nine (9) hours of programmed instructional content. Estimated times for learners to complete each module including instructional content, note taking, review of supplemental materials and exam completion will vary based on individual learning styles and existing knowledge of the material. Learners have 1 year to complete each individual module, or for the entire program.
Pricing
Registration for the entire Certificate Program, which includes all seven modules, costs $300. ZRA members enjoy a $100 discount off full registration ($200 for full registration). Modules can also be purchased inidividually at $60 per module. ZRA members enjoy a $20 discount off each module purchased individually ($40 per module, total).
If you wish to purchase the training courses at the non-member rate, please create a non-member account by selecting join in the top right corner and choosing “No Membership-Event Registration Only”. Once registered, login and select the courses to proceed. If you wish to purchase the training courses at the member rate, please submit your membership application for review. Do not purchase training courses until you hear back from the Membership Services Committee - you won't get your discount if you purchase them too early! It generally takes 10-14 days for full review of membership applications.
If you have questions about your access to the module resources or need technical assistance, please contact Lily Moore, CRA, TCP Administrator at lmoore@stlzoo.org or by phone at (314) 598-1528.
History and Established Principles of Animal Records provides an introduction to animal records including their creation, management and function. Content focuses on the history of records at zoological institutions and the fundamental components of an animal record and keeper daily report.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
Transactions describes the various types of live animal transactions, best practices for managing workflow and documentation requirements, and standards for recording events.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
Live Animal Transportation Logistics provides an introduction to the various options available to ship live animals (containers, container requirements, methods of transport, relevant Federal regulations and required documentation), and primary considerations for transport planning and coordination.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
Biological Samples and Biofacts provides an introduction to the various categories of biological materials held in zoological institutions, including living and non-living tissues and biofacts, and defines records essentials and best practices for documentation and agreements.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
U.S. Federal Wildlife Permits and Regulations provides an introduction to the various U.S. federal agencies and regulations that apply to wildlife in human care, regulated activities and related requirements (applications, permits and reporting) and related contacts and resources
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
Records and Information Management (RIM) provides terminology, principles, concepts and best practices for Records and Information Management (RIM) and the skills and competencies required to manage all types of records throughout the information lifecycle. With the purchase of this module, you will receive a coupon code to take Basics of Electronic Records Management and Transition From Physical Records for free.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
Basics of Electronic Records Management and Transition From Physical Records provides principles and professional practices for electronic records management to zoological information including digital conversion, migration, preservation, recovery, metadata (following the Life Cycle Concept). This module is free with a coupon code received upon the purchase of Records and Information Management, or the Training Certificate Program.
$60.00 Non-Member Price
$40.00 Member Price
This bundle includes all modules of the Training Certificate Program (including a coupon code for Basics of Electronic Records Management and Transition From Physical Records) at a discounted rate!
$300.00 Non-Member Price
$200.00 Member Price
TCP and ICRM
Two Different Educational Opportunities
The ZRA Professional Development Committee manages the Training Certificate Program as well as association mentorship for records management certifications held by the Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM). Both of these professional development opportunities help you acquire knowledge and skills as you develop your career path in the zoological registrar profession. Here, we will compare and contrast the two educational options so members fully understand what each entails. These options are not mutually exclusive - members can achieve both the TCP certificate and ICRM credentials!
ZRA Training Certificate Program
ZRA is a professional organization with the primary mission of advancing the zoological registrar profession - but it is not a certifying body. The ZRA Training Certificate Program emphasizes best practices in all key duties associated with the zoological registrar position, and provides information that can help meet AZA accreditation requirements and other standards that have an impact on key areas managed by this role.
- ZRA members or non-members can take any of the modules with no pre-requisites.
- ZRA issues a certificate of completion once you successfully pass the exams associated with the modules in the Training Certificate Program.
- Once you pass the exams, and receive your certificate of completion, there are no further requirements.
- You do not earn a credential which you may use behind your name; you can however, list the certificate of completion in your resume.
ICRM Certification
The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) is an international certifying organization of and for professional records managers. For anyone pursuing ICRM certification, either the Certified Records Analyst (CRA) or Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation will help you obtain and maintain relevant skills and apply global best practices in the core competencies of records management to zoological records collections.
- You will be required to meet the qualification standards for education and professional experience prior to the ICRM approving you to sit for its exams.
- Once certified, you will have to meet the continuing education requirements in order to maintain your certification.
- Once certified, you would use the acronym for the related credential behind your name as evidence of your certification (i.e. CRA or CRM).
- Go to https://www.icrm.org/applying-for-the-exam to learn more.
A huge thank you to all our TCP Contributors!
- Training for Registrars – FROM Registrars!
Resources
This document lists all of the skilled ZRA members who lent their time, knowledge, and experience to the creation of the Training Certificate Program - so that all animal records professionals could learn from them!
Published: 2019-03-05
This brief article illustrates how the Training Certificate Program fits into ZRA's long history of educating new animal records professionals.
Published: 2019-03-05
Contact Us
General
Jennifer Wilson, President
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park
P: 402-738-2068
F: 402-738-2039
jennw@omahazoo.comMembership Chair
Vickie Edel, Chair
Audubon Nature Institute
P: 504-3212-5369
vedel@auduboninstitute.orgProfessional Development
ZRA connects, trains and empowers the community of zoo and aquarium registrars.