Certified Modifiable File Management

The intricacies of managing the modifiable files of numerous different types of documentation is the key to ensuring the integrity of the published versions. Without the strict management of the modifiable files, there is disarray in authorizing who has access to modify files, and what is to occur if more than one party needs to modify the same file at the same time. Particularly in the engineering sector, there are additional requirements for managing drawing and 3D model files and their references. This profession will ensure that organizations have the rules and processes in place to manage the varying control levels fit for the types of documentation modifiable files.

Associate

The Associate Certified Modifiable File Manager has been educated in the fundamentals of all divisions of documentation management, vendor documentation, engineering documentation, software requirements, and corporate governance documentation. They have the ability to support the function of managing modifiable files for all types of documentation under the supervision of a professional. This certification includes appropriate qualifications in MS Office, fundamentals of quality management, and the ability to professionally resolve conflict in opinion surrounding the implementation and management of procedures.

Professional

The Professional Certified Modifiable File Manager is proficient in creating the rules and processes required for managing all modifiable documentation types, including the establishment of the software system, securities, and chains of custody. This professional will ensure all modifiable files are managed appropriately for the type of organization and situation. The professional is also trained in the fundamentals of general project management to ensure any implementation or improvement project is successful.

Certification Requirements for Modifiable File Management

Associate Member

Associate Members are required to successfully complete the following courses (available through ZanEdU College www.zan-edu.com):

• Documentation Management History and Introduction - Course code GB-DM-001
• Elements of Creating a Facility - Course code GB-DM-002
• Elements of Project Management - Course code GB-DM-003
• Elements of Facility Construction - Course code GB-DM-004
• Corporate Documentation Management Introduction - Course code GB-DM-005
• Introduction to Engineering Documentation Management - Course code EB-DM-001
• Creation of Drawings and Introduction to Publishing Documentation - Course code GB-DM-006
• Introduction to Vendor Submission Documentation Management and Email Management - Course code VB-DM-001
• Introduction to Facility Documentation and Managing Modifiable Files - Course code GB-DM-007
• Introduction to Documentation Management Software (DMS) Requirements - Course code SB-DM-001
• Corporate Documentation Levels Explained - Course code CI-DM-001
• Creating, Modifying, and Publishing Corporate Documentation - Course code CI-DM-002
• Managing Reviews and Corporate Documentation from External Parties - Course code CI-DM-003
• Corporate Documentation Management Numbering, Storage and Securities, and Continual Improvement - Course code CI-DM-004

In addition to the above courses, Associate Members must successfully complete the following:

• Intermediate Certificate (or equivalent) in MS Office 2010 or 2013 (Microsoft certified courses only)
• • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • and Powerpoint
• aRCA Fundamentals - www.asq.org
• Conflict Resolution - any official local school or institution

Professional Member

Professional Members are required to complete all of the Associate Member courses as well as the following courses (available through ZanEdU College www.zan-edu.com):

• Overview of Engineering Groups and Authentication Requirements - Course code EI-DM-001
• Creating and Modifying Modifiable Drawing Files - Course code MI-DM-001
• Modifiable Documentation File Management and Digital Metadata - Course code MI-DM-002
• Modifiable File Requirements and 3D Model Numbering - Course code MI-DM-003
• Storage and Security of Controlled and Working Modifiable Files - Course code MI-DM-004
• Chain of Custody, Indexing, and Concurrent Modification of Files - Course code MI-DM-005
• Repository, Uploading, and Metadata Type Requirements in Documentation Management Software - Course code SI-DM-001
• Numbering and Revisioning Requirements of Documentation Management Software - Course code SI-DM-002
• Searchability, Metadata, Usability, and Workflow Requirements of Documentation Management Software - Course code SI-DM-003
• Access, Modifiable File Management, and Security Requirements in Documentation Management Software - Course code SI-DM-004
• Reporting, Transmitting, Auditing, and Integration Requirements of Documentation Management Software - Course code SI-DM-005

In addition to the above courses, Professional Members must successfully complete the following:

• Advanced Certificate (or equivalent) in MS Office 2010 or 2013 (Microsoft certified courses only)
• • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • and Powerpoint
• Intermediate or Advanced Certificate (or equivalent) in MS Office 2010 or 2013 (Microsoft certified courses only)
• • Visio
  • Project
• TWO of the following - www.microsoft.com
• • Database Administration Fundamentals - Course ID 40364A
  • Querying Microsoft SQL Server Databases - Course ID 20461C
  • Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases - Course ID 20464C
  • Learn Microsoft Access Step by Step: Level 1 - Course ID 50532A
  • Learn Microsoft Access Step by Step: Level 2 - Course ID 50533A
• ONE of the following - www.pmi.org
• • Project Management Foundation - Course ID 00101529800
  • Project Management Fundamentals - Course ID 00101469600
  • Essentials of Project Management - Course ID 00101457600

Members must have been an Associate Member for at least two years before becoming a Professional Member. 

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