eDiscovery Certification Council
Professional Certification • Vendor-Neutral • Online Examination
Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
Validate end-to-end knowledge of the industry-recognised eDiscovery lifecycle framework.
Certification Exam Details
The certification examination is delivered online. The exam-voucher fee shown below is the certification fee only; training is not included.
| Number of Questions | 50 |
|---|---|
| Pass Score | 70% |
| Time Allotted | 90 minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
| Exam Format | Online |
| Exam Expiration | 1 Year from Purchase |
| Study Guide | eCourseware / Self-paced online |
Detailed Certification Outline
The examination validates knowledge across the subject areas below, based on the detailed programme coverage published for this certification.
Information Governance
- Data-governance processes that reduce risk and cost before discovery requests arise
Identification
- Locating potential sources of relevant information and understanding how they must be managed
Preservation
- Protecting potentially relevant ESI through retention, legal hold and defensible preservation measures
Collection
- Gathering information for eDiscovery use while preserving integrity
Processing
- Reducing data volume and converting ESI for review and analysis
Review
- Determining relevance, responsiveness and privilege
Analysis
- Evaluating content and context, including key patterns, people, topics and issues
Production
- Delivering ESI in agreed and defensible production formats
Presentation
- Presenting findings in depositions, hearings and trials
EDRM Standards and Discussion Topics
- EDRM Identification Standards
- EDRM Collection Standards
- EDRM Processing Standards Guide
- EDRM Production Standards
- eDiscovery versus eDisclosure
- Benefits of eDiscovery software
- Where eDiscovery fits in the legal process
- Legal-team responsibilities at each stage
Ready to take the EDRM certification exam?
Exam voucher: $295 • Online • 50 questions • 90 minutes • 70% pass score