Every organization is responsible for maintaining records, but managing and keeping records is a complex process which requires many different skills. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the bottom line.

This course touches on the definition of records and archives, record programs and standards, techniques for analyzing records, processes, classification, paper-based and electronic systems, appraisals, record maintenance.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Define records and archives
• Analyze records in context
• Classify records
• Understand different systems
• Maintain and convert records

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Any employee managing records in the private sector
• Any employee in the public sector
• Business owners and executives

REQUIREMENTS

None / No previous knowledge is required

ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION

6 hours

COURSE SPECIFICATIONS 

This course comes with 12 modules consisting of videos, text, case studies and quizzes.

It is a self-paced program available 24/7. Participants can learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device.

CERTIFICATE 

A participation certificate will be issued on completion of the course.

Course Content

Lessons

Lesson 1: Understanding Records

Lesson 2: Records Management

Lesson 3: Records in Context

Lesson 4: Processes,Records SurveysSystem Analysis and

Lesson 5: Classification

Lesson 6: Records Managements Systems

Lesson 7: Appraisals

Lesson 8: Record maintenance

Lesson 9: Download Course Curriculum