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Introduction to Records Management (2 Days)

Duration: 2 days

Course overview

This course covers the fundamental principles and practices of records management. It provides an understanding of the activities associated with controlling and managing paper and electronic records. It examines the importance and value of records to people and organisations.

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Contents

Key concepts – what are records? How are records different from other kinds of information?

• The governance and legislative framework for records management
• Standards, legislation, management and reporting, people, systems
• Records capture and creation, registration and data capture
• Records classification and thesaurus
• Records access, security and use
• Retention and disposal
• Records storage and disaster recovery preparedness

Course overview

Designed for people new to records management including staff of records management units and people assigned responsibility for records management programs.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance and value of records and why they are needed
• Explain the key legislation and standards that impact records management
• Describe the activities used to capture, control and maintain records