Document Control and Records Management Course

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Document Control and Records Management Course

Course Category : Data Management

Master advanced methodologies in document and records management to protect vital information, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance organizational governance efficiency.


Duration: 5 Days
Level: Professional

Introduction

The world is increasingly driven by information, and many organizations struggle to understand what information they hold, why they hold it, for how long, and what value it provides. Evolving regulations have made it essential to establish tighter controls over documentation, contracts, and employee records.
This course provides participants with practical tools to design and implement effective document control and records management systems to protect sensitive data from cyber risks and information breaches.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create an actionable plan to develop and implement a comprehensive program for managing organizational documents, records, and information in alignment with global standards..

Targeted Specializations

  • Records and Information Managers.
  • Privacy Officers.
  • Information Security and Protection Managers.
  • Litigation and Discovery Staff.
  • Compliance Officers.
  • Internal Auditors.
  • Enterprise Content Management Professionals.
  • Administrative Managers.

Targeted Skills

  • Records Management.
  • Document Control.
  • Information Management.
  • Information Asset Identification.
  • Business Case Development.

Expected Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will be able to

  • Develop a comprehensive records management program to enhance information value and reduce risk and cost.
  • Establish document control methods to identify, secure, and retain critical data.
  • Apply relevant regulations and standards for compliance in information management.
  • Recognize risks associated with poor information management to minimize penalties and losses.
  • Create an information asset register to classify and protect vital records.

Training Topics Index

  • Understanding current information management practices.
  • Key definitions and terminology.
  • Differences between document control and records management.
  • Identifying organization type, structure, and information sources.
  • Setting and achieving information goals.

  • Building the business case and defining objectives.
  • Identifying documents, records, and critical information.
  • Managing electronic and physical records.
  • Storage, classification, and retrieval systems.

  • File plans and classification systems.
  • Records retention and disposition.
  • Legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Privacy, protection, and transparency.
  • Historical and preservation archives.

  • Psychology of filing and accountability.
  • Collaboration and communication.
  • Information awareness and knowledge transfer.
  • Senior management sponsorship and support.

  • Information management strategy and planning.
  • Policy development and guidance.
  • Information asset register creation.
  • Change management and risk prevention.
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Course Features

  • Modern and practical content
  • Real-world examples and leadership exercises
  • Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
  • Accredited certificate with QR code verification

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