Documents and Records Management (Document Control Specialist) Course

Course Category : Data Management

A specialised programme designed to build professional competencies in documents and records management aligned with global best practices, focusing on compliance, governance, and digital transformation of organisational information

Introduction

In modern business environments, documents and records management has become a critical function for ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Documents represent strategic information assets that require structured control for storage, organisation, and retrieval. This course provides a comprehensive professional framework covering policies, control systems, digital transformation, and lifecycle management tools. It enables participants to develop effective practices that enhance data accuracy, strengthen governance, and mitigate risks associated with information management.

Targeted Audience

Document Control Specialists
Records and Archive Managers
Quality and Compliance Officers
Project and Engineering Managers
Information Systems Professionals
Electronic Archiving Staff
Digital Transformation Managers

Targeted Skills

Documents and Records Lifecycle Management
Document Control Systems Implementation
Records Policies and Procedures Design
Effective Use of EDMS Platforms
Compliance with International Standards
Archiving and Retrieval Optimisation

Expected Outcomes

Develop comprehensive understanding of documents and records management concepts.
Implement effective document control systems within organisations.
Design policies aligned with international standards.
Improve organisational data quality and accuracy.
Enhance compliance and reduce legal risks.
Manage digital transformation of records and documents.

Training Topics Index

Core concepts and distinctions
Importance of information management
Document lifecycle
Document classification types
Roles and responsibilities

Principles of document control
Numbering, coding, and versioning
Review and approval workflows
Change tracking and auditing
Distribution control

ISO 15489 standards
Retention and disposal policies
Regulatory compliance
Legal risk management
Records auditing

EDMS concepts and types
Electronic archiving
Metadata management
System integration
Information security

Performance metrics
Information governance
Quality management
Continuous improvement
Global best practices

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code