Every organization is responsible for maintaining records. 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. With our Archiving and Records Management two hour course, participants will know how to classify records, define and maintain different systems, and develop a keen understanding of the importance of records management. Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology. Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Understanding Records What is Records Management? Defining Records Archives vs. Records Life Cycle Case Study Review Questions Module Three: Management of Records What Is and Is Not a Record? Record Programs Management of Systems Developing Standards Case Study Review Questions Module Four: Context (I) Techniques for Analyzing Records Collecting Information Organizational Needs Legal Demands Case Study Review Questions Module Five: Context (II) Routine Process Creative Process System Analysis Records Survey Case Study Review Questions Module Six: Classification Functionality Prioritize Assess and Review Develop a Tool Case Study Review Questions Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems Arranging and Grouping Building Files Elementary & Intermediate Metadata Case Study Review Questions Module Eight: Electronic Records Classifying Folders and Directories Groupings Metadata Case Study Review Questions Module Nine: Hybrid Systems Routine Processes Creative Processes Design Limitations Case Study Review Questions Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems Taxonomy of Values Macro Appraisal Strategy & Criteria Document & Review Decisions Case Study Review Questions Module Eleven: Record Maintenance Paper Electronic Create Archives Conversion Case Study Review Questions
