Overview
This virtual course has been specifically designed to provide you with the essential skills to improve the management of your organisation’s records.
Gain an overview on records and information management fundamentals; benchmark your procedures against best practice; gain information management techniques for organising and finding information; perfect your digitalisation and preservation of records and develop a more effective retention schedule.
Through the use of virtual breakout rooms that facilitate smaller working groups, delegates will develop actionable strategies for managing digital records. Leave the day with the knowledge to create an information management programme and take away practical guidance for the retention and deletion of records.
There will be plenty of opportune moments for you to network, share resources and experiences with other delegates. Gain valuable contacts with other like-minded peers to create that invaluable records management support network.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Please note this course will be using Zoom to deliver the day.
Previous delegates have said:
“A very well put together course which covered all aspects of Records Management you could possibly imagine.” – Departmental Records Officer, Natural England
“Excellent location and venue, course was very informative, excellent clear speakers with an excellent understanding of their subjects.” – Corporate Governance Implementation Manager, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
“An excellent and informative course delivered by knowledgeable presenters. I would recommend.” – Agency Records Officer, Vehicle Certification Agency (DFT)
Scott is an experienced and qualified practitioner & coach in the management and governance of information and data having worked and volunteered for 14+ years in the profession. Starting his career in Local Government, Scott has since worked across both the private and public sectors (both large and small) and gained experience, knowledge and/or qualifications working with information governance frameworks applicable in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and wider European context. From 2016-2020 Scott was Chair of the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) and now volunteers as their lead on professional development including Accreditation, Mentoring, Apprenticeships and ...
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the benefits and risk of information and records management
- Learn what options exist for digitalising your records and which is best for your organisation
- Understand what components make up an effective records management programme
- Gain techniques to preserve your digital records
- Create the right retention schedule for your organisation.
