About Course

Day 1: Session 1: Introduction to Records Management and IT

• Overview of Records Management
• Importance of IT in Records Management
• Legal and Compliance Requirements

Session 2: Records Classification and Retention

• Understanding Records Classification
• Developing Retention Schedules
• IT Tools for Classification and Retention

Session 3: Electronic Records Management Systems (ERMS)

• What is an ERMS?
• Benefits and Features of ERMS
• Selecting the Right ERMS

Session 4: Records Capture and Scanning

• Methods of Records Capture
• Scanning Technologies and Best Practices
• Hands-on: Scanning a Sample Document

Day 2: Session 5: Digital Preservation

• Challenges in Digital Preservation
• Strategies for Long-term Data Retention
• Preservation Standards and Tools

Session 6: Records Security and Access Control

• Data Security in Records Management
• Access Control Measures
• User Authentication and Authorization

Session 7: Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Importance of Backing Up Records
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Conducting Backup and Recovery Exercises

Session 8: Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Real-world examples of IT-enabled Records Management
• Group discussion and analysis of case studies

Session 9: Certification and Future Trends

• Overview of Records Management Certifications
• Emerging Trends in IT for Records Management

Session 10: Course Conclusion and Q&A

• Recap of Key Takeaways
• Open Q&A for Participants
• Course Evaluation and Feedback