| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 - 23 September 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | |
| 23 - 27 November 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days |
Efficient records and information management is essential for effective business operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and quick retrieval of vital information. Public sector organizations manage vast amounts of data, requiring a structured approach to handling, securing, and retrieving information. This Electronic Records, Document, Archives and Information Management Training course equips participants with the skills to establish and manage electronic records and document systems aligned with international standards.
This Electronic Records, Document, Archives and Information Management Training course aims to:
Develop a thorough understanding of record and information management principles.
Build skills for predicting and mitigating risks to data integrity and security.
Provide knowledge of transitioning from traditional to electronic records management systems.
Enhance competency in using technology for efficient information management.
Empower professionals to take on expanded roles in record management within their organizations.
Organizational Benefits
Participants’ organizations will benefit by:
Having a trained workforce skilled in modern records and information management.
Enhanced efficiency, compliance, and reduced operational risks.
Increased public trust due to transparency and improved data security.
Improved decision-making through reliable data access.
Personal Benefits
Attendees will:
Gain in-depth knowledge of modern information management systems.
Improve their decision-making and data management skills.
Acquire competencies to implement electronic systems.
Boost their confidence in managing roles requiring secure data handling.
Open pathways for professional growth in records management across sectors.
Ideal participants include:
Senior officials and board members.
Record managers and public sector employees handling records.
HR and L&D professionals.
Policymakers and auditors in public sector organizations.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
The Electronic Records, Document, Archives and Information Management Training course will cover the following areas that are critical for successful and efficient record and information management:
Module 1 – Overview of Record and Information Management
Definition of a record
Types and forms of records
Identification of sensitive and non-sensitive information
Balancing freedom of information and record and information management
Module 2 – Properties of Records
Records are static
Records possess authority
Records are unique
Records are authentic
Module 3 – Principles and Concepts of Record and Information Management
Principle of respect des fonds
The life-cycle concept
The continuum concept
Principle of levels of arrangement and description
Module 4 – Focus Areas for Good Record Keeping
Rule of law
Accountability and governance
Management of state resources
Protection of entitlements
Services for the public
Foreign relation and international obligation
Private sector investment
Human rights
Infrastructure and sustainability
Knowledge management
HR management
Financial management
Payroll control
Module 5 – Advantages of Effective Record and Information Management
Efficiency and accountability
Traceability and transparency
Compliance with regulatory standards
Easy, controlled, risk-free retrieval and disposal of records
Lower maintenance costs
Better decision making by the management
Lower fraudulent or malpractice risks
Module 6 – Success Factors of Effective Record and Information Management
Authority to access records
Education and training
Record maintenance software
Compliance reporting
Module 7 – Success Factors for Establishing Electronic Record and Information Management Systems
Technological readiness
Top management/leadership support
Training and involvement
Resource availability
System-related factors (allowances and budgets for upgrades)
Work environment and culture
Module 8 – Challenges to Effective Record and Information Management
Incomplete awareness among concerned personnel
Lack of advanced technologies
Lack of skill to manage records using advanced technologies
Budgetary constraints for training and technologies
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