Introduction to Records Management

Introduction to Records Management e-learning

This course introduces participants to the main concepts and tools for effective records management within an educational setting.

Find out more about what this course covers below.

What is included in this e-learning course?

Our Introduction to Records Management course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts, practices, and tools needed to manage records effectively in an educational setting.

Topics covered in this e-learning course include:

The importance of records management
What is a record?
Types of record
What makes a good record?
Considerations when creating records
The records lifecycle
Retention periods
Retention schedules
Disposal of records
Tools and techniques

How long does this e-learning course take to complete?

This course takes around 1 hour to complete.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

When using the Veritau Learn platform, each member of staff will automatically receive a certificate to evidence their training once they complete a course.

How often should users complete this training?

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) states that all staff should complete data protection training at least every 2 years, as a minimum.

Who is the intended audience for this e-learning course?

This course is recommended for Senior Information Risk Owners (SIROs), Single Point of Contacts (SPOCs) and appropriate admin staff in a school or multi-academy trust setting.

Already have your own LMS? No problem!

You can purchase our data protection training courses as a standalone package.

Our full suite of courses is available in a range of formats and can be easily integrated into your existing LMS, ensuring a smooth and efficient roll-out across your organisation.

Please note that with this option, we’re unable to provide a certificate upon completion. However, you’re welcome to issue a certificate in line with your usual process.