Training on Automation of Records and Information Systems
Automation of records is the use of information technologies to manage records and archives services. This course covers the computerization of record-keeping work and various actions critical to efficient automation, including business systems analysis, advance planning and cost-benefit analysis, assessment of automation options prior to selection, implementation and evaluation of records automation information systems.
Target Participants
This course is aimed at professionals in records and archives management or any other professional who wants to advance their skills in records automation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training the participants will be able to:
- Understand key automation issues
- Identify the technical requirements involved in records automation
- Determine appropriate computer equipment, operating systems and software
- Identify forms of electronic records
- Plan an automation project
- Implement and maintain an automated records and information system
- Evaluate good records automated system
- Understand standardization and consistency affect the capabilities of an automated system
Course Duration
Online7 Days
Classroom-based 5 Days
Course Outline
- Introduction to information systems
- Analyzing business systems
- Managing electronic records
- Planning an automation programme
- Identifying technical requirements and selecting computer equipment
- Implementing and maintaining the automated records management programme
- Developing standards and procedures for data entry
- Digitization
- Records and information security
