Training on Advanced Electronic Records Management
Master advanced electronic records management with AI, governance, compliance, cybersecurity, and digital preservation strategies.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Accra
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This advanced course equips professionals with the strategic, technical, and governance competencies required to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level Electronic Records Management (ERM) systems. The course addresses digital transformation, regulatory compliance, information governance, cybersecurity integration, automation, and AI-enabled records classification.
Participants will gain advanced skills in managing complex digital records environments, strengthening audit readiness, mitigating risks, and aligning ERM frameworks with organizational strategy and business continuity goals.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Senior Records and Information Managers
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Information Governance Officers
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Compliance and Risk Managers
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ICT and Digital Transformation Leaders
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Internal Auditors
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Data Protection Officers
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Public Sector and Corporate Administrators
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Design enterprise-grade electronic records management frameworks
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Implement advanced classification and metadata strategies
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Integrate ERM with governance, risk, and compliance systems
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Apply automation and AI in records lifecycle management
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Strengthen cybersecurity and data protection controls
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Lead digital records transformation initiatives
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Strategic Foundations of Electronic Records Management
- Evolution from traditional to digital records
- ERM maturity models
- Enterprise architecture alignment
- Case Study: Digital transformation failure due to weak ERM strategy
- Practical: ERM maturity assessment exercise
Module 2: Advanced Classification & Metadata Frameworks
- Enterprise taxonomy design
- Metadata standards and interoperability
- Records retention automation
- Case Study: Retrieval inefficiencies caused by poor metadata
- Practical: Designing a classification schema
Module 3: Electronic Records Systems Architecture
- EDRMS platforms and system integration
- Cloud vs on-premise ERM environments
- API integration and interoperability
- Case Study: Integrating ERM with ERP and HR systems
- Practical: Mapping system integration architecture
Module 4: Governance, Compliance & Legal Risk
- Regulatory frameworks and audit readiness
- Evidence preservation and legal holds
- Cross-border data compliance
- Case Study: Compliance penalties due to improper record retention
- Practical: Developing a compliance checklist
Module 5: Cybersecurity & Data Protection in ERM
- Secure digital storage
- Encryption and access controls
- Incident response planning
- Case Study: Data breach in electronic archives
- Practical: Designing a secure ERM control matrix
Module 6: Automation & AI in Records Management
- AI-based classification
- Intelligent document processing
- Workflow automation
- Case Study: Automating document indexing using AI
- Practical: Designing an AI-enabled workflow model
Module 7: Records Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- ERM performance indicators
- Usage analytics and reporting
- Continuous improvement models
- Case Study: Identifying compliance gaps through analytics
- Practical: Building an ERM performance dashboard plan
Module 8: Digital Preservation & Long-Term Archiving
- Preservation standards
- Format obsolescence management
- Migration and backup strategies
- Case Study: Loss of digital archives due to format incompatibility
- Practical: Developing a digital preservation roadmap
Module 9: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Integrating ERM into BCP frameworks
- Backup redundancy strategies
- Crisis-ready documentation systems
- Case Study: System failure impacting regulatory reporting
- Practical: Designing a disaster recovery model
Module 10: Change Management & ERM Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy development and implementation
- Driving organizational adoption
- Case Study: Resistance to ERM implementation
- Practical: Developing a change management strategy
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Advanced technical and governance skills in ERM
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Enhanced leadership capability in digital records transformation
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Stronger compliance and cybersecurity awareness
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Improved analytical and strategic decision-making skills
Organizational Impact
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Improved compliance and audit readiness
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Reduced legal and operational risks
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Increased efficiency through automation
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Stronger cybersecurity posture
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Sustainable digital preservation and governance systems
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AccraNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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