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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOAR654

Training on Advanced Records & Information Management (ARIMA)

Enhance organizational information governance, AI-driven records management, and secure, efficient document processes.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course equips participants with advanced skills in managing organizational records and information, combining best practices, governance frameworks, and modern digital tools. It covers the full information lifecycle from creation to archiving and disposal, integrating compliance, risk management, and automation strategies. Participants learn to optimize records processes, enhance accessibility, secure sensitive data, and foster an organizational culture of information excellence.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Records, Registry, and Information Officers

  • Compliance, Risk, and Audit Professionals

  • ICT and Digital Transformation Teams

  • HR and Administrative Managers

  • Legal and Governance Officers

  • Public Sector and Corporate Administrators

  • Project Managers and Operational Leaders

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply best practices in records and information management

  • Implement structured information governance policies

  • Utilize digital tools and automation in records management

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

  • Improve document accessibility, security, and audit readiness

  • Optimize records processes to enhance operational efficiency

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Principles of Records & Information Management

  • Key concepts, definitions, and frameworks
  • Records lifecycle management
  • Regulatory and compliance considerations
  • Case Study: Analysis of poor records practices in a corporate setting
  • Practical: Mapping organizational information flows

Module 2: Document & Information Governance

  • Governance frameworks, policies, and SOPs
  • Roles, responsibilities, and accountability
  • Risk management and internal controls
  • Case Study: Governance gaps in a public institution
  • Practical: Drafting an information governance policy

Module 3: Digital Transformation & Automation

  • Electronic Document & Records Management Systems (EDRMS)
  • Workflow automation and AI integration
  • Digital archiving and cloud storage
  • Case Study: AI-driven document management implementation
  • Practical: Designing an automated workflow for records

Module 4: Compliance, Security & Risk Management

  • Data protection laws and best practices
  • Cybersecurity for digital records
  • Audit readiness and risk mitigation
  • Case Study: Data breach due to weak access controls
  • Practical: Conducting a risk assessment on organizational records

Module 5: Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

  • KPIs and metrics for records management
  • Monitoring, auditing, and reporting
  • Continuous improvement frameworks
  • Case Study: Measuring ROI of digital records systems
  • Practical: Developing a performance measurement plan
Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Improved competence in records and information management

  • Greater confidence using digital tools and AI in document handling

  • Strengthened governance, compliance, and risk management skills

Organizational Impact

  • Reduced information risks and compliance breaches

  • Faster document retrieval and operational efficiency

  • Stronger institutional memory and audit readiness

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

This course is ideal for records officers, compliance managers, ICT and digital transformation staff, auditors, HR officers, and administrators.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

Prefer to talk it through? Send us an enquiry and a facilitator will scope a fit within a business day.

For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Advanced Records & Information Management (ARIMA) in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.