Training on Cloud-Based Records Management and Data Migration
Master cloud-based records management & secure data migration. Build compliance, enhance security, and manage vendors with confidence
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
As organizations increasingly move to cloud-based environments, records professionals must balance digital transformation with compliance, security, and effective information governance. Cloud migration is not just a technical process, but a strategic shift that affects how records are stored, accessed, protected, and managed throughout their lifecycle.
This course equips participants with practical skills for managing records in cloud environments, including secure data migration, compliance requirements, risk management, vendor evaluation, and cloud-based records governance. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will gain the knowledge needed to manage records securely, efficiently, and in line with modern digital recordkeeping standards.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Records managers and archivists planning cloud transitions
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IT and information governance professionals
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Compliance and legal officers
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Vendor and contract managers
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Project managers overseeing digital transformation initiatives
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the fundamentals of cloud-based records management.
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Plan and execute secure and compliant data migration strategies.
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Apply risk management and security frameworks in cloud environments.
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Evaluate and manage vendor agreements for records in the cloud.
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Implement best practices for long-term governance of cloud-hosted records.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Records Management
- Evolution from on-premise to cloud-based records systems
- Benefits, challenges, and drivers of cloud adoption
- Records lifecycle management in cloud environments
- Regulatory, legal, and compliance considerations for cloud records
- Case Study: Analysis of successful and failed cloud migration projects
- Practical: Assess organizational readiness for cloud records migration
Module 2: Data Migration Planning and Execution
- Planning and scoping cloud migration projects
- Identifying, classifying, and preparing records for migration
- Data migration tools, methods, and validation techniques
- Post-migration testing, audits, and quality assurance
- Case Study: Migration of legacy records into a cloud-based records management system
- Practical: Develop a cloud migration roadmap for a sample organization
Module 3: Cloud Security and Risk Management
- Cloud security standards and frameworks (ISO, NIST, etc.)
- Access control, encryption, and data protection strategies
- Risk assessment for cloud-based records systems
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning in cloud environments
- Case Study: Lessons learned from a major cloud data breach incident
- Practical: Conduct a basic cloud risk assessment and mitigation plan
Module 4: Vendor and Contract Management
- Evaluating and selecting cloud service providers
- Understanding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and compliance obligations
- Data ownership, retention, backup, and exit strategies
- Monitoring vendor performance and accountability
- Case Study: Managing compliance risks in third-party cloud services
- Practical: Review and analyze a sample cloud service agreement
Module 5: Governance, Compliance, and Emerging Trends
- Developing policies for cloud records governance
- Monitoring, auditing, and compliance management in cloud systems
- AI and automation in cloud-based records management
- Emerging trends: hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and data sovereignty
- Case Study: Managing records compliance across multiple jurisdictions using hybrid cloud systems
- Practical: Design a cloud governance framework for an organization
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Gain hands-on knowledge to confidently manage cloud migration projects.
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Strengthen your expertise in records security and compliance in digital environments.
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Enhance your career by mastering a cutting-edge records management skillset.
Organizational Impact
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Reduce compliance risks by ensuring records meet legal and regulatory standards in the cloud.
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Improve efficiency through streamlined data migration and lifecycle management.
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Strengthen data security and vendor accountability in cloud environments.
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Enhance business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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