Training on Electronic Records and E-Discovery
Master digital records management and e-discovery to reduce risks, ensure compliance, and prepare your organization for litigation with confidence
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 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
Are your organization’s digital records well managed assets or hidden liabilities? In today’s digital environment, poor records management can expose organizations to legal risks, compliance failures, and costly disruptions during audits or litigation.
This course equips participants with practical skills to manage electronic records effectively across their lifecycle, strengthen compliance, and prepare confidently for e discovery and regulatory requirements. Through real world case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how to improve security, efficiency, and organizational readiness.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Records managers and archivists
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Compliance and legal officers
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IT and information security professionals
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Corporate governance officers
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Risk management specialists
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Anyone involved in litigation support or digital records handling
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the legal and regulatory requirements of electronic records.
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Apply best practices in digital recordkeeping systems.
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Conduct effective electronic discovery for litigation.
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Align records management with corporate compliance programs.
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Implement policies and technologies that protect digital records.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Electronic Records Management
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Principles of digital record lifecycle
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Regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 15489, etc.)
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Role of governance in digital recordkeeping
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Practical Exercise: Participants map their organization’s current digital record lifecycle and identify weak spots.
Module 2: Legal Aspects of Electronic Records
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Legal admissibility of electronic records
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Retention schedules and compliance
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Key risks in non-compliance
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Case Study: Review a corporate litigation case where poor records management led to penalties.
Module 3: Technology for Records Management
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Electronic records management systems (ERMS)
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Cloud storage and security implications
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Metadata and audit trails for compliance
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Practical Exercise: Hands-on demo with a sample ERMS to create, classify, and retrieve digital records.
Module 4: E-Discovery Processes & Best Practices
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E-discovery lifecycle (identification, preservation, collection, review, production)
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Role of IT and legal teams in collaboration
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Tools and software for e-discovery
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Case Study: Simulation of a discovery request in a mock litigation scenario.
Module 5: Building an Organizational Strategy
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Policies and frameworks for sustainable recordkeeping
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Integrating compliance into business processes
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Training staff for ongoing adherence
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Practical Exercise: Participants draft a high-level e-discovery readiness plan for their organizations.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Gain confidence in handling sensitive electronic records.
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Understand your role in compliance and risk management.
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Build technical and legal awareness to manage e-discovery effectively.
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Improve your ability to protect personal and organizational data.
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Strengthen your professional profile in compliance and information governance.
Organizational Impact
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Reduce litigation and compliance risks.
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Improve efficiency in record-keeping and retrieval.
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Strengthen corporate governance and accountability.
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Lower costs associated with poor data management.
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Build trust with regulators, partners, and clients.
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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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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