Records Management Certificate GES 412 » 180 hours

Upon successful completion of this program, you'll be able to:

• Understand the business and legal benefits of establishing a records retention program
• Explain how to conduct and document legal research on federal, state, and local records retention requirements
• Establish guidelines for developing vital records operating procedures
• Identify the various types of coding systems
• Recommend solutions for common filing problems and for safeguarding the security and confidentiality of records
• Identify the reasons for careful selection of records housing equipment and describe the criteria and considerations in selecting equipment
• Explain how to establish an effective forms analysis program
• Identify the scope and functions of mail management programs
• Outline policies and procedures for establishing a records disposal system for a records center
• Describe the principles of conservation of archival materials to ensure their permanent preservation