Information Management Training
Overview
At ALGIM we've been involved in information management for decades. We know how complex it can be, and how difficult it is to keep up with professional and personal development. So we've worked closely with Kerri Siatiras, a national IM expert, to develop five online courses for local government IM professionals.
Current course options include:
- Introduction to IM and record keeping for local authorities
- Archives management for local authorities
- IM strategy programme - a training, coaching and mentoring course
- Information Asset Management
- Disposal of Information and Records
- Introduction to IM and Recordkeeping
All courses are delivered online, in real time with our trainer. Courses are reviewed and updated regularly, and are targeted specifically to local government IM staff.
The Information Management Learning Pathway below illustrates the levels and key concepts covered by each course.
Upcoming training
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25 May 2022 10:00 AM
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20 Jun 2022 10:00 AM
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4 Jul 2022 10:00 AM
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1 Aug 2022 10:00 AM
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22 Aug 2022 10:00 AM
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19 Sep 2022 10:00 AM
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2 Nov 2022 10:00 AM
If all training courses are full, please click on the latest one and join the waitlist. We will be in contact once a new course date has been set.
Introduction to IM and record-keeping for Local Authorities
This introductory level course is designed for those who are new to information and records management, new to the specific requirements of information and records management in local authorities, or those who want to understand more about the 'why' of information management and what it involves.
The course explores all the basics of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the role information and records professionals play in their organisation, and how good IM contributes to and supports to overall functions and goals of the local authority.
The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
Course topics
The course covers the following:
Session 1 - course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
Session 2 - legislation and standards
Session 3 - storage and handling, disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Session 4 - creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
Session 5 - metadata, email management, databases
Session 6 - shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitalisation
Session 7 - managing non-current information, disposal of information, local authority archives
What you need to know
- Sessions run from 10.00am to 11.30am.
- We use GoToMeeting as the online platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- The maximum number of attendees will be eight.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
Time: 7 x 90 minute sessions
Cost: $450 + GST per person
What previous attendees have said about the course
| "I have to say that I really enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the basics of what good IM and record-keeping is all about. There was a lot that I did not already know, which will help to provide a new lens in the way we look at IM here at GWRC. Thanks again Kerri." |
| "All aspects the workshop were valuable. However I particularly found the classification structures, metadata and the discussion about key legislation and standards the most valuable." |
| "I really enjoyed learning about all the layers/aspects of records management, some of which I had not known of before but made sense and added depth. Thank you!" |
Archives management for local authorities
This intermediate level course is designed for those who have an interest in, or responsibility for their local authority or community archives. Many local authorities don't have dedicated archivists, and/or the archives are supported as part of the overarching information and records management functions. This course is great for those who don't have a background in archives management, but have responsibility for the archives of their organisation. It is expected all participants will already have a foundation in information and records management.
The course complements the material provided in the ALGIM IM Toolkit module B6, Local Authority Archives Management Guidelines. It is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each which cover the management of both physical and digital archive collections. Each module is delivered online with its' own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework between modules to support learning.
Course topics
The course covers the following:
Session 1: course overview, defining archives, legal environment, components of archives management
Session 2: adding to the collection, appraisal, sentencing, accessioning
Session 3: further processing, arrangement and description of archives
Session 4: repository management, storage conditions, disaster recovery
Session 5: preservation and care, handling, conservation, digitalisation
Session 6: digital archives, access restrictions
Session 7: reference services, archives management policy and programme
What you need to know
- Sessions run from 10.00am to 11.30am.
- We use GoToMeeting as the online platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- The maximum number of attendees will be eight.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
Time: 7 x 90 minute sessions
Cost: $450 + GST per person
What previous attendees have said about the course
| "The breadth of topics covered was over the entire span of records, and gave me some good ideas to follow up within our organisation, as both an archivist and a member of the digital transformation steering group. Kerri's experience of both records and archives, as well as her experience of working with large institutions, was of great help when asking targeted questions." |
| "The pace of the local authorities archives management course was excellent and having a session every couple of days encouraged me to complete my homework promptly, so it was not able to fall off my radar." |
| "Kerri is very knowledgable and presents the information in a structured way that also gives you space to think and discuss. Kerri is a great presenter." |
An information management (IM) strategy is an essential tool for local authorities as it priorities planning for managing information, and links IM initiatives to overall business strategies and plans. This senior level programme is more than just an online course. As well as scheduled online class sessions, it includes coaching and one-on-one mentoring to support attendees in the development of an IM strategy for their local authority.
The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its' own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There are also two extended out of class periods where attendees have the chance to get started on their IM strategy development. The online group sessions are then followed up with one-on-one coaching sessions to maximise the benefits of the learning.
Course topics
The course covers the following:
Week one – three online sessions:
- setting the scene, understanding why your organisation needs an IM strategy and overview of the development process
- looking at the big picture and context for IM
- understanding the development process and IM principles.
Weeks two and three - outside of class exercise
- planning and preparation for development of your strategy.
Week four – three online sessions:
- exploring current IM challenges
- developing skill sets to meet IM challenges
- turning strategy into action.
Weeks five and six - outside of class exercise
- developing a 90-day action plan and making a start on developing your IM strategy.
Week seven – one online session
- understanding realistic goals, measuring improvements, reflection and next steps.
Follow-up sessions:
- First follow-up one-on-one session a month later. A one-hour online discussion with you and Kerri about what you have achieved, any barriers to achieving the goals identified for the first 30 days and working through options to address those barriers.
- Second follow-up one-on-one session scheduled when the draft IM strategy is completed. A one-hour online discussion between attendee and Kerri about their draft IM Strategy.
What you need to know
- Sessions run from 10.00am to 11.30am.
- We use GoToMeeting as the online platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- The maximum number of attendees will be eight.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
Time: 7 x 90 minute sessions plus 2 x 1 hour follow-up sessions
Cost: $1200 + GST per person
What previous attendees have said about the course
| "The workbooks were, and continue to be a valuable reference source." |
| "I found the coaching particularly valuable and really feel I have been able to develop a quality information strategy with Kerri's expert guidance." |
| "Really enjoyed this course and learnt some valuable information. As well as the excellent mentoring, learning from other attendees and what their councils saw as the priorities was so useful." |
This intermediate level course is designed for those who already understand core concepts relating to information and records management, and are charged with the management of information assets (whether paper-based or digital).
This course explores the ideas around information being an asset, how we can understand what information assets we hold (through development of an information asset register), and how managing information assets can improve information management within your local authority.
The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its' own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
Course topics
The course covers the following:
Session 1 - Introduction to information assets
Session 2 - Developing an information asset register
Session 3 - Managing our information assets
Session 4 - Using an information asset register to support business activities
What you need to know
- Sessions run from 10.00am to 11.30am.
- We use GoToMeeting as the online platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- The maximum number of attendees will be eight.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
Time: 4 x 90 minute sessions
Cost: $600 + GST per person
Introduction to IM and record-keeping
This introductory level course is designed for those who are new to information and records management in any sector, who want to get to grips with information management best practice, or those who want to understand more about the 'why' of information management and what it involves.
The course explores all the basics of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the role information and records professionals play in their organisation, and how good information management contributes to their organisation's success.
The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
Course topics
The course covers the following:
Session 1 - course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
Session 2 - legislation and standards
Session 3 - storage and handling, disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Session 4 - creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
Session 5 - metadata, email management, databases
Session 6 - shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitalisation
Session 7 - managing non-current information, disposal of information, archives
What you need to know
- Sessions run from 10.00am to 11.30am.
- We use GoToMeeting as the online platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- The maximum number of attendees will be eight.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
Time: 7 x 90 minute sessions
Cost: $450 + GST per person