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Program Description for Records Management Certificate	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

4/1/2013

Description

This is a non-credit course offered completely online through Western Michigan University's Extended University Programs Every organization and every individual has records! Business offices, government agencies, nonprofit groups, educational institutions, and medical facilities—just to name a few—must deal with enormous amounts of records on a daily basis. Executives and support staff are inundated with data and information in various formats. In today's technological environment, organizations must learn how to handle records so that they can be used as needed in the future. Records must be managed from the time they are created or received through distribution, use, and maintenance, until they are finally destroyed or permanently archived. The Records Management Online Training Program will give you a basic overview of records management terminology, concepts, and procedures to successfully manage records in today's offices. Regardless of the media on which the record is stored, it must be properly managed to be an asset to the organization. Another important component of a professional records management program is legality issues. A comprehensive, legally-sound records retention schedule must be developed and strictly followed so that the company is not held liable for problems that could have been avoided in the first place. The textbook and materials for this program are included. You will be certified in Records Management and will receive a certificate of completion from Western Michigan University Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-4200

Contact URL

http://www.wmich.edu/offcampus/professional/non-credit.php?cid=43&s=business

Course Length

180 Hours

Admission Requirements

This program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers. This program can be taken on either a Mac or a PC. Your computer will need to have an Internet connection and e-mail capabilities. Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Online Certificate

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, http://www.gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

1 Weeks

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$1,595

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

0.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for Records Management Certificate