Course description
Introduction to Information Management (PGT)
Information management is crucial to everything we do; from the way we navigate the world to how we interact with services. Good records and information management are essential for ensuring that the data we create and use is accurate, whether it is on an individual or organisational level. We all want our personal data to be accurate and managed and used appropriately, and we want organisations like the NHS, central and local governments, charities, and businesses to be accountable for their role in this process. This course will introduce you to the principles of efficient and ethical information management and provide an understanding of how these can be applied to ensure the accuracy and accountability of data.
Suitability - Who should attend?
It is suggested that learners on this course are educated to at least Undergraduate level and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.5. Learners will not be asked to prove their academic or professional history.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of records and information management and the legislative framework that all organisations must follow;
- Cite different types of information and the legislation that regulates their management;
- Discuss the creation, collection, storage, and use of different types of data in both analogue and digital formats;
- Understand the development and implementation of these processes, which must meet the needs of both the subject of the data and the organisation collecting it.
This course is formally accredited by CILIP (the Library and Information Association), a professional organisation that represents and supports information professionals. This accreditation provides valuable recognition in the fields of records, information management and libraries.
Training Course Content
This course is designed to provide learners with a better understanding of the fundamentals of records and information management. It will cover the following topics:
- Week 1: Introduction
- Week 2: Organisational & Environmental Context
- Week 3: Collections & Collecting
- Week 4: Ethics of Managing Information
- Week 5: Personal Data & Data Protection
- Week 6: Public Data & Freedom of Information
- Week 7: Copyright
- Week 8: Exploiting Information
- Week 9: Strategy, Planning & Management
- Week 10: Course Summary & Roundup
Course delivery details
Applications open 30th October 2023
Continuing Studies
This course is designed to equip learners with skills to progress into the following roles and industries:
- Central & Local Government
- Devolved administrations
- NHS
- Third sector
- Commercial companies
- Information professional
Completion of this course grants potential for:
- Further academic study
- Promotion
- Increased earning potential
- New career path