Available dates
- 01/15/2026 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST
- 04/22/2026 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Overview
Seminar Overview (live online)
Who should attend:
New employees
- Employees newly assigned to records management positions
- Other personnel who need an understanding of the basics of records management
Who should attend:
- Approved by IIMC for 1.75 CMC Credits
- NAGARA Study Hours Available: 7 – Core competencies: #1 Program Establishment & Admin (4 hours); #4 Retention & Disposition (3 hours)
In this informative course, you will learn records management procedure including retention, review, and disposition of paper and electronic records. This training is specifically designed to orient you to basic procedures and best practice and can be attended by personnel from any state.
Topics include:
- The lifecycle of information and how it should be managed
- How to create and use retention schedules
- How to determine if records should be purged (are they still active somehow?)
- Managing electronic records
- Basics of releasing public records
Upon registering, you’ll receive a link to join the webinar with instructions. Check your junk mail folder in case you don’t see it.
course material
Included materials
Materials will be provided for download during the webinar including:
 Course slides
 Articles of interest
 Course certificate
 Course slides
 Articles of interest
 Course certificatepricing
Checks, credit cards, PO’s accepted. Payment information is provided during the registration process.
DISCOUNTED PRICING
One person: $299
2nd person 25% off: $224.25
3rd person 35% off: $194.35
4th person (or more) 50% off: $149.50
Each person registered will receive a certificate.
Please note, the price for training is per-person. While it’s possible for multiple people to view the training online, the format of the training doesn’t change the value of the knowledge learned by each attendee. Just as if the seminar was in-person, we ask that you register each person who plans on participating and receiving the information that will be provided. Each will receive a certificate. Thank you.
Intro to Government Records Management
Are you new to the world of records, getting organized, or looking to start a new records program? This is a great course to get started and learn the foundational requirements and principles of records management in state and local government. This course simplifies the vast amount of information in this field.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Approved for 1.75 CMC from IIMC.
Approved for 3 hours in category 4 (retention/disposition) and 4 hours in category 1 (program establishment and administration) from NAGARA.
DISCOUNTED PRICING
2nd person 25% off $224.25
3rd person 35% off $194.35
4th person (or more) 50% off $149.50
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