Description

Course Name: Certificate in Records Management & Archiving

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AC/CRMA/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Records Management & Archiving course is designed to develop professionals’ expertise in organizing, maintaining, and safeguarding both physical and digital records in compliance with legal and organizational standards. The program covers records classification, retention schedules, archiving techniques, data privacy, disaster recovery, and the use of records management systems.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Records Management: Definition and importance of records management, Types of records (physical and electronic), Records lifecycle management, Roles and responsibilities of records officers, Legal and regulatory compliance, Principles of records classification.

Module 2: Records Creation and Capture: Methods of records creation, Capturing records in various formats, Metadata and indexing for easy retrieval, Standards for records documentation, Digital records capture technologies, Quality control in records capture.

Module 3: Records Organization and Storage: Filing systems and methods, Developing classification schemes, Physical storage requirements and best practices, Digital storage solutions and cloud storage, Environmental controls for records preservation, Access control and security measures.

Module 4: Records Retrieval and Use: Retrieval procedures and tools, Managing search and access requests, Tracking records movement, Ensuring confidentiality and privacy, Using records for decision making, Training staff on records retrieval.

Module 5: Records Retention and Disposal: Retention schedules and policies, Legal and organizational requirements, Methods of records disposal and destruction, Archiving inactive records, Transferring records to archives, Disaster recovery for records.

Module 6: Archiving and Preservation: Principles of archiving, Appraisal and selection of archival records, Preservation techniques for physical and digital records, Use of archival management systems, Providing access to archival materials, Promoting archival awareness and services.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that strengthens your professional profile across borders and demonstrates your skills to employers and institutions.

2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Programs follow an ISO-certified quality management system to promote consistency, reliability, and a standardized learning experience.

3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhance your résumé, demonstrate professional competence, and improve your prospects for career growth, promotions, or suitable job opportunities.

4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certification from a non-profit organization reflects a mission-driven approach focused on skill development, professional learning, and public benefit.

5. Access to Learning Resources – Gain access to useful learning resources such as e-books, mock tests, assessments, and online academic support.

6. Transparency & Online Verification – Each certification includes a unique enrolment or certificate ID, enabling convenient online verification by employers and other interested parties.

7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications may offer lifetime or extended validity, reducing the need for frequent renewal, subject to the applicable certification scheme.