Program Overview
The Records Management Certificate Program at UFV equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to manage records efficiently in various settings. The program emphasizes industry standards and best practices for handling both electronic and paper records, preparing graduates for careers in administration, legal, healthcare, and other fields. The part-time, online program includes a practicum and offers flexible completion options.
Program Outline
Records Management Certificate Program - UFV
Degree Overview:
The Records Management Certificate program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to efficiently manage records in various settings, including law firms, government agencies, and any organization with a large document repository. This expertise can enhance career opportunities in administration, legal, healthcare, and other fields.
Program Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practices of records management.
- Learn industry-standard methods for classifying, organizing, and storing records.
- Develop skills in using technology for records management.
- Gain knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in records management.
- Prepare for a career as a records manager or document controller.
Outline:
- Certificate: Records Management Certificate
- Format: Part-time
- Delivery: Online courses with no scheduled meeting times; practicum in person at an assigned work site
- Duration: 1-3 years
- Tuition: Approximately $4,000 (subject to change)
- Practicum: Available, two-week duration
Courses:
- Fundamentals of Records Management (RM01)
- Records Classification (RM02)
- Record Management Systems (RM03)
- Digital Age Literacy (RM04)
- Databases: Access (RM05)
- Spreadsheets: Excel (RM06)
- Word-Processing: Word (RM07)
- Business Communications (RM08)
- Records Management Practicum (RM09)
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment through assignments, study projects, practicum performance, and examinations.
- Emphasis on reflective classroom participation.
Teaching:
- Online delivery with no scheduled meeting times.
- Experienced instructors with expertise in records management.
- Focus on practical skills and real-world application.
Careers:
- Records Manager
- Document Controller
- Administrative Assistant
- Medical Records Technician
- Legal Records Specialist
- Archivist
- Information Management Specialist
Other:
- Graduates are qualified to apply for the Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation.
- The program is eligible for funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills grant.
- Students can complete the program at their own pace and start in any term.
- Individual courses can be taken without completing the entire certificate.
- Textbooks (prices available from the UFV Bookstore)
- Transportation to practicum site
