Day 1: Introduction to Document and Archive Management

Objectives:

  1. Introduce participants to the concept of document and archive management and its importance.
  2. Understand the legal and regulatory policies related to document management.
  3. Learn about types of documents and how to classify and archive them.

Topics:

  • The Concept of Document and Archive Management
    • Defining document and archive management.
    • The difference between documents and archives.
    • The importance of managing documents to enhance organizational efficiency and preserve information.
  • Legal and Regulatory Policies on Document Management
    • International and local standards for document and archive management (e.g., ISO 15489).
    • Governance frameworks and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • The role of document management in ensuring compliance with legal audits and regulations.
  • Types of Documents and Classification Methods
    • Types of documents: administrative, legal, financial, and operational.
    • Classifying documents based on their usage (active, semi-active, inactive).
    • Strategies for organizing documents and facilitating easy access.

 

Day 2: Policies and Procedures for Document Management

Objectives:

  1. Learn how to design and implement effective policies and procedures for document management.
  2. Explore best practices for managing both digital and paper documents.
  3. Understand how to protect documents and ensure their sustainability.

Topics:

  • Designing Policies and Procedures for Document Management
    • How to establish effective policies for document and archive management.
    • Defining responsibilities and tasks for document management.
    • Internal auditing methods to ensure the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
  • Managing Digital and Paper Documents
    • Strategies for managing paper documents: storage, organization, and archiving.
    • Managing digital documents: using modern software for digital storage, indexing, and sharing.
    • Converting paper documents to digital formats (digitization).
  • Protecting Documents and Ensuring Sustainability
    • Security policies to protect documents from loss or damage.
    • Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive documents and data.
    • Implementing backup procedures to ensure document sustainability.

 

Day 3: Effective Archiving, Storage, and Retrieval of Documents

Objectives:

  1. Learn effective archiving strategies for documents.
  2. Explore efficient storage techniques and rapid access to documents.
  3. Understand how to implement safe and accurate document retrieval processes.

Topics:

  • Effective Archiving Strategies for Documents
    • Different archiving systems (manual indexing, electronic archiving).
    • Long-term archiving: storing documents in secure and durable environments.
    • Distribution and update policies for archived documents.
  • Effective Storage Techniques for Documents
    • Using cloud storage and local storage techniques.
    • Improving storage processes for both paper and digital documents.
    • Managing disks and devices for digital document storage.
  • Safe and Accurate Document Retrieval
    • Developing an effective document retrieval system.
    • How to search for archived documents quickly.
    • Strategies for secure and easy access to documents when needed.