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Archiving and Records Management - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
Online Archiving and Records Management Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Archiving and Records Management

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£14.99 + VAT

Course reviews:

Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

4 hours

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

No expiry - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

05 May 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Archiving and Records Management online course provides comprehensive knowledge for organising, storing, and maintaining records across paper, electronic, and hybrid systems. It explores lifecycle management, classification structures, governance requirements, and secure handling practices. This course also covers retrieval processes, record maintenance, and information control to improve efficiency, reduce organisational risk, and support structured workplace records management.

Course content

This Archiving and Records Management e-learning course covers: 

  • Principles of records, archives, and lifecycle management processes
  • Records management systems, policies, standards, and organisational responsibilities
  • Functional, structural, and process-based analysis of records 
  • Classification methods, indexing systems, and organisational file structures 
  • Paper-based, electronic, and hybrid record management systems
  • Metadata, tagging, storage, and retrieval techniques
  • Appraisal methods, retention schedules, disposal decisions, and archiving procedures
  • Record maintenance, risk management, security controls, disaster prevention planning, and information governance practices in the UK.

Who is this course for?

This Archiving and Records Management eLearning course is for: 

  • Administrators and records officers managing organisational records
  • Managers responsible for governance, compliance, and audits
  • Employees handling confidential or operational records
  • Organisations implementing records frameworks
  • And professionals involved in information governance, data control, and compliance activities.

Aims

The aims of this Archiving and Records Management online course are to:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of records management principles, lifecycle processes, and system frameworks to support effective organisation, storage, retrieval, and control of records across paper, electronic, and hybrid environments
  • Strengthen organisational efficiency, accountability, compliance, and governance by improving classification, maintenance, risk management, and structured records handling processes across workplace information systems.

Learning objectives

This Archiving and Records Management e-learning course will: 

  • Explain key concepts of records and archives and their organisational value
  • Introduce records management systems, policies, governance requirements, and compliance responsibilities
  • Explore contextual analysis techniques, including functional and process analysis
  • Demonstrate classification methods for organising and retrieving records effectively
  • Present approaches to managing paper-based, electronic, and hybrid systems within organisations
  • Explain metadata, indexing, retrieval, and storage processes for information access
  • Outline appraisal methods, retention scheduling, disposal procedures, and archiving practices
  • Describe maintenance practices, risk management, security controls, and disaster prevention strategies.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Archiving and Records Management eLearning course, you will be able to: 

  • Define records and archives and distinguish their organisational roles
  • Analyse records within organisational, legal, and operational contexts
  • Apply classification methods to organise and retrieve records effectively
  • Evaluate records management systems and select appropriate approaches for workplace needs
  • Implement structured storage, maintenance, and retrieval practices across paper, electronic, and hybrid record formats
  • Assess records for retention, disposal, or archiving decisions confidently
  • Apply risk management principles to protect records, sensitive information, and ensure business continuity
  • Maintain compliant, secure, and structured records management systems within organisations.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms knowledge of records classification, lifecycle processes, and management systems.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Supports evidence of records management knowledge for governance and compliance
  • Certificate authenticity can be verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform.

Refresher requirements

  • There is no formal certificate expiry period for this course
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
  • Informed by UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, ISO 15489 records management principles, and information governance best practice frameworks.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this archiving and records management online course important?
This online course effectively improves compliance, protects sensitive records, and reduces organisational and legal risks.
What will I learn in this archiving and records management e-learning course?
This e-learning course teaches learners how to safely classify, store, retrieve, and maintain records across different systems.
Who should take this archiving and records management eLearning course?
This eLearning course is ideal for staff managing records, governance, compliance, or workplace information systems.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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