Learn the necessary record retention knowledge and skills to make informed decisions with regards to guidelines.

Many organizations effectively utilize their document management systems to conduct daily business, but many also have difficulty understanding when and why they should destroy documents, both electronic and physical documents. This topic will help you understand the importance of establishing a records management program which should include retention and destruction policies and procedures. Further, you will be able to assist your clients in understanding and applying these principles. By failing to apply these principles, organizations risk not having the right documents available when they need them, but more importantly they risk having those documents, that should have been destroyed, available at the wrong time.