RIM Certificate & Degree Programs

These programs are offered by colleges, universities and associations. Upon completion you will be awarded a certificate or degree for the coursework. All classes can be completed online. For colleges and universities, you will have to apply and enroll, just as a traditional student would. Contact the individual schools for application requirements and costs.

Links last verified: 9-25-07

School:	AIIM International
Telephone:	(800) 477.2446
Email:	aiim@aiim.org
Program Name:	Enterprise Content Management Certificate Program
Description:
The Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Certificate Program reflects the global best practices in use across our 50,000 members. The program covers the strategies, tools, and technologies used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver information in support of business processes. Learn global best practices for planning and implementing ECM Discover real world solutions and best practices for challenges you face Learn from experts in the field who are able to answer your questions, available to address your comments, and willing to accept your feedback Position yourself to be tomorrow's leader by enhancing your business and professional skill
URL:
Go to: http://www.aiim.org/education/ecm2.asp

School:	AIIM International
Telephone:	(800) 477.2446
Email:	aiim@aiim.org
Program Name:	Electronic Records Management Certificate Program
Description:
The Electronic Records Management (ERM) Certificate Program is designed from global best practices among our 50,000 members. The program explores records management in relation to the business needs of all types of organizations, both in the public and private sector, embracing all records, but with a particular emphasis on electronic records. Learn global best practices for planning and implementing ERM Discover real world solutions and best practices for the challenges you face Learn from experts in the field who are able to answer your questions and address your comments Position yourself to be tomorrow's leader by enhancing your business and professional skills
URL:
Go to: http://www.aiim.org/education/erm2.asp

School:	Cal State Fullerton University Extended Education
Telephone:	714-278-3123
Email:	vmartinez@fullerton.edu
Program Name:	Certificate in Electronic Discovery
Description:
This certificate program will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead an organization through the intricacies of the electronic discovery process. It is the objective of this program to provide practical and relevant education about the federal rules, the various forms of production, and how to manage an electronic discovery case. The Certificate in Electronic Discovery consists of five required courses totaling 47 hours of lecture and discussion. 4.7 Continuing Education Units will be awarded to the certificate graduate.
Curriculum:
Discovering the Litigation Process Understanding Electronic Discovery Form of Production Forensics within Electronic Discovery Electronic Discovery Case Management
URL:
www.csufextension.org

School:	Chippewa Valley Technical College
Telephone:	800-547-CVTC
Email:	admissionsweb@cvtc.edu
Program Name:	Records & Information Mgmt. Specialist Certificate
Description:
Who should receive this certificate? Persons who are employed or interested in positions such as records and information managers or supervisors; records technicians/coordinators/analysts; records and document imaging analysts; legal records coordinators; archivists; office or administrative services managers and administrative support personnel; and others who need to provide the right information to the right people at the right time at the best possible cost. If you are responsible for the creation, use, distribution, maintenance, and disposition of information in your organization, whether in paper, image, or digital form, this five-course certificate may be of interest to you. You may study and earn this 15-credit certificate completely via the Internet.
Curriculum:
Foundations of RIM RIM Fundamentals Records Classification Systems Records & Info Technology RIM Applications
URL:
http://www.cvtc.edu/apps/catalog/cert.asp?certcode=TC-106-5

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Bachelor of Arts - Librarianship and Corporate Information Management
Description:
You will develop a sound understanding of the theoretical foundations of information creation and management, especially in a technological environment, and then learn in detail about the processes and materials with which you will work professionally to meet the needs of clients, industry groups and organisations. You will undertake practicum placements in key areas of your study.
Curriculum:
Year 1 INFORMATION STUDIES 101 - Information Services and Technology MEDIA COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION 111 - The Information Age MEDIA COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION 101 - Research and Presentation Skills INFORMATION STUDIES 102 - Information Environment MEDIA COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION 112 - The Critical Attitude MEDIA COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION 102 - Cross-Cultural Media Project Year 2 INFORMATION STUDIES 203 - Information Design INFORMATION STUDIES 205 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION 211 - Law, Policy and Regulation INFORMATION STUDIES 204 - Information Organization INFORMATION STUDIES 206 - Collection Management MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION 212 - Consumers, Audiences, Publics and Users Year 3 INFORMATION STUDIES 307 - Library and Information Services Management INFORMATION STUDIES 308 - Information Provision INFORMATION STUDIES 310 - Archives Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 309 - Information Behaviour INFORMATION STUDIES 311 - Electronic Document Management INFORMATION STUDIES 312 - Management of Records Services
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=303575

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Graduate Certificate - Information and Library Studies
Description:
The course offers an overview of librarianship practices and theory, including the technology involved in the management of libraries, information organisation and collection management.
Curriculum:
INFORMATION STUDIES 511 - Information Provision INFORMATION STUDIES 513 - Information and Library Services Management INFORMATION STUDIES 512 - Collection Management INFORMATION STUDIES 514 - Information Organization
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=124711

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Graduate Certificate - Knowledge Management
Description:
This course gives an overview of knowledge management for graduates who wish to understand the implications of knowledge management and apply its techniques within their own organisations. A combination of practical application and theoretical grounding ensures that students will be able to use knowledge management to achieve practical and positive outcomes.
Curriculum:
INFORMATION STUDIES 531 - Internet Content Management INFORMATION STUDIES 524 - Electronic Document Management INFORMATION STUDIES 533 - Knowledge Management INFORMATION STUDIES 534 - Information Organization
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=306337

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Graduate Certificate - Records Management
Description:
The course offers an overview of records keeping and management practices and theory, the technology involved in the records management area and information retrieval theory.
Curriculum:
INFORMATION STUDIES 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 522 - Management of Records Services INFORMATION STUDIES 524 - Electronic Document Management OPTIONAL UNIT
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=124911

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Graduate Diploma - Records Management and Archives
Description:
Students will develop an understanding of the processes of information handling and use within an organisation, acquire the basic principles of records management and archives, and be able to apply them to professional practice.
Curriculum:
INFORMATION STUDIES 501 - Information Management Technologies INFORMATION STUDIES 503 - Information Design INFORMATION STUDIES 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 523 - Archives Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 502 - Information Behaviour INFORMATION STUDIES 504 - Information Environment INFORMATION STUDIES 522 - Management of Records Services INFORMATION STUDIES 524 - Electronic Document Management OR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION 502
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=187306

School:	Curtin University of Technology
Telephone:	+61 8 9266 7346
Email:	humanities.int@curtin.edu.au
Program Name:	Masters Degree - Information Management
Description:
This course is designed to provide graduates with a professional qualification in information management or an upgrade to previous qualifications, together with an understanding of how the field of information management is developing. AREAS OF STUDY Librarianship Records Management, Corporate Information Management and Archives Intranet Content Management Knowledge Management Digital Libraries Local Studies
Curriculum:
Information and Library Studies Stream INFORMATION STUDIES 501 - Information Management Technologies INFORMATION STUDIES 503 - Information Design INFORMATION STUDIES 511 - Information Provision INFORMATION STUDIES 513 - Library and Information Services Management INFORMATION STUDIES 502 - Information Behaviour INFORMATION STUDIES 504 - Information Environment INFORMATION STUDIES 512 - Collection Management INFORMATION STUDIES 514 - Information Organization INFORMATION STUDIES 691 - Information Management Project OR Coursework Units (100 units) OR Units from Records Management Stream (100 units) Records Management Stream INFORMATION STUDIES 501 - Information Management Technologies INFORMATION STUDIES 503 - Information Design INFORMATION STUDIES 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 523 - Archives Concepts and Practice INFORMATION STUDIES 502 - Information Behaviour INFORMATION STUDIES 504 - Information Environment INFORMATION STUDIES 522 - Management of Records Services INFORMATION STUDIES 524 - Electronic Document Management INFORMATION STUDIES 691 - Information Management Project OR Coursework Units (100 units) OR Units from Library Studies Stream (100 units)
URL:
Go to: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/courses.cfm?id=194304

School:	Memorial - University of Newfoundland Division of Lifelong Learning
Telephone:	(709) 737-7979
Email:	cppd@mun.ca
Program Name:	Records and Information Management
Description:
Many personnel currently working in records management and archival positions are interested in acquiring formal credentials specific to the records and information management field. This interest in professional development opportunities, coupled with rapid technological change in the workplace, serves as the catalyst for the Certificate Program in Records and Information Management. The Certificate Program in Records and Information Management is designed to provide continuing education opportunities to individuals employed in the records, archival and information management fields and to provide certification in a developing profession in which practitioners have limited access to professional upgrading services.
Curriculum:
Section 1 - Required degree credit courses (12 cr hrs) MATH 1080 - Calculus Readiness COMP SCI 2801 - Intro Computing for Bus or COMP SCI 2650 - Intro to Computing & Information Technology BUS 3700 - Information Systems BUS 2000 - Business Communications Section 2 - Required certificate credit courses (12 credit hours) RECM 1000 - Introduction to Records Management RECM 1001 - Systems & Functions in Records Management RECM 1100 - Introduction to Archival Science RECM 2000 - Records Classification Systems Section 3 - Electives (six credit hours) Any two courses from the following: BUS 5700 - Information Systems Analysis and Design BUS 6700 - Data Management MUNI ADMIN 1701 - Intro to Municipal Accounting MUNI ADMIN 2705 - Municipal Administration POL SCI 3540 - Principles of Public Administration POL SCI 3741 - Public Administration in Canada
URL:
http://www.ce.mun.ca/ppd/cp_records_info.html

School:	Mohawk College
Telephone:	Dolores Harms Penner, Program Manager (905) 575-2309 or (519) 759-7200 ext. 2309
Email:	dolores.harmspenner@mohawkcollege.ca
Program Name:	Records and Information Management
Description:
This program is designed to prepare participants to operate a records management program in any organizational setting. With the increasing production of and demand for complex information and the widespread use of automated technologies, businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies are striving to manage their information assets in an effective and efficient way. Records and information management programs contribute to the efficiency of an organization's operations by providing systematic control of information resources, from creation through use, storage and final disposition. All courses are available through distance education.
Curriculum:
OADMRM100 - RIM Fundamentals OADMRM101 - Active Records Management GRAPRM102 - Document Management Technology LIBRRM103 - Archives COMMLL122 - Research & Reporting LGS INFORM140 - MS Office Professional: Version 2000 or INFORM141 - MS Office Professional: XP or INFO10019 - MS Office Professional: Version 2003
URL:
Go to: http://disted.mohawkcollege.ca/librec/recmgt.html

School:	Northumbria University
Telephone:	(0191) 227 4917
Email:	et.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
Program Name:	Records Management MSc
Description:
This 2-year part-time course provides people working in the field of records management, or closely related information and archives management activities, with the opportunity to gain a specialist qualification which will help to consolidate their current position and standing, as well as prepare for future career development into more senior roles.
Curriculum:
Year 1 Principles and Practice of Records Management Strategic Approaches to Management for Records Management Information Storage and Retrieval for Records Management Managing the Records Continuum Research Methods for Records Management Year 2 Managing Records in the Electronic Environment The Dissertation (provides the opportunity to undertake a research project in the field of records management)
URL:
Go to: http://online.northumbria.ac.uk/ Click on Prospective Students > Courses > Course Search. Enter "records" into search box and select "Courses"

School:	San Jose State University: School of Library & Information Science
Telephone:	San Jose Campus - 408-924-2490 / Fullerton Campus - 714-278-2064
Email:	E-mail via website
Program Name:	Master's Degree in Archives and Records Administration (MARA)
Description:
The San Jose Master of Archives and Records Administration program, the first in the world to be taught totally online will begin in Fall 2008. Each Fall a new cohort will begin. It may be the program designed with you in mind. Administrative memory, corporate decision-making, legal compliance and patent protection have all contributed to greater attention in the past ten years to the management of electronic records in addition to the maintenance of cultural heritage. New legislation, cultural sensitivities and pluralization, forms of technology, speed of networks and proliferation of recordkeeping media and copy capability is changing the way we look at digital rights and copyright, technological obsolescence, the concept of the original, human-computer interaction, and delivery of services to users. In recent years, major news media, professional and business journals, and market studies have devoted much attention to the archives and records management field. Both in the United States and abroad, articles and reports about the need for compliance with new laws, particularly for electronic records and electronic records management (ERM), which is related to and sometimes subsumed under the term "Electronics Content Management" (ECM), has struck a deep chord with CEOs and government officials. AIIM, the Association for Information and Image Management, defines Enterprise Content Management (ECM) as the technologies used to capture, manage, store, preserve, and deliver content and documents.
Curriculum:
MARA 200 - The Record and the Recordkeeping Professions MARA 202 - Information Technology, Records, and the Information Age MARA 204 - Management of Records and Archival Institutions MARA 210 - Records Creation, Appraisal and Retention MARA 211 - Records Access, Storage and Retrieval MARA 243 - Recordkeeping Program Analysis, Design and Evaluation MARA 248 - Standards and Structures for Records and Recordkeeping MARA 249 - Electronic Recordkeeping Systems and Issues in Electronic Recordkeeping MARA 256 - 21st Century Archival Methods MARA 259 - Records and Information Preservation and Security MARA 285 - Research Methods in Records Management and Archival Science MARA 289 - Advanced Topics in Archives and Records Administration (ePortfolio) MARA 292 - Professional Certification MARA 294 - Professional Experience: Internships
URL:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/mara/index.htm

School:	University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science
Telephone:	520-621-3565
Email:	bfulton@email.arizona.edu
Program Name:	Digital Information Management (DigIn)
Description:
The explosion of digital information and the growth of on-line digital resources has led to a shortage of individuals with an understanding of the disciplines of libraries, document management and archives who also have the technical knowledge and skills needed to create, manage and support digital information collections. The six course 18 credit hour graduate program will provide both new students and working professionals with a balanced mix of content that includes practical applied technology skills along with a foundation in the theory and practice of building and maintaining today's digital collections. Certificate holders will be well positioned for careers in libraries, archives, local, state and federal government and the private sector.
Curriculum:
Summer Orientation Introduction to Digital Collections Introduction to Applied Technology Fall Preservation of Digital Collections Advanced Digital Collections Spring Management of Digital Environments Capstone
URL:
http://ceao.arizona.edu/dist/sirls_welcome.html

School:	Wayne State University
Telephone:	877-263-2665
Email:	ay6068@wayne.edu
Program Name:	Graduate Certificate in Records and Information Management
Description:
The 15-hour graduate certificate is designed to address the most pressing educational needs of RIM professionals that are not being addressed in any other degree program. These needs, defined by ARMA members and RIM professionals, focus on the RIM-specific competencies. Future enhancements to the certificate will incorporate additional elective courses that address more completely the full set of competencies. The goal is to ensure that anyone pursuing the certificate will have the opportunity to select courses that cover each competency area. Since there is no way to address all six competency areas effectively in a 15-hour program, it will be up to the individual student to assess his/her level of competency and to plan a responsive program of study.
Curriculum:
The 15-credit RIM certificate program includes 9 hours of required coursework and 6 hours of elective coursework. To obtain both the MLIS degree and the RIM graduate certificate, students are required to complete an additional 6 credits beyond the 36 required for the MLIS degree. PREREQUISITE: LIS 6080 Information Technology: Cr. 3 To complete the RIM certificate, students must complete the following 9 credits of core records and information management courses: LIS 6780 Introduction to Records Management: Cr. 3 LIS 6800 Information Technology for Records and Information Management: Cr. 3 LIS 8500 Advanced Records and Information Management: Cr. 3 RIM students pursuing the graduate certificate are required to complete 6 elective credits. Choose two classes: LIS 7040 Library Administration and Management: Cr. 3 LIS 7070 Special Libraries and Information Centers: Cr. 3 LIS 7480 Critical Perspectives in Managing Knowledge: Cr. 3 LIS 7690 Practicum: Records and Information Management: Cr. 3 LIS 8000 Seminar in Information Policy: Cr. 3 LIS 8120 Legal Information Resources and Services: Cr. 3 LIS 8320 Information Issues and the Digital Environment: Cr. 3
URL:
http://www.lisp.wayne.edu/degrees/rimcertificate.php