Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Records and Information Management for the Public Sector

The D/CPS: RIM by distance learning focuses on central government recordkeeping, and is also suitable for most people working within the wider public sector in a records management environment. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery. The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in records and information by registering for a Professional Studies award. The programme, which has contributed to the professionalisation of recordkeeping staff in the public sector for over two decades, was originally developed in consultation withThe National Archives. It is suitable for records and information practitioners at any level who would like to: The Liverpool University ‘Records and Information Diploma’ is probably the most useful Records Management course that I have attended in recent years containing the most relevant content for any student embarking on professional records management development.Many thanks to Liverpool University for the helpful, friendly and professional support. - Tom O’Brien-Barden, DPS:RIM. It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module work packages and submit assignments. Who is the programme suitable for? It is suitable for those based in: To date, candidates have been based in a wide range of organisations including: Candidates working primarily with archives might more appropriately apply to theD/CPS: Archives and Records Management. To be accepted to the programme candidates need to: THE D/CPS RIM aims to: The D/CPS RIM is a flexible credit-based module programme. Each module offered is worth 15 credits and takes 10 weeks to complete by distance learning. The programme operates at Level 6 of theframeworkfor higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), roughly equivalent to

Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Records and Information Management for the Public Sector The D/CPS: RIM by distance learning focuses on central government recordkeeping, and is also suitable for most people working within the wider public sector in a records management environment. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery. Introduction The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in records and information by registering for a Professional Studies award. The programme, which has contributed to the professionalisation of recordkeeping staff in the public sector for over two decades, was originally developed in consultation with The National Archives. It is suitable for records and information practitioners at any level who would like to: Gain an introduction to one or more records or information management topics Enhance and deepen existing skills or knowledge in the field Acquire a university-accredited qualification. The Liverpool University ‘Records and Information Diploma’ is probably the most useful Records Management course that I have attended in recent years containing the most relevant content for any student embarking on professional records management development. Many thanks to Liverpool University for the helpful, friendly and professional support. - Tom O’Brien-Barden, DPS:RIM. Programme requirements It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module work packages and submit assignments. Who is the programme suitable for? It is suitable for those based in: Central government Local government Public sector organisations. To date, candidates have been based in a wide range of organisations including: Department of Education The British Council Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Ministry of Defence Wirral Metr

UK students: £750 per module

UK/Home: £750 per module

September 2026

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