Practitioner Certificate in Records Management

Practitioner Certificate in Records Management

Practitioner Certificate in Records Management

(Classroom / Virtual-LIVE Programme)

 

 

The Practitioner Certificate in Records Management ("PC.rm.") is the practical qualification for those that work in the fields of records management and information governance. Successful completion of the Practitioner Certificate in Records Management Programme demonstrates to employers and others that the candidate possesses a solid knowledge of, and competence in, records management practice.

The Qualificaton can be undertaken on the following basis:

  • Classroom / Virtual-LIVE Programme (conducted 'in-person' within a traditional Classroom setting, or 'Virtually' via the meetings application Webex)
  • eLearning Programme (also known as "Distance Learning")

Outlined below is further information on the Classroom version of the Programme. Individuals wishing to undertake the Qualification on an eLearning-basis should view Practitioner Certificate in Records Management - eLearning Programme.

 

Face to face trainingThe Classroom / Virtual-LIVE Programme

Individuals wishing to gain the qualification must complete the three elements of the Programme:

  • 3 days interactive 'Classroom' or 'Virtual-LIVE' training
  • study of course materials
  • the Examination

The tuition section of the Programme requires candidates to attend three one-day courses. Each Classroom-based course is held in Dublin at various times during the year.

 

Examination is taken onlineExamination

The Examination is undertaken online, and consists partly of Multiple Choice Questions and partly of a Written Assignment.

 

The Fee

Classroom

€1,795 (fully inclusive of tuition, materials and the Examination).

 

Virtual-LIVE (WEBEX)

€1,695 (fully inclusive of tuition, materials and the Examination).

 

A discount of 10% is available for each additional candidate from your organisation enrolling at the same time.


Candidates who have already attended any of the three courses within the past four years are not required to attend them again - a discount of €300 per course already attended will be applied to the Programme fee.

 

Syllabus & Examination Board

The Syllabus for the Practitioner Certificate in Records Management Programme is available for download here.

Information on the Members of the Examination Board is available here.

 

Further Information

If you have a query about the Programme, please:

  • visit the FAQs page
  • telephone PDP at +353 (0)1 695 0405
  • send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Enrolments

Applications for the Programme can be made by sending us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Dates of Upcoming Courses

  Compulsory Courses
Candidates must attend all 3 courses shown in the table below (click on the links to see the course descriptions which open in a new window)

Compulsory Courses City Date
Records Management 1: Essential Concepts & Principles
Virtual-LIVEMon 03 Mar 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Wed 14 May 2025
Virtual-LIVEWed 18 Jun 2025
Virtual-LIVEMon 15 Sep 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Wed 15 Oct 2025
Virtual-LIVEMon 10 Nov 2025
Records Management 2: Designing & Implementing a Programme
Virtual-LIVEMon 10 Mar 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Thu 15 May 2025
Virtual-LIVEWed 25 Jun 2025
Virtual-LIVEMon 22 Sep 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Thu 16 Oct 2025
Virtual-LIVETue 11 Nov 2025
Records Management 3: Operating & Sustaining the Programme
Virtual-LIVEMon 17 Mar 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Fri 16 May 2025
Virtual-LIVEWed 02 Jul 2025
Virtual-LIVEMon 29 Sep 2025
Dublin (Classroom)Fri 17 Oct 2025
Virtual-LIVEWed 12 Nov 2025


Bookings

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Records Management Training Testimonials

 

 

“I found the training course very useful and practical”
Fred Hegarty
Health & Safety Executive (Ireland)

 

“Good solid eLearning course that takes you through all the basics of RM”
Christopher Wood
Nursing & Midwifery Council

 

“The course was very helpful in understanding how records management works within an organisation”
Anne Bennett
European Space Agency

 

“The knowledge of the trainer was excellent.”
Lindsay Campbell
Standard Life

 

“I found the training sessions really useful and like the handouts that you get given. The sessions were engaging and really help you think about how you can implement the principals into your role. The exam was really clear to navigate. Overall, this qualification programme has definitely given me a huge confidence boost in my ability as a Records Manager and I have used what I learned in the training in my job even before I took the exam. Very pleased that I completed it and would recommend it to anyone else in the industry too.”
Rebecca Keeling
University of Wales

 

“I found the eLearning training materials very good. There were times when I laughed out loud! The multiple-choice questions were a great way of testing my knowledge and I ran through these several times. The distance learning aspect definitely helped me absorb the materials better, especially as I could go over them as much as I needed.”
Lizzie Westbrook
National Portrait Gallery

 

“I am going back with a lot of helpful information.”
Bethany Lancaster
YBS Group

 

“Very enjoyable.”
Mario Madden
Northern Ireland Policing Board


“Thanks to John for an informative session”
Mary Clark
Buckles Solicitors LLP


“The trainer was brilliant throughout the three days, bringing the course to life with examples of how it works in reality. The facilities were great, food and refreshments were lovely, clean and suitably accessible. The content that we learnt was interesting and supportive to take back to our day jobs to share best practise and ideas to implement improvements. The handout booklets were also a helpful resource to go away with.”
Ashley Harrison
Health & Safety Executive