Records and Information Management | Continuing Education

About the program

In a world where information is growing more complex and digital by the day, skilled records professionals are in high demand. This program prepares you to manage physical and electronic records with confidence in business, non-profit and government settings.

You'll learn how to design and maintain records systems, develop retention and destruction policies, and implement storage solutions that follow industry best practices. You'll also explore vital records protection, archival practices, and the impact of privacy, copyright and access legislation.

With a strong focus on research and professional reporting, this program equips you with the tools to support compliance, efficiency and long-term stewardship of information.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
Grade 12 Compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent.

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Describe key records management concepts.
Apply the concept of records series to the inventory process.
Design a methodology for inventorying records including electronic records, to appraise records for retention scheduling purposes and to establish policies and procedures pertaining to records destruction.
Develop a records centre design in accordance with industry standards.
Identify the processes used to develop vital records protection programs and contingency plans.
Describe equipment and systems used to store active records in various physical formats.
Apply design and selection criteria to active records storage facilities.
Discuss the importance of having an acquisition policy, methods of acquisitions, and a process of appraising materials of potential archival value.
Identify issues affecting access to and use of archival materials.
Identify the impact of freedom of information and privacy legislation on public archives.
Identify copyright infringements.
Conduct focused research on specific topics.
Use research and reporting to produce professional, referenced reports.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026
Fall registration: Opens June 29, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.