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SharePoint and Office 365 Record Management Course

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

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Course Overview

This comprehensive 10-day course by IRES equips professionals with the skills to manage records and information using SharePoint and Office 365. Participants will master document management, data compliance, and migration strategies, leveraging tools like SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, you’ll build adaptable solutions for modern digital enterprises across public, private, corporate, and voluntary sectors.

Course Duration

10 Days

Target Audience

  • Document controllers and administrators
  • IT professionals and project managers
  • Training and HR administrators
  • Professionals in public, private, corporate, or voluntary sectors

Organizational Impact

  • Streamlined record management with SharePoint and Office 365
  • Enhanced data compliance with GDPR and other regulations
  • Improved operational efficiency through automated workflows
  • Reduced risks with secure data management practices

Personal Impact

  • Mastery of SharePoint and Office 365 for record management
  • Enhanced career prospects in IT and administrative roles
  • Increased confidence in managing complex data systems
  • Improved skills in compliance and migration strategies

Course Level: Advanced

Course Outline

Course Objectives

  • Implement record management solutions in SharePoint and Office 365
  • Configure SharePoint for effective information architecture
  • Manage email and digital records securely in the cloud
  • Execute content migration and legacy system decommissioning
  • Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations

Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Records Management

  • Understanding enterprise content management
  • Exploring the record life cycle
  • Managing digital and paper records
  • Assessing records management in the cloud
  • Case Study: Design a record management framework

Module 2: SharePoint Online Architecture

  • Navigating SharePoint Online structure
  • Configuring sites and libraries
  • Setting up document management features
  • Integrating with Office 365 tools
  • Case Study: Configure a SharePoint document library

Module 3: SharePoint Search and Administration

  • Optimizing SharePoint search settings
  • Managing site administration tasks
  • Customizing metadata and content types
  • Ensuring user accessibility
  • Case Study: Set up a SharePoint search system

Module 4: Office 365 Core Features

  • Exploring Office 365 architecture
  • Using OneDrive for Business for file storage
  • Leveraging Microsoft Teams for collaboration
  • Managing Office 365 client device support
  • Case Study: Implement OneDrive for team files

Module 5: Email and Data Protection in Office 365

  • Managing email records with Outlook
  • Configuring data protection policies
  • Ensuring GDPR compliance in Office 365
  • Securing sensitive information
  • Case Study: Develop an email retention policy

Module 6: Content Migration Planning

  • Defining migration phases and requirements
  • Conducting content inventory and discovery
  • Designing migration workflows
  • Preparing for legacy system decommissioning
  • Case Study: Plan a SharePoint migration strategy

Module 7: Executing Content Migration

  • Testing migration scenarios
  • Implementing migration with tools like ShareGate
  • Validating data integrity post-migration
  • Training users for new systems
  • Case Study: Execute a mock migration to SharePoint

Module 8: Governance and Security in SharePoint

  • Establishing governance policies
  • Managing permissions and access controls
  • Configuring information protection tools
  • Ensuring service assurance
  • Case Study: Set up SharePoint permission levels

Module 9: Compliance and eDiscovery

  • Handling eDiscovery requests in SharePoint
  • Using audit tools for compliance tracking
  • Monitoring GDPR and regulatory adherence
  • Reporting compliance metrics
  • Case Study: Conduct a mock eDiscovery audit

Module 10: User Training and System Optimization

  • Designing user training programs for SharePoint
  • Optimizing SharePoint for user experience
  • Implementing continuous improvement strategies
  • Creating a roadmap for future enhancements
  • Case Study: Develop a SharePoint training plan

Course Administration Details

Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]


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Course Schedules

We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs. We use the highest quality learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Our face to face calendar allows you to choose any classroom course of your choice to be delivered at any venue of your choice - offering you the ultimate in convenience and value for money.

November 2025

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
10 Nov - 21 Nov 10 days Mombasa KES 182,000 | $2,200 Individual Group
10 Nov - 21 Nov 10 days Dubai $6,400 Individual Group
10 Nov - 21 Nov 10 days Zanzibar $3,300 Individual Group
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 days Kisumu KES 165,000 | $2,200 Individual Group
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 days Kampala $3,300 Individual Group
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 days Accra $4,700 Individual Group
24 Nov - 5 Dec 10 days Nakuru KES 166,000 | $2,200 Individual Group
24 Nov - 5 Dec 10 days Cape Town $4,400 Individual Group

December 2025

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 days Kigali $2,700 Individual Group
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 days Nairobi KES 159,000 | $2,200 Individual Group
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 days Cairo $7,700 Individual Group
8 Dec - 19 Dec 10 days Mombasa KES 182,000 | $2,200 Individual Group
8 Dec - 19 Dec 10 days Dubai $6,400 Individual Group
8 Dec - 19 Dec 10 days Zanzibar $3,300 Individual Group

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