Information and Records Management

Traits, skills and aptitudes

People who work in information management tend to be methodical, innovative, and directive. 

You need: 

• discretion 
• knowledge of filing systems, digital or manual, using numerical and alphabetical coding 
• strong organizational skills 
• analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail
• commitment to customer service 
• the ability to work independently and on a team 
• the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. 

You should enjoy compiling information, using operating systems for retrieving information and are at ease when responding to requests. 

Academic path

Graduates of this program can receive credit for three courses required in the SAIT Library Information Technology diploma. 

Credential

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll recieve a SAIT Information and Records Management certificate.

Program length

30 weeks

Not open to international applicants

This program is not available to international applicants at this time. 

CAJG-eligible

This program is eligible for the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

Related careers

Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.

Potential careers (NOC):

• Health information management occupations (12111)
• Records management technicians (12112)

Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet all of the following requirements or equivalents:

• at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, and
• at least 60% in two of the following Grade 12 subjects:
  • Math (Math 30-1, Math 30-2 or Math 30-3)
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Accounting
  • Law
  • Second language.

MGMT 244 (Fundamentals of Information and Records Management) may be substituted for one of the Grade 12 subjects. This course is available through Open Studies.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.

Admission requirements - Applicants educated outside of Canada

All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment. Find accepted educational documents and assessment options. 

SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.

Program outline

The Information and Records Management certificate requires 30 credits (10 courses) to complete.

The program spans 30 weeks, with two semesters. 

All courses are offered online on an ongoing basis.

Required courses

• COMM 256 - Professional Communications and Presentation Skills 3 Credits
• MGMT 213 - Tools and Techniques 3 Credits
• MGMT 215 - Advanced Information and Records Management 3 Credits
• MGMT 244 - Fundamentals of Information and Records Management 3 Credits
• MGMT 282 - Strategic Records and Information Management 3 Credits
• MMGT 201 - Enterprise Content Management 3 Credits
• MMGT 225 - Management of Vital Records 3 Credits
• MMGT 228 - Managing Records Classification and Vocabulary Design 3 Credits
• MMGT 284 - Business Imaging Technology 3 Credits
• MMGT 350 - Information Management Administration 3 Credits

Progression

You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program.

To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Review our grading and progression procedure > 

Books and supplies

Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.

This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.

Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date. Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn’t receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you’re in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term.

Business program advising

For any questions or to set up an advising appointment, please get in touch with our School of Business.

Phone: 403.284.8485
Email: business.advising@sait.ca

Graduate outcomes

A. Safety - awareness of safety standards relevant to the workplace.

• Safety awareness

B. Responsible leadership - personal, ethical and respectful behaviour within the workplace and global community.

• Teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Self-initiative
• Ethical reasoning and action
• Global awareness
• Sustainability

C. Communication - the exchange of information professionally and effectively.

• Language skills
• Interpersonal skills

D. Information literacy - the strategies used to become informed, from recognizing an information need to accessing and evaluating information and using it effectively and ethically.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Quantitative literacy
• Technological literacy

E. Technical knowledge, skills and abilities - technical competence specific to the discipline or industry.

• Specialized technical skill set