🗂️ National Certificate in Records & Information Management
MANAGEMENT
The National Certificate in Records & Information Management is a practical and industry-aligned program that prepares students to manage records and data efficiently in both public and private sector institutions. The course emphasizes the organization, retrieval, storage, protection, and ethical use of information across physical and digital formats—essential for today’s data-driven world.
Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters + Internship)
🏛️ Awarding Body: UVTAB – UBTEB
Credential: Certificate
Mode: Full-time / Evening / Weekend
🎯 Program Overview
This program provides foundational skills in organizing and maintaining records, filing systems, archiving, and managing databases. It equips students to handle critical administrative and information management roles using both traditional and modern technologies. The curriculum reflects best practices in governance, accountability, and digital transformation.
🎓 Course Objectives
- Equip students with knowledge of records classification, storage, and retention.
- Introduce digital information systems and electronic record management.
- Ensure understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and legal compliance.
- Train students to use ICT tools for document processing and archiving.
- Prepare learners to support organizational decision-making through data integrity.
🧾 Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have successfully completed the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy and organizational skills.
- Show interest in administrative, library, or information science careers.
⏳ Program Duration
- 2 Academic Years (4 Semesters)
Includes classroom training, practical assignments, internship placements, and national assessment by UVTAB.
💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in various administrative and information management roles such as:
- Records Officer
- Registry Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Filing Clerk
- Digital Archive Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- Documentation & Compliance Support
- Administrative Support in NGOs, Government, or Corporates
🧾 Certification
Upon successful completion, students are awarded the:
- National Certificate in Records & Information Management
(Issued by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board – UVTAB)
This qualification is recognized for both employment and further studies in Library & Information Science, Records Management, or Archives Administration.
📍 Why Study This Program?
- Develops in-demand administrative and digital literacy skills.
- Supports career growth in government ministries, courts, schools, hospitals, and corporations.
- Promotes efficiency, compliance, and accountability in institutions.
- Builds capacity to support digital records transformation and paperless offices.
- Ideal entry point into the fields of data governance, compliance, and archival science.
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